IBM ThinkPad Z61 Manual

ThinkPad
® Z61 Series
Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Includes:
vIntroduction to other sources of information
vImportant tips for taking care of your computer
vDiagnostics and troubleshooting
vRecovery options
vHelp and service
vWarranty information for your computer

ThinkPad
® Z61 Series
Service and Troubleshooting Guide

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:
vSafety and Warranty Guide included in the package with this publication.
vAppendix D, “Wireless related information,” on page 73 and Appendix E, “Notices,” on page 75.
vThinkPad Regulatory Notice included in the package with this publication.
First Edition (February 2006)
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Contents
Read first .............v
Chapter 1. Finding information .....1
This guide and other publications .....1
Finding information with the ThinkVantage
button ..............2
Chapter 2. Caring for your ThinkPad
computer .............3
Chapter 3. Solving computer problems ..7
Frequently asked questions .......8
Diagnosing problems .........10
Troubleshooting ...........10
Error messages ..........10
Errors without messages .......15
Apassword problem ........16
Apower switch problem .......17
Keyboard problems ........17
UltraNav problems.........18
Standby or hibernation problems ....20
Computer screen problems ......22
Battery problems .........24
Hard disk drive problems ......25
Astartup problem .........26
Fingerprint authentication problems ...27
Other problems ..........27
Chapter 4. Starting BIOS Setup Utility ..31
Chapter 5. Installing anew operating
system .............33
Installing Windows XP ........33
Installing the Windows XP Update Module
Package ............36
Installing Windows 2000 ........37
Installing the Windows 2000 Update
Module Package .........41
Chapter 6. Recovery options ......43
Introducing Rescue and Recovery .....43
Restoring factory contents .......43
Recovering data...........44
Chapter 7. Upgrading and replacing
devices .............45
Replacing the battery .........45
Upgrading the hard disk drive ......46
Replacing memory ..........49
Chapter 8. Getting help and service ...53
Getting help and service ........53
Getting help on the Web ........53
Calling the Customer Support Center ...53
Getting help around the world ......55
Appendix A. Warranty information ....57
Warranty Information .........57
Warranty Period .........57
Types of Warranty Service ......58
Worldwide telephone list.......60
Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units
(CRUs) .............65
Appendix C. Overview of your ThinkPad
computer ............67
Your ThinkPad at aglance .......67
ThinkPad Z61t computer.......67
ThinkPad Z61m and Z61e computer ...69
Features .............70
Specifications ...........72
Appendix D. Wireless related information 73
Wireless interoperability ........73
Usage environment and your health ....73
Appendix E. Notices.........75
Notices..............75
Television output notice .......76
Electronic emissions notices .......76
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement .........76
Industry Canada Class Bemission
compliance statement ........77
Avis de conformité àla réglementation
d’Industrie Canada.........77
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European Union EMC Directive
conformance statement .......77
Environmental notices for Japan .....78
Important information for the European
Directive 2002/96/EC .........79
IBM Lotus Software Offer .......80
Trademarks ............82
Index ..............85
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Read first
To prevent damage to the hard disk and subsequent data loss, before moving
your ThinkPad computer, press Fn+F4 to put it in standby mode or turn it
off. Make sure that the standby status indicator is on (is green) before
moving the computer.
Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push or place heavy objects
on your computer, display, or external devices.
Use aquality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection.
Do not pack your computer in atightly packed suitcase or bag.
Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your
computer away from water to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Avoid leaving the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part
of your body for an extended period when the computer is turned on or
when the battery is charging.
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Read first
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Chapter 1. Finding information
This guide and other publications
Setup Instructions
helps you to unpack your ThinkPad computer and get started. It
includes afew tips for first-time users, and introduces software
preinstalled by Lenovo.
This Service and Troubleshooting Guide
provides information about caring for your ThinkPad computer, basic
troubleshooting information, some recovery procedures, help and
service information, and warranty information for your computer. The
troubleshooting information in this Guide applies only to problems
that might prevent you from accessing the comprehensive help and
information portal, called ThinkVantage
™ Productivity Center,
preloaded on your ThinkPad computer.
