X61 X61s and X61t EEPROM you treat it as a 24RF08 Locating the X61 connection points Switch the X61 OFF.
You should have downloaded the hardware Maintenance Manual already, if you have not done so,
Click on the hyperlink below to download the PDF file containing the X60 Hardware Maintenance Manual, you will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the manual, Adobe Acrobat is FREE and can be obtained here -> Adobe Downloads once you have downloaded the files, close the browser window to return to this page. <b> Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad X60, X60s, X61, X61s
It is best to Right Click on the link above then Save "Target as" that way you will have a copy of the PDF file on your PC.
</b> Once you have your HMM search the manual for "Removing and replacing a FRU"
Scroll down to the section on Keyboard, remove the keyboard and the top frame around the keyboard.
Remove the module in the middle of the image below to reveal the location of the Eeprom
Below is a close up of the Eeprom with the 3 connection points labelled, the image has been rotated the front of the X61 is at the top of the image.
NOTE: VCC is NOT connected, the ThinkPad supplies power to the eeprom later on we will switch on the TP to analyse the eeprom.
All the eeprom images are on this page are oriented the same way
Assembling your TP You need to re-assemble your TP as you will have to have it switched ON and running to read the eeprom.
Follow the Hardware Maintenance Manual [FRU System Board], very carefully, double check screw type and size for each individual module. Assemble the TP in the reverse order used to dismantle it.
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