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... 2020 Inverter card 121 2030 LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, wireless LAN antenna assembly, hinges, and LCD cover. 122 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 132 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 133 Locations 136 Front view 136 Rear view 138 Bottom view 139 Parts list 140 Overall 140 LCD... FRUs 188 AC adapters 206 Keyboard 207 Recovery CDs 209 Miscellaneous parts 217 Optional FRUs 221 Common parts list 222 Notices 224 Trademarks 226 iv R50/R50p, R51 ...
... 2020 Inverter card 121 2030 LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, wireless LAN antenna assembly, hinges, and LCD cover. 122 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 132 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 133 Locations 136 Front view 136 Rear view 138 Bottom view 139 Parts list 140 Overall 140 LCD... FRUs 188 AC adapters 206 Keyboard 207 Recovery CDs 209 Miscellaneous parts 217 Optional FRUs 221 Common parts list 222 Notices 224 Trademarks 226 iv R50/R50p, R51 ...
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... Date of purchase __ 5. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 26 R50/R50p, R51 Series Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device ...v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that have been subjected to the following list...
... Date of purchase __ 5. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 26 R50/R50p, R51 Series Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device ...v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that have been subjected to the following list...
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...computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Standby mode When the ...computer enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. 32 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you are using the ACPI operating system and you press Fn+F3, or if the time set on the "LCD off timer" in...
...computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Standby mode When the ...computer enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. 32 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you are using the ACPI operating system and you press Fn+F3, or if the time set on the "LCD off timer" in...
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... from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. If you do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Pressing the power button. - Also, in either of the...
... from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. If you do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Pressing the power button. - Also, in either of the...
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...Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard... test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be enabled. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad.... The options on the ThinkPad computer. v When Legacy ...the ThinkPad computer. 4. otherwise, it . 6....
...Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard... test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be enabled. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad.... The options on the ThinkPad computer. v When Legacy ...the ThinkPad computer. 4. otherwise, it . 6....
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ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series Product overview 43 Specifications 43...67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 1030 Hard disk drive 69 1040 DIMM (optional 71 1050 Keyboard 72 1060 DIMM (standard 76 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC/MDC-2) . . . 77 1080 Bluetooth/Modem daughter... card (BMDC/BMDC-2 79 1090 Keyboard bezel 81 1100 Mini PCI adapter 85 1110 Fan assembly 89 1120 CPU 90 1130 Backup..., hinges, and LCD cover. 122 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 132 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 133 Locations 136 © Lenovo 2005. Portions ©...
ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series Product overview 43 Specifications 43...67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 1030 Hard disk drive 69 1040 DIMM (optional 71 1050 Keyboard 72 1060 DIMM (standard 76 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC/MDC-2) . . . 77 1080 Bluetooth/Modem daughter... card (BMDC/BMDC-2 79 1090 Keyboard bezel 81 1100 Mini PCI adapter 85 1110 Fan assembly 89 1120 CPU 90 1130 Backup..., hinges, and LCD cover. 122 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 132 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 133 Locations 136 © Lenovo 2005. Portions ©...
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... IPS TFT AC adapters Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows XP Professional (R50/R50p series For Windows XP Professional (R51 series) For Windows XP Home Edition (R50/R50p series For Windows XP Home Edition (R51 series) Miscellaneous parts Optional FRUs Common parts list Tools Power cords (system Power cords (ThinkPad Dock and ThinkPad Dock II Notices...
... IPS TFT AC adapters Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows XP Professional (R50/R50p series For Windows XP Professional (R51 series) For Windows XP Home Edition (R50/R50p series For Windows XP Home Edition (R51 series) Miscellaneous parts Optional FRUs Common parts list Tools Power cords (system Power cords (ThinkPad Dock and ThinkPad Dock II Notices...
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Green: The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. Green: The computer is on and ready to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off the computer. 6 Power-on 7 Battery status ... lit whenever the computer is on and is not in suspend mode. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. Blinking green: Data...
Green: The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. Green: The computer is on and ready to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off the computer. 6 Power-on 7 Battery status ... lit whenever the computer is on and is not in suspend mode. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. Blinking green: Data...
