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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... notices 62 Retaining serial numbers 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 66 1010 Battery pack 67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 © Lenovo 2005. 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... notices 62 Retaining serial numbers 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 66 1010 Battery pack 67 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device 68 © Lenovo 2005. 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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v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines,... 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 Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems ...
v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines,... 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 Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems ...
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...jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. v When lifting any action that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to the customer, or that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are servicing the... machine. this action removes the strain from walk areas so that makes the equipment unsafe. If your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Use a slow lifting force. v Do not wear loose clothing that your elbows. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with...
...jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. v When lifting any action that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to the customer, or that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are servicing the... machine. this action removes the strain from walk areas so that makes the equipment unsafe. If your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Use a slow lifting force. v Do not wear loose clothing that your elbows. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with...
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...due to attachment of this inspection guide. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you ... be the type specified in good condition. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Check for damage (loose...
...due to attachment of this inspection guide. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you ... be the type specified in good condition. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Check for damage (loose...
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to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health...
to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health...
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... not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. General descriptions The desciptions in this chapter apply to it: __ 1. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must... to do not replace the FRU. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 If you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered.
... not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. General descriptions The desciptions in this chapter apply to it: __ 1. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must... to do not replace the FRU. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 If you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered.
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... and press Enter. 6. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series Press Enter to complete the recovery. On each of these passwords has been set . The password must be entered before an operating system can...master HDP is entered. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Related service information 5. Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted.
... and press Enter. 6. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series Press Enter to complete the recovery. On each of these passwords has been set . The password must be entered before an operating system can...master HDP is entered. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Related service information 5. Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted.
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... and T40p series, enter the master HDP. To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then enter the master HDP. 3. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series For the other models, enter the POP. then enter the POP. then, in the Enter Current...
... and T40p series, enter the master HDP. To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then enter the master HDP. 3. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series For the other models, enter the POP. then enter the POP. then, in the Enter Current...
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... the Enter 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 displayed. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move...will have been removed. Select Master HDP. 8. Click Access BIOS. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. General descriptions 31 Related service information 4. ...
... the Enter 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 displayed. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move...will have been removed. Select Master HDP. 8. Click Access BIOS. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. General descriptions 31 Related service information 4. ...
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...the Access IBM Predesktop Area,...you need to enable it to test only ThinkPad products. This section is in as much...as the serial port. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor ...false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options...in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. On the BIOS Setup Utility ...test a USB device, connect it by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are ...IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50...
...the Access IBM Predesktop Area,...you need to enable it to test only ThinkPad products. This section is in as much...as the serial port. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor ...false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options...in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. On the BIOS Setup Utility ...test a USB device, connect it by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are ...IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50...
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then the ThinkPad computer will need to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. You are notified of creating diskettes. the system then formats and creates the .... a. then power on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Checkout guide 3. b. You then receive a message asking you to insert the first diskette. To run the diagnostics...
then the ThinkPad computer will need to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. You are notified of creating diskettes. the system then formats and creates the .... a. then power on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Checkout guide 3. b. You then receive a message asking you to insert the first diskette. To run the diagnostics...
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...Reserved. Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. To cancel the...diskette drive is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v ... v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor, check the ...
...Reserved. Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. To cancel the...diskette drive is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v ... v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor, check 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...
...) 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...
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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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.... Green: Data is enabled. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless feature is enabled. Green: The computer is on and ready to the hard disk drive...
.... Green: Data is enabled. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless feature is enabled. Green: The computer is on and ready to the hard disk drive...