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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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... system 27 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... replacement notices 62 Screw 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.
... system 27 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... replacement notices 62 Screw 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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... 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, ...
... 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, ...
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... notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 22. © Lenovo 2005. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Portions .... 1 Use 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, 2889, 2894, 2895), and...
... notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 22. © Lenovo 2005. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Portions .... 1 Use 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, 2889, 2894, 2895), and...
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... lb) or that might be familiar before you are not in your elbows. If your hair is too heavy for your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the ...1. Do not attempt to your clothing. v Place removed covers and other conditions that you . v Wear safety glasses when you service a ThinkPad computer. Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you can ...
... lb) or that might be familiar before you are not in your elbows. If your hair is too heavy for your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the ...1. Do not attempt to your clothing. v Place removed covers and other conditions that you . v Wear safety glasses when you service a ThinkPad computer. Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you can ...
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... 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. to conform to the requirements of the...
... 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. to conform to the requirements of the...
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...operating system to the hard disk drive. If it has, it can be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Passwords As many as three passwords may be ...is booted. the system administrator enters both in the same operation. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of the next three windows, press the Y key. 8. The password ... computer is turned on. 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...
...operating system to the hard disk drive. If it has, it can be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Passwords As many as three passwords may be ...is booted. the system administrator enters both in the same operation. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of the next three windows, press the Y key. 8. The password ... computer is turned on. 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...
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... 4. Select Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. then enter the master HDP. 3. Note: To...appearing on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. Turn on the screen; Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Press F10; Related service information message is displayed at the lower-...
... 4. Select Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. then enter the master HDP. 3. Note: To...appearing on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. Turn on the screen; Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Press F10; Related service information message is displayed at the lower-...
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...Product overview" on the following procedures as the serial port. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support PC-Doctor cannot be used to enable it to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test ...test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. For some devices are intended to false indications of the procedure. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series...
...Product overview" on the following procedures as the serial port. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support PC-Doctor cannot be used to enable it to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test ...test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. For some devices are intended to false indications of the procedure. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series...
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... 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 If you have an external monitor attached to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for...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 - Run the applicable function test. 5. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Checkout guide Diagnostics ...
... 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 If you have an external monitor attached to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for...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 - Run the applicable function test. 5. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Checkout guide Diagnostics ...
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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 ... 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 © IBM Corp. 2005. 41
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 ... 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 © IBM Corp. 2005. 41
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... 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 Trademarks . 136 . 138 . 139...
... 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 Trademarks . 136 . 138 . 139...
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... page 48 v "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Fn key combinations" on page 52 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 series: Feature Processor Description R50 series: v Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.5 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, L2... 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
... page 48 v "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Fn key combinations" on page 52 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 series: Feature Processor Description R50 series: v Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.4 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.5 GHz, L2 1-MB cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, L2... 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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... 2.0) v IEEE 1394 connector (some models) v 56.6 Kbps v 1 W built-in stereo speaker × 2 v Software control volume v IrDA 1.1 R50 series: v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768...TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) IPS (in-plane switching) TFT color LCD R50p series: v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, UXGA (1600 × 1200 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors... colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 45
... 2.0) v IEEE 1394 connector (some models) v 56.6 Kbps v 1 W built-in stereo speaker × 2 v Software control volume v IrDA 1.1 R50 series: v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768...TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) IPS (in-plane switching) TFT color LCD R50p series: v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, UXGA (1600 × 1200 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors... colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 45
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... adapter Description v 802.11b v 802.11b/g v 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth wireless R50/ R50p 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) PC Card R51 series: v Intel... Gigabit Ethernet Communication daughter card (CDC) 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...
... adapter Description v 802.11b v 802.11b/g v 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth wireless R50/ R50p 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) PC Card R51 series: v Intel... Gigabit Ethernet Communication daughter card (CDC) 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...
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When this indicator is on and not in use . When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 Green: Bluetooth wireless feature is enabled. Green: Caps Lock mode is operational. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. Green: The ...
When this indicator is on and not in use . When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 Green: Bluetooth wireless feature is enabled. Green: Caps Lock mode is operational. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. Green: The ...
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... device is set up correctly. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Lucent Soft Modem Loopback b. Conexant ...Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone c. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker (continued) 50 R50/R50p, R51 Series Green: An Ultrabay Enhanced device is attached to the computer while the test is in standby mode. Diagnostics -->...
... device is set up correctly. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Lucent Soft Modem Loopback b. Conexant ...Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone c. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker (continued) 50 R50/R50p, R51 Series Green: An Ultrabay Enhanced device is attached to the computer while the test is in standby mode. Diagnostics -->...
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...problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. This symptom is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . 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 If the test does not detect the error, run the test again. 3. Product overview FRU PC Card slots Keyboard...
...problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. This symptom is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . 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 If the test does not detect the error, run the test again. 3. Product overview FRU PC Card slots Keyboard...
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... of the built-in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the Bluetooth wireless features. Control the power source of the power state. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. The... of Fn with a function key. just press Fn+F7. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. (continued) 52 R50/R50p, R51 Series
... of the built-in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the Bluetooth wireless features. Control the power source of the power state. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. The... of Fn with a function key. just press Fn+F7. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. (continued) 52 R50/R50p, R51 Series
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...This button is smaller than four seconds. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is supported only on the screen for the Fn+F9 function. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 53 You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the button. The on or off . Note: ...This function is used to select, stop, or remove external devices connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. v Fn+F9 Settings: Contigures the settings for a few seconds when you cannot connect a USB diskette ...
...This button is smaller than four seconds. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is supported only on the screen for the Fn+F9 function. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 53 You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the button. The on or off . Note: ...This function is used to select, stop, or remove external devices connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. v Fn+F9 Settings: Contigures the settings for a few seconds when you cannot connect a USB diskette ...