ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i

Product overview

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1180 Base cover

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91

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

1190 Speaker assembly

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Status indicators

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38

1200 Video connector sub card and FFC cable for

 

FRU tests

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15.0-in. LCD models in R60, R61, and R61i . .

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Fn key combinations

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1210 Structure frame and IEEE1394 cable . .

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Symptom-to-FRU index

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1220 System board and PC Card/ExpressCard

 

 

Numeric error codes

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slots assembly

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Error messages

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2010 LCD front bezel

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Beep symptoms

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2020 Inverter card

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No-beep symptoms

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2030 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) . . .

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LCD-related symptoms

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2040 Wireless WAN antenna cable (MAIN) .

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Intermittent problems

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2050 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges . .

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Undetermined problems

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2060 LCD rear cover and wireless LAN antenna

 

 

FRU replacement notices

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cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Screw notices

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54

Locations

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114

Retaining serial numbers

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Front view

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Restoring the serial number of the system unit

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Rear view

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Retaining the UUID

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Bottom view

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115

Reading or writing the ECA information .

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Parts list

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116

Removing and replacing a FRU

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57

Overall

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117

1010 Battery pack

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58

LCD FRUs

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197

1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device for R60, R61, and

 

14.1-in. XGA TFT

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R61i

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59

14.1-in. SXGA+ TFT

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205

1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and

 

 

15.0-in. XGA TFT

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hard disk drive rubber rails

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60

15.0-in. SXGA+ TFT

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220

1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint

 

 

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

reader

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64

Keyboard for R60, R60e, and R61i . . .

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229

1050 DIMM and DIMM cover

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Keyboard for R61 and R61i

. 231

1060 Keyboard

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Recovery discs

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233

1070 Optical drive for R60e and R61i . . . .

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Windows XP Professional CDs . . . .

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1080 Heat sink plate and Modem daughter card

 

 

Windows XP Home Edition CDs . . . .

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(MDC-1.5)

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Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

 

 

1090 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g

 

 

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

wireless LAN

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Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs

 

246

1100 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n

 

 

Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs . .

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wireless LAN

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76

Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs . .

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253

1110 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN

 

 

Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs . .

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for R60 and R61i

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Miscellaneous parts

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255

1120 Backup battery

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79

AC adapters

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257

1130 Keyboard bezel and wireless WAN antenna

 

 

Common parts list

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cable (AUX)

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Tools

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258

1140 SIM card slot

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Power cords

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259

1150 Fan assembly

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

1160 CPU

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Trademarks

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1170 LCD assembly

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Lenovo R60E, R61I manual ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i

R60E, R61I, R61 specifications

The Lenovo R61, R61I, and R60E are part of the ThinkPad series, known for their reliability and productivity features tailored for business users. Launched in the mid-2000s, these laptops integrated robust design with high performance, making them popular choices for professionals.

The Lenovo R61, an evolution of the R60 series, features a 14.1-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. It offers enhanced visual clarity suitable for multitasking and productivity applications. The laptop is powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo processor, which provides impressive performance with low power consumption. Coupled with up to 4GB of RAM, the R61 can handle demanding applications, making it ideal for users needing reliability in their workflows.

The R61I variant caters specifically to users who seek a balance between performance and cost. While it retains many core features of the R61, such as the Intel processors and the same display options, it comes with slightly reduced specifications. This makes the R61I a budget-friendly choice without sacrificing essential functionalities, providing a solid option for small businesses or students.

The R60E serves as a budget-friendly alternative in the series, featuring a 15.4-inch display that provides adequate screen real estate for everyday tasks. It supports a lower-end Intel processor, making it suitable for general use, such as word processing, web browsing, and emails. The design remains sturdy, featuring the hallmark ThinkPad durability, ensuring these laptops can withstand daily wear and tear.

All three models incorporate Lenovo’s unique keyboard design, known for tactile feedback and spill resistance, enhancing the user experience during lengthy typing sessions. Furthermore, these laptops come equipped with a variety of ports, including USB, VGA, and ethernet, facilitating connectivity with multiple devices.

Security features are another hallmark of the R61, R61I, and R60E series. They include a fingerprint reader and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), providing users with secure access options and data protection. The laptops support various hard drive configurations, including options for SSDs, enhancing speed and reliability.

In summary, the Lenovo R61, R61I, and R60E are commendable options within the ThinkPad lineup, blending performance, durability, and versatility. Whether for demanding professionals or budget-conscious students, these laptops remain relevant in providing efficient computing solutions.