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...the TrackPoint pointer. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 51 Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware ... Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Product overview FRU PC Card slots Keyboard Hard-disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Memory Fan TrackPoint or pointing device ...
...the TrackPoint pointer. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 51 Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware ... Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Product overview FRU PC Card slots Keyboard Hard-disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Memory Fan TrackPoint or pointing device ...
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... in sequence 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 55 Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- System board. 0199 1. Remove the Ethernet More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. Symptom-to ...Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run interactive tests of them . Run BIOS Setup Utility, System Security-IBM Security password retry count exceeded. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Remove one Ethernet devices ...
... in sequence 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 55 Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- System board. 0199 1. Remove the Ethernet More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. Symptom-to ...Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run interactive tests of them . Run BIOS Setup Utility, System Security-IBM Security password retry count exceeded. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Remove one Ethernet devices ...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 1 1a Screw 1a is only for the models with 14.1-in. LCD. Step Icon 1 3 1a Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (3) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) 72 R50/R50p, R51 Series
Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 1 1a Screw 1a is only for the models with 14.1-in. LCD. Step Icon 1 3 1a Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (3) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) 72 R50/R50p, R51 Series
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ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 73 This releases the latches of the keyboard from the frame, so that the front side of the arrow. Removing and replacing a FRU Press the part indicated by the arrow 2 in the direction of the keyboard pops out. 2 4 3 When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached.
ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 73 This releases the latches of the keyboard from the frame, so that the front side of the arrow. Removing and replacing a FRU Press the part indicated by the arrow 2 in the direction of the keyboard pops out. 2 4 3 When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached.
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Install the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame. 2 (continued) 74 R50/R50p, R51 Series Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Attach the connector 1 . 1 2.
Install the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame. 2 (continued) 74 R50/R50p, R51 Series Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Attach the connector 1 . 1 2.
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Secure the keyboard from the underside of the computer, using the new screws provided with your fingers and try to slide the keyboard towards you. 3 3 4. Make sure that the front edge of the keyboard b are firmly attached under the frame. To make sure that all the projections on the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with the keyboard. b b 5. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 75 Removing and replacing a FRU 3.
Secure the keyboard from the underside of the computer, using the new screws provided with your fingers and try to slide the keyboard towards you. 3 3 4. Make sure that the front edge of the keyboard b are firmly attached under the frame. To make sure that all the projections on the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with the keyboard. b b 5. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 75 Removing and replacing a FRU 3.
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Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 DIMM (standard) For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 76 R50/R50p, R51 Series Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the place.
Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 DIMM (standard) For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 76 R50/R50p, R51 Series Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the place.
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC/MDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 77
Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC/MDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 77
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC/BMDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 79
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC/BMDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 79
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Step Icon 1 1 2 2 2a Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver nylon-coated (3) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (4) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 81 Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 2 2 2 2a 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Screw 2a is only for the models with 15.0-in. LCD.
Step Icon 1 1 2 2 2a Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver nylon-coated (3) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (4) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 81 Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 2 2 2 2a 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Screw 2a is only for the models with 15.0-in. LCD.
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Press the left corner of the keyboard bezel as in palce 1 . 1 While inserting the three latches, align the top-left edges 2 and the front edges 3 of the keyboard bezel until the latches are fixed in figure a . a (continued) 2. Place the keybard bezel so that the three latches are snapped. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 83 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1.
Press the left corner of the keyboard bezel as in palce 1 . 1 While inserting the three latches, align the top-left edges 2 and the front edges 3 of the keyboard bezel until the latches are fixed in figure a . a (continued) 2. Place the keybard bezel so that the three latches are snapped. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 83 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1.
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Secure the keyboard bezel from the underside of the computer with the screws. 84 R50/R50p, R51 Series Attach the touch pad connector 4 . 4 4. Removing and replacing a FRU 2 2 3 3 3.
Secure the keyboard bezel from the underside of the computer with the screws. 84 R50/R50p, R51 Series Attach the touch pad connector 4 . 4 4. Removing and replacing a FRU 2 2 3 3 3.