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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad R50/R50p, R51 series (MT 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1836, 1840, 1841, 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894, 2895) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad R50/R50p, R51 series (MT 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1836, 1840, 1841, 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894, 2895) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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... Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 34 Testing the computer 34 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 37 Power system checkout 37 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 41 Product overview 43 Specifications 43 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 54 Numeric error... 62 Retaining serial numbers 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 66 1010 Battery pack 67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 © Lenovo 2005. iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
... Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 34 Testing the computer 34 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 37 Power system checkout 37 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 41 Product overview 43 Specifications 43 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 54 Numeric error... 62 Retaining serial numbers 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 66 1010 Battery pack 67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 © Lenovo 2005. iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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...119 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...
...119 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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...advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® R50/R50p and R51 series (MT1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1836, 1840, 1841, 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894, 2895), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT2877) products. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual This manual contains service ... into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with...
...advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® R50/R50p and R51 series (MT1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833, 1836, 1840, 1841, 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894, 2895), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT2877) products. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual This manual contains service ... into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with...
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...make sure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. Use a slow lifting force. v Before you service a ThinkPad computer. Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of the machines...fasten it. General safety Follow these rules to lift. 4. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series v Insert the ends of the object equally between your toolcase away from the muscles in the area of a machine. this action ...
...make sure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. Use a slow lifting force. v Before you service a ThinkPad computer. Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of the machines...fasten it. General safety Follow these rules to lift. 4. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series v Insert the ends of the object equally between your toolcase away from the muscles in the area of a machine. this action ...
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...pin and the frame ground. Checklist: 1. The power cord should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. As each machine was designed and ... service task. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list.
...pin and the frame ground. Checklist: 1. The power cord should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. As each machine was designed and ... service task. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list.
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... requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
... requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
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v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Read this first Before you are correct by referring to it: __ 1. Single ... test again. If you suspect that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to any FRU, read this section. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 Some descriptions might have nothing to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. v When you attach to the FRU parts...
v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Read this first Before you are correct by referring to it: __ 1. Single ... test again. If you suspect that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to any FRU, read this section. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 Some descriptions might have nothing to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. v When you attach to the FRU parts...
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... must be entered before an operating system can be used for a scheduled fee. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series The computer does not start until the password is turned on the screen whenever the...
... must be entered before an operating system can be used for a scheduled fee. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series The computer does not start until the password is turned on the screen whenever the...
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...F1 while POP icon is appearing on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Select Password. 6. How to recover data from ... master HDP. For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series Click Access BIOS. ...
...F1 while POP icon is appearing on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Select Password. 6. How to recover data from ... master HDP. For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series Click Access BIOS. ...
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...BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Related service information 4. then enter the master HDP. Select Password. 6. Select Yes in...HDP. 8. then leave the New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 9. For R51/R51p series: 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is ... have been removed. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed. 3. Select Master HDP. 8. Select Password. 6. The Rescue and...
...BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Related service information 4. then enter the master HDP. Select Password. 6. Select Yes in...HDP. 8. then leave the New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 9. For R51/R51p series: 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is ... have been removed. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed. 3. Select Master HDP. 8. Select Password. 6. The Rescue and...
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...test included in PC-Doctor. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You...test only ThinkPad products. If you test one of these devices,... configurations of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by pressing the Access IBM button during POST...This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as...the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as the serial port. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, ...
...test included in PC-Doctor. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You...test only ThinkPad products. If you test one of these devices,... configurations of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by pressing the Access IBM button during POST...This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as...the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as the serial port. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, ...
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... first diskette. Follow the instructions on the computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in sequence. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Each diskette is to -FRU index" on , go to "Symptom-to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. As ...3. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. then the ThinkPad computer will need to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. the system then formats and creates the diskette. If an error code appears...
... first diskette. Follow the instructions on the computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in sequence. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Each diskette is to -FRU index" on , go to "Symptom-to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. As ...3. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. then the ThinkPad computer will need to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. the system then formats and creates the diskette. If an error code appears...
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... is attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR... test is activated even if no legacy diskette drive is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to the...
... is attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR... test is activated even if no legacy diskette drive is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to the...
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ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series Product overview 43 Specifications 43 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 54 Numeric error codes 54 ... 2010 LCD front bezel 119 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 © Lenovo 2005. Portions ©...
ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series Product overview 43 Specifications 43 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 54 Numeric error codes 54 ... 2010 LCD front bezel 119 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 © Lenovo 2005. Portions ©...
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...) 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 Trademarks . 136 . 138 . 139 . 140 . 140 . 188 . 189 . 195 . 201 . 205 . 206 . 206 . 207... . 209 . 209 210 . 214 215 . 217 . 221 . 222 . 222 . 222 . 223 . 224 . 226 42 R50/R50p, R51 Series Front view Rear ...
...) 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 Trademarks . 136 . 138 . 139 . 140 . 140 . 188 . 189 . 195 . 201 . 205 . 206 . 206 . 207... . 209 . 209 210 . 214 215 . 217 . 221 . 222 . 222 . 222 . 223 . 224 . 226 42 R50/R50p, R51 Series Front view Rear ...
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... cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.7 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 715 (1.5A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 725 (1.6A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), L2 2-MB cache (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 43
... cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.7 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 715 (1.5A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 725 (1.6A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7A GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), L2 2-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), L2 2-MB cache (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 43
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..., UXGA (1600 × 1200 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, QXGA (2048 × 1536 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD (supported by CTO) R51 series: v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD...
..., UXGA (1600 × 1200 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, QXGA (2048 × 1536 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD (supported by CTO) R51 series: v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD...
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.../Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b) v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (802.11a/b/g) PC Card R51 series: v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b) v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (802.11a/b/g) v Intel...R50p series: v Gigabit Ethernet R50/R50p series: v V.90 modem daughter card (MDC) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system R51 series: v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) v Li-ion battery (6 cells) v Li-ion ...
.../Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b) v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (802.11a/b/g) PC Card R51 series: v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b) v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (802.11a/b/g) v Intel...R50p series: v Gigabit Ethernet R50/R50p series: v V.90 modem daughter card (MDC) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system R51 series: v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) v Li-ion battery (6 cells) v Li-ion ...
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... keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49
... keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49