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About this manual

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No-beep symptoms

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LCD-related symptoms

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Introduction

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Intermittent problems

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Important service information

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Undetermined problems

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FRU replacement notices

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Strategy for replacing FRUs

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Screw notices

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Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . .

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Retaining serial numbers

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Important notice for replacing a system board .

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Removing and replacing a FRU

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How to use error messages

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1010 Battery pack

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Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV

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1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device

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Product definition

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1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and

 

 

FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV

 

 

 

 

 

 

hard disk drive rubber rails

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products

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1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint

 

 

Important information about replacing RoHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

reader

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compliant FRUs

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1050 DIMM

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Diskette compatibility matrix

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1060 Keyboard

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Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . .

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1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) . . .

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Safety information

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1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 69

General safety

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1090 Backup battery

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Electrical safety

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1100 Keyboard bezel and speakers

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Safety inspection guide

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1110 Fan assembly

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Handling devices that are sensitive to

 

 

 

 

1120 CPU

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electrostatic discharge

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1130 LCD assembly

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Grounding requirements

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1140 Base cover, USB sub card with cable, and

 

 

Laser compliance statement

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PC Card/ExpressCard (or PC Card/Smart Card)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General descriptions. . . . . . . . . 19

bezel assembly

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1150 Structure frame and IEEE 1394 sub card .

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Read this first

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1160 System board, PC Card/ExpressCard slots

 

 

What to do first

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assembly

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Related service information

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2010 LCD front bezel

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Service Web site

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2020 Inverter card

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Restoring the factory contents by using Product

 

 

 

 

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

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Recovery discs

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2040 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges . . . . 98

Passwords

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2050 LCD rear cover, wireless LAN antenna

 

 

Power management

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cables, and integrated camera

 

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Checkout guide

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Locations

 

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Testing the computer

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Front view

 

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Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 29

 

Rear view

 

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Power system checkout

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Bottom view

 

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ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i

 

 

Parts list

 

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Overall

 

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(15.4-inch widescreen)

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LCD FRUs

 

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Product overview

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Keyboard

 

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Specifications

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Recovery discs

 

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Status indicators

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Miscellaneous parts

 

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FRU tests

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AC adapters

 

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Fn key combinations

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Optional FRUs

 

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Symptom-to-FRU index

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Common parts list

 

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Numeric error codes

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Notices

 

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Error messages

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Trademarks

 

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Beep symptoms

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Lenovo R61E, R61I manual Contents

R61E, 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.