Access Help
is acomprehensive online manual that provides answers to most of
your questions about your computer, helps you to configure
preloaded features and tools, or solve problems. To open Access Help,
click Start,move the pointer to All Programs (in Windows
® other
than Windows XP, Programs); then to ThinkVantage.Click Access
Help.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
provides an easy access to software tools and key Lenovo sites,
eliminating the need to carry other reference manuals around. To open
ThinkVantage Productivity Center, press the ThinkVantage button on
your keyboard. For more information about using the ThinkVantage
button, see“Finding information with the ThinkVantage button” on
page 2.
Safety and Warranty Guide
includes general safety instructions and complete Lenovo Statement of
Limited Warranty.
Regulatory Notice
supplements this Guide. Read it before you use the wireless features
of your ThinkPad computer. The ThinkPad Z61 Series computer
complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. You
are requested to install and use your ThinkPad computer in strict
accordance with the local RF regulations.
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Finding information with the ThinkVantage button
The blue ThinkVantage button can help you in many situations when your
computer is working normally, and even when it is not. Press the
ThinkVantage button to open the ThinkVantage Productivity Center and get
access to informative illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for getting
started and staying productive.
You can also use the ThinkVantage button to interrupt the startup sequence of
your computer and start the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace,
which runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden
from it.
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Chapter 2. Caring for your ThinkPad computer
Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work
environments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following
these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your
computer.
Important tips:
Be careful about where and how you work
vDo not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any
part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning
or when the battery is charging. Your computer dissipates some heat during
normal operation. This heat is afunction of the level of system activity and
battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through
clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, askin burn.
vPlace liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your
computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock).
vStore packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the
risk of suffocation from plastic bags.
vKeep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones,
electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm/5 in).
vAvoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F
or above 35°C/95°F).
Be gentle with your computer
vAvoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the
keyboard or under the keyboard.
vDo not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects
on your computer, display, or external devices.
vYour computer display is designed to be opened and used at an angle
slightly greater than 90 degrees. Do not open the display beyond 180
degrees, as this might damage the computer hinge.
Carry your computer properly
vBefore moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off
attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables.
vBe sure your computer is in standby or hibernation mode, or turned off,
before moving it. This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data
loss.
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vWhen picking up your open computer, hold it by the bottom. Do not pick
up or hold your computer by the display.
vUse aquality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection.
Do not pack your computer in atightly packed suitcase or bag.
Handle storage media and drives properly
vAvoid inserting diskettes at an angle and attaching multiple or loose
diskette labels, as these can lodge in the drive.
vIf your computer comes with an optical drive such as CD, DVD, or
CD-RW/DVD drive, do not touch the surface of adisc or the lens on the
tray.
vWait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical
drive such as CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive before closing the tray.
vWhen installing your hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive,
follow the instructions shipped with your hardware, and apply pressure
only where needed on the device.
Take care in setting passwords
vRemember your passwords. If you forget asupervisor or hard disk
password, Lenovo authorized service provider will not reset it, and you
might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.
Other important tips
vYour computer modem might use only an analog telephone network, or
public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Do not connect the modem to a
PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line
because this could damage your modem. Analog phone lines are often used
in homes, while digital phone lines are often used in hotels or office
buildings. If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using,
contact your telephone company.
vYour computer might have both an Ethernet connector and amodem
connector. If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct
one, so your connector is not damaged.
vRegister your ThinkPad products with Lenovo (refer to the Web page:
www.lenovo.com/register). This can help authorities return your computer
to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo
to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
vOnly an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and
repair your computer.
vDo not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
vTake care not to turn your computer over while the ac adapter is plugged
in. This could break the adapter plug.
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vTurn off your computer if you are replacing adevice in adevice bay, or else
verify that the device is warm- or hot-swappable.
vIf you exchange drives in your computer, reinstall the plastic bezel faces (if
supplied).
vStore your external and removable hard disk, diskette, CD, DVD, and
CD-RW/DVD drives in the appropriate containers or packaging when they
are not being used.
vBefore you install any of the following devices, touch ametal table or a
grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your
body. The static electricity could damage the device.
–PC Card
–Smart Card
–Memory Card, such as xD-Picture Card, SD Card, Memory Stick, and
MultiMediaCard
–Memory module
–PCI Expess Mini Card
–Communication Daughter Card
v
When transferring data to or from aFlash Media Card, such as an SD card,
do not put your computer in standby or hibernation mode before the data
transfer is complete. To do so might cause damage to your data.
