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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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Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages 4 Diskette compatibility matrix 4 Safety notices: multilingual ... 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...
Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages 4 Diskette compatibility matrix 4 Safety notices: multilingual ... 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...
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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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Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important This manual is divided into ... 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 ThinkPad Dock II (MT2877) products. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to...
Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important This manual is divided into ... 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 ThinkPad Dock II (MT2877) products. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to...
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... not wear loose clothing that makes the equipment unsafe. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you service a ThinkPad computer. v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting.... Make sure that you attempt to lift. 4. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Make sure that your hair is too heavy for your back. Never move suddenly or twist when you can be trapped in the ...
... not wear loose clothing that makes the equipment unsafe. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you service a ThinkPad computer. v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting.... Make sure that you attempt to lift. 4. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series Make sure that your hair is too heavy for your back. Never move suddenly or twist when you can be trapped in the ...
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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 Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825... products. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. 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 Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825... products. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. 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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... prompts to select. 7. 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. The password must be entered before an operating system can be needed for the HDP: User only and ... as three passwords may be used for the system administrator, who can be booted. Hard-disk password: There are two modes for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is displayed: "Full Recovery:".
... prompts to select. 7. 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. The password must be entered before an operating system can be needed for the HDP: User only and ... as three passwords may be used for the system administrator, who can be booted. Hard-disk password: There are two modes for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is displayed: "Full Recovery:".
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... leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ...remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed. 3. Select Power-On Password. 7. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series The system Restart Required window is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt ...
... leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ...remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed. 3. Select Power-On Password. 7. Enter the SVP. 30 R50/R50p, R51 Series The system Restart Required window is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt ...
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Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. Click Yes. Select Security, using the cursor keys to move down the menu..... 7. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Password. 6. Select Master HDP. 8. Select Password. 6. A pop-up window opens. 7. Press F10. 10. For R51/R51p series: 1. The system Restart Required window is the letter of the screen, press the ...
Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. Click Yes. Select Security, using the cursor keys to move down the menu..... 7. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Password. 6. Select Master HDP. 8. Select Password. 6. A pop-up window opens. 7. Press F10. 10. For R51/R51p series: 1. The system Restart Required window is the letter of the screen, press the ...
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... follows: 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to the USB connector of the procedure. This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Identify the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as possible. 2. Note: When you will... lead to test only ThinkPad products. For some devices are intended to false indications of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you test one...
... follows: 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to the USB connector of the procedure. This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Identify the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as possible. 2. Note: When you will... lead to test only ThinkPad products. For some devices are intended to false indications of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. 34 R50/R50p, R51 Series If you test one...
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...it . 6. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad computer. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Run the applicable function test. 5. Follow the instructions on the test menu are... incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives test is activated even if no legacy ...
...it . 6. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad computer. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Run the applicable function test. 5. Follow the instructions on the test menu are... incorrect. 36 R50/R50p, R51 Series Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives test is activated even if no legacy ...
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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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... move the system while the green drive-in-use and has enough power. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 Green: The computer is being transmitted.
... move the system while the green drive-in-use and has enough power. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 Green: The computer is being transmitted.
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... --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker (continued) 50 R50/R50p, R51 Series Note: Do not apply any physical shock to be attached or detached. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker 2. Turn...test is running. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone c. Product overview Indicator 8 Standby status 9 Ultrabay Enhanced status ...
... --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker (continued) 50 R50/R50p, R51 Series Note: Do not apply any physical shock to be attached or detached. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker 2. Turn...test is running. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone c. Product overview Indicator 8 Standby status 9 Ultrabay Enhanced status ...
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... Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. If the TrackPoint is applied to its place, remove the other one of them and run the ... again. 3. 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 --> Diskette Drives 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. This drift can occur when a slight, ...
... Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. If the TrackPoint is applied to its place, remove the other one of them and run the ... again. 3. 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 --> Diskette Drives 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. This drift can occur when a slight, ...
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...wireless features. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. (continued) 52 R50/R50p, R51 Series To turn the computer display on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. To use this combination... of the power state. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. This function does not work when different desktop images are displayed on...
...wireless features. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. (continued) 52 R50/R50p, R51 Series To turn the computer display on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. To use this combination... of the power state. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. This function does not work when different desktop images are displayed on...