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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 common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety ...information. About this manual along with the 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...
... v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety ...information. About this manual along with the 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...
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...Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from walk areas so that you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be familiar before you can be hazardous to your... eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series this action removes the strain from all personnel, while you . v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance....
...Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from walk areas so that you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be familiar before you can be hazardous to your... eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series this action removes the strain from all personnel, while you . v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance....
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...c. If any unsafe conditions are any potentially unsafe conditions, 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 assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards... determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in good condition. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power...
...c. If any unsafe conditions are any potentially unsafe conditions, 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 assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards... determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in good condition. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power...
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... 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. 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. Such devices are equipped...
... 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 R50/R50p, R51 Series Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. 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. Such devices are equipped...
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Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that have nothing to any FRU, read this chapter apply to do with another ... in the computer that you are correct by referring to it: __ 1. What to do first When you do not replace the FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v When you replace a FRU, make sure that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and...
Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that have nothing to any FRU, read this chapter apply to do with another ... in the computer that you are correct by referring to it: __ 1. What to do first When you do not replace the FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v When you replace a FRU, make sure that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and...
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...or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two hard-disk ...booted. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Related service information 5. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. the system administrator enters both in the same operation. Follow...
...or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two hard-disk ...booted. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Related service information 5. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. the system administrator enters both in the same operation. Follow...
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...screen; Select Start setup utility. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Type the current SVP in ... 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." When that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: For R50/R50p series: 1. ...
...screen; Select Start setup utility. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Type the current SVP in ... 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." When that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: For R50/R50p series: 1. ...
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...to Security --> Password. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. For R51/R51p series: 1. Turn on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Click ... Configuration window. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. For ...been removed. General descriptions 31 Click Access BIOS. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Press F10. 10. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select ...
...to Security --> Password. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. For R51/R51p series: 1. Turn on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Click ... Configuration window. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. For ...been removed. General descriptions 31 Click Access BIOS. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Press F10. 10. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select ...
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...the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as possible. 2. For some devices are intended to "Product overview" on model-unique functions, refer to test only ThinkPad products. To test a USB device, connect it by using Configuration utility for... When you need to enable it to the USB connector of the computer. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series This section is an overview of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor....
...the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as possible. 2. For some devices are intended to "Product overview" on model-unique functions, refer to test only ThinkPad products. To test a USB device, connect it by using Configuration utility for... When you need to enable it to the USB connector of the computer. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series This section is an overview of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor....
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...powered on page 54. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. then the ThinkPad computer will need to run the test, do is erased and formatted with the PC-Doctor for the floppy drive; You are notified of ... DOS boot image. 5. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Checkout guide 3. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Each diskette is to prompt you will reboot into the diskette drive; Some unsupported device names may appear in sequence.
...powered on page 54. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. then the ThinkPad computer will need to run the test, do is erased and formatted with the PC-Doctor for the floppy drive; You are notified of ... DOS boot image. 5. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Checkout guide 3. Typically, all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer reboots. Each diskette is to prompt you will reboot into the diskette drive; Some unsupported device names may appear in sequence.
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... 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 Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 ...be enabled. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series If there is attached to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for DOS. If you have an...
... 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 Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 ...be enabled. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series If there is attached to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for DOS. If you have an...
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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 XGA TFT 15.0-in ...
...) 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 XGA TFT 15.0-in ...
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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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... the Caps Lock key. 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 on , and the radio link is still low. Green: Caps Lock mode is...
... the Caps Lock key. 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 on , and the radio link is still low. Green: Caps Lock mode is...