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer as follows:
1. Prepare amixture of agentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not
contain abrasive powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use
5parts water to 1part detergent.
2. Absorb the diluted detergent into asponge.
3. Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge.
4. Wipe the cover with the sponge, using acircular motion and taking care
not to let any excess liquid drip.
5. Wipe the surface to remove the detergent.
6. Rinse the sponge with clean running water.
7. Wipe the cover with the clean sponge.
8. Wipe the surface again with adry, soft lint-free cloth.
9. Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any cloth fibers from
the computer surface.
Cleaning your computer keyboard
1. Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on asoft, dust-free cloth.
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2. Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth. Wipe the keys one by one; if you
wipe several keys at atime, the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and
possibly damage it. Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the
keys.
3. Allow to dry.
4. To remove any crumbs and dust from beneath the keys, you can use a
camera blower with abrush or cool air from ahair drier.
Note: Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard.
Cleaning your computer display
1. Gently wipe the display with adry, soft lint-free cloth. If you see a
scratchlike mark on your display, it might be astain transferred from the
keyboard or the TrackPoint pointing stick when the cover was pressed
from the outside.
2. Wipe or dust the stain gently with asoft, dry cloth.
3. If the stain remains, moisten asoft, lint-free cloth with water or a50-50
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities.
4. Wring out as much of the liquid as you can.
5. Wipe the display again; do not let any liquid drip into the computer.
6. Be sure to dry the display before closing it.
Care for the fingerprint reader
The following actions could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it not to
work properly:
vScratching the surface of the reader with ahard, pointed object.
vScraping the surface of the reader with your nail or anything hard.
vUsing or touching the reader with adirty finger.
If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface of the
reader with adry, soft, lint-free cloth:
vThe surface of the reader is dirty or stained.
vThe surface of the reader is wet.
vThe reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your fingerprint.
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Chapter 3. Solving computer problems
Frequently asked questions .......8
Diagnosing problems .........10
Troubleshooting ...........10
Error messages ..........10
Errors without messages .......15
Apassword problem ........16
Apower switch problem .......17
Keyboard problems ........17
UltraNav problems.........18
Standby or hibernation problems ....20
Computer screen problems ......22
Battery problems .........24
Hard disk drive problems ......25
Astartup problem .........26
Fingerprint authentication problems ...27
Other problems ..........27
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Frequently asked questions
This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find
detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package
with the ThinkPad computer, see “This guide and other publications” on page
1.
What safety precautions should Ifollow when using my ThinkPad
computer?
See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed
information about safety.
How can Iprevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?
See “Read first” on page v, and also Chapter 2, “Caring for your
ThinkPad computer,” on page 3of this Guide. More tips can be
found in the following sections of Access Help:
vPreventing problems
vSpills on the keyboard
What are the main hardware features of my new ThinkPad
computer?
See the “ThinkPad tour” section of Access Help.
Where can Ifind the detailed specifications for my machine?
See www.lenovo.com/think/support
Ineed to upgrade adevice or Ineed to replace one of the following:
the hard disk drive, the PCI Express Mini Card, the Modem Daughter
Card, memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest.
Refer to Appendix B, “Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs),” on
page 65 of this Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units
and the location of the instructions for removing or replacing
components.
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My computer is not operating properly.
Study the “Problem solving ”section of Access Help. This Guide
describes only problems that might prevent you from getting access to
the online help system.
Where are the recovery CDs?
No recovery CD or aWindows CD is provided with your computer
originally. For explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered
by Lenovo, see “Restoring factory contents” on page 43 of this Guide.
How can Icontact the Customer Support Center?
See Chapter 8, “Getting help and service,” on page 53 of this Guide.
For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to
you, see “Worldwide telephone list” on page 60.
Where can Ifind warranty information?
See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed warranty
information. For the warranty applicable to your Machine, including
the warranty period and type of warranty service, see “Warranty
Information” on page 57.
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Diagnosing problems
If you have aproblem with your computer, you can test it by using
PC-Doctor
® for Windows. To run PC-Doctor for Windows, do as follows:
1. Click Start.
2. Move the pointer to All Programs (in Windows other than Windows XP,
Programs)and then to PC-Doctor for Windows.
3. Click PC-Doctor.
For more information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for the
program.
Attention
Running any tests may take up to several minutes or longer. Make sure
you have time to run the entire test; do not interrupt the test while it is
running.
If you are preparing to contact the Customer Support Center, be sure to print
the test log so that you can rapidly provide information to the help technician.
Troubleshooting
If you do not find your problem here, refer to Access Help, your on-board
help system. The following section only describes problems that might
prevent you from accessing this help system.
Error messages
Notes:
1. In the charts, xcan be any character.
2. The version of PC-Doctor referred to here is PC-Doctor for Windows.
Message Solution
0175: Bad CRC1, stop
POST task
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer
serviced.
0176: System Security -
The System has been
tampered with.
This message is displayed if you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it,
or install anew one. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility. If this
does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced.
0177: Bad SVP data, stop
POST task.
Checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. The
system board should be replaced. Have the computer serviced.
0182: Bad CRC2. Enter
BIOS Setup and load
Setup defaults.
Checksum of the CRC2 setting in the EEPROM is not correct. Go to BIOS
Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to load the default setting. Press F10
and then Enter to restart the system.
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Message Solution
0185: Bad startup
sequence settings. Enter
BIOS Setup and load
Setup defaults.
Checksum of the startup sequence setting in the EEPROM is not correct. Go
to BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to load the default setting.
Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.
0187: EAIA data access
error
The access to EEPROM has failed. Have the computer serviced.
0188: Invalid RFID
Serialization Information
Area.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #0and 1). The system board
should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have
the computer serviced.
0189: Invalid RFID
configuration
information area
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #4and 5). The system board
should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the
computer serviced.
0190: Critical low-battery
error
The computer turned off because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter
to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with afully
charged one.
0191: System Security -
Invalid remote change
requested.
The system configuration change has failed. Confirm the operation and try
again. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
0192: System Security -
Embedded Security
hardware tamper
detected.
The Security Chip has been replaced with adifferent one. Have the
computer serviced.
0199: System Security -
Security password retry
count exceeded.
This message is displayed if you enter awrong supervisor password more
than three times. Confirm the supervisor password and try again. To clear
the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
01C8: More than one
modem devices are
found. Remove one of
them. Press <Esc> to
continue.
Remove aModem Card. Otherwise, press Esc to ignore the warning
message. If it does not solve this problem, have the computer serviced.
01C9: More than one
Ethernet devices are
found. Remove one of
them. Press <Esc> to
continue.
Your ThinkPad computer has abuilt-in Ethernet feature, and you cannot
add another such feature by installing an Ethernet device. If this error
message is displayed, remove the Ethernet device that you installed.
Otherwise press Esc to ignore the warning message. If this does not solve
the problem, have the computer serviced.
0200: Hard disk error The hard disk is not working. Make sure that the hard disk drive is attached
firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive is not
disabled in the Startup menu.
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Message Solution
021x: Keyboard error Make sure that there are no objects placed on the keyboard, or if you have
one, the external keyboard. Turn off the computer, and turn off all attached
devices. Turn on the computer first; then turn on the attached devices.
If you still see the same error code, do the following:
If an external keyboard is connected, do the following:
vTurn off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; then turn on
the computer. Make sure that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. If it
does, have the external keyboard serviced.
vMake sure that the external keyboard is connected to the correct
connector.
Test the computer by using PC-Doctor.
vIf the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced.
0230: Shadow RAM error The shadow RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If
you added amemory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall
it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.
0231: System RAM error The system RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If
you added amemory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall
it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.
0232: Extended RAM
error
The extended RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If
you have increased memory just before turning the computer on, reinstall it.
Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.
0250: System battery
error
The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information,
such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off, is depleted.
Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. If
you still have aproblem, have the computer serviced.
0251: System CMOS
checksum bad
The system CMOS might have been corrupted by an application program.
The computer uses the default settings. Run BIOS Setup Utility to
reconfigure the settings. If you still see the same error code, have the
computer serviced.
0260: System timer error Have the computer serviced.
0270: Real time clock
error
Have the computer serviced.
0271: Date and time
error
Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the date and time,
using the BIOS Setup Utility.
0280: Previous boot
incomplete
Your computer was previously unable to complete the boot process.
Turn the computer off; then turn it on to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Verify
the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing the Exit
Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by pressing F10. If you
still see the same error code, have the computer serviced.
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