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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) - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 2
it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 224. First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 3
-installed 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 4
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 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 5
, and product-specific parts information. Important This manual is intended for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to review the - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 6
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are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. v Some - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 8
the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten. How to use error messages Use the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose failures - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 9
Safety notice 1 Safety notices Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 10
Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst ausgetauscht werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Batterie kann schwere Verbrennungen falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder Explosion führen. (continued) 6 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 11
(continuation of safety notice 2) Safety notices Alcune batterie di riserva contengono una piccola quantità di nichel e cadmio. Non smontarle, ricaricarle, gettarle nel fuoco o nell'acqua né cortocircuitarle. Smaltirle secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 12
battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie remplacez la batterie, veillez à n'utiliser que les modèles quate. En effet, une batterie inappropriée risque de prendre der Batterie nur - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 13
Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 3) La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell'acqua né cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 14
battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 15
(continuation of safety notice 4) Safety notices La batteria di supporto e una batteria al litio e puo incendiarsi, esplodere o procurare gravi ustioni. Evitare di ricaricarla, smontarne il connettore polarizzato, smontarla, riscaldarla ad una temperatura superiore ai 100 gradi centigradi, - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 16
inmediatamente las áreas afectadas con agua durante 15 minutos como mínimo. Obtenga atención medica si se presenta algún síntoma del fluido despues de lavarse. 12 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 17
Safety notice 6 DANGER Safety notices To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d'éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d'alimentation. Aus Sicherheitsgrü - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 18
um brennbare Materialien zu entzünden oder Verletzungen bei Personen hervorzurufen. Sebbene le batterie di alimentazione siano a basso voltaggio, una batteria in corto circuito o a suficiente como para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en el personal. 14 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 19
Safety notice 8 DANGER Safety notices Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, dé - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 20
be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. v When lifting in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. 16 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 21
Safety information v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Do - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 22
When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe Instructions for these precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance machine damage. v Do not service the following parts with the power Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 18 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 23
protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 24
as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Note The use of a grounding system to guard insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. 20 R50/R50p, R51 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 25
Safety information - Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 26
Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 27
di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other optical - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 28
Laser compliance statement A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the abrir. No mire fijamente ni examine con instrumental óptico el haz de luz. Evite la exposición directa al haz. 24 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 29
Drives in the computer that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem servicer © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 25 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 30
maintenance keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 26 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 31
system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/think/spm Restoring the pre-installed system When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new hard disk. In this case, you must use the recovery CD for - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 32
neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 R50/R50p, R51 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 33
. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: For R50/R50p: 1. Turn on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a message saying, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." When that message - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 34
nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: For R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 35
on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Click Access BIOS. The system Restart Required window is displayed. 3. Click Yes. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 5. Select Password. 6. Select Hard-disk - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 36
" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 37
Related service information v Open the LCD cover. v Turn on the power switch. Also, in either of the following events, on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 38
, refer to "Product overview" on page 43. For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the BIOS Setup Utility before you run PC-Doctor. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 39
press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Some unsupported - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 40
Checkout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Full Memory Test - Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC- - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 41
v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 42
system board. v If the problem persists, go to "Product overview" on page 43. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 43
Checkout guide under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 44
Checkout guide 4. Remove the backup battery (see "Checking the battery pack" on page 38). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following , replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 40 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 45
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 Error messages 58 Beep symptoms 59 No-beep symptoms 59 LCD-related symptoms 60 Intermittent problems 61 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 46
14.1-in. XGA TFT 15.0-in. XGA TFT 15.0-in. SXGA+ IPS TFT 15.0-in. UXGA IPS TFT 15.0-in. QXGA IPS TFT AC 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 47
Product overview Product overview This section presents the following product-unique information: v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 48
Product overview Feature Standard memory Optional memory Bus architecture Graphic memory chip CMOS RAM Description R50 series: v 256 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 512 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 R50p series: v 512 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1 GB DDR SDRAM SO- - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 49
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 v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) IPS TFT color LCD (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 50
Product overview Feature Ultrabay Enhanced device Description R50 series: v CD-ROM drive, 12.7 mm high v DVD drive, 12.7 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12.7 mm high v DVD-RW/CD-RW combo drive, 12.7 mm high (option) R50p series: v CD-ROM drive, 12.7 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12.7 mm high - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 51
Product overview Feature Integrated wireless LAN feature Mini PCI 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 52
Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: 12345678 R 9 2 7 8 R 48 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 53
intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange: The battery is being charged, but the battery power is still low. Blinking orange: The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 49 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 54
overview ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the computer while the test is running. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video ) 50 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 55
Product overview FRU PC Card slots Keyboard Hard-disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Memory Fan TrackPoint or pointing device Applicable test 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. Insert a PC Card Wrap Plug into every PC Card slot, and run Diagnostics --> - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 56
. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. Switch a display output location v External monitor (CRT display) v Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Note: For any operating system other than Windows - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 57
overview Key combination Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+PgUp Fn+Home Fn+End Fn+Spacebar Description If the image displayed on the computer is smaller than the physical display, switch the computer screen size between expanded mode and normal mode. Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 58
. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to "Intermittent problems" on page 61. Note For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 59
System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not working. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 60
date. 2. System board. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 1. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 3. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 56 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 61
. Run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in Access IBM Predesktop Area again. 4. If item 3 failed, select CD-ROM boot in Startup in Access IBM Predesktop Area. Boot from the Recovery CD and perform full recovery from it. 5. If item 4 failed, replace the hard disk drive. 1. Undock docking station or port - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 62
drive. 7. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Fan. System board. The Predesktop Area in the HDD is corrupted. Restore it from a recovery CD. 58 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 63
beeps and a blank screen. 1. System board. hard-disk password prompt A hard-disk password is set. appears. Type the password and press Enter. The DOS full screen looks smaller than it should. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set the Screen expansion function. ThinkPad R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 64
problems dark dots. v QXGA: 15 or displayed on LCD. FRU or action, in sequence System board. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly. 3. System board. 1. See important note for "LCD-related symptoms." 2. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. LCD assembly. 4. System board. LCD assembly. 60 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 65
Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. External diskette drive g. DIMM h. CD-ROM and diskette drive in the Ultrabay i. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 66
FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you have a torque driver, refer to the "Torque" column for each step. 62 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 67
by doing the following: 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.71 or later and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification. 3. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 63 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 68
type of the ECA is assumed be the same as the machine type of the machine that had the ECA applied to it. 1. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.71 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 64 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 69
from EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen. If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 65 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 70
general rules: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and damaging parts. 2. Before replacing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 62. power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 71
. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 1 , remove the battery pack 2 . 1 2 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails on the left and right sides of the battery-pack slot. Then make sure that the battery latch is locked. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 72
following devices: v Ultrabay Plus devices v Ultrabay 2000 devices For devices compatible with the Ultrabay Enhanced, see "Optional FRUs" on page 221. When you release the switch in step 1 , the lever pops out. In step 2 , pull the lever a little to release the device from the bay. 1 2 3 68 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 73
is in suspend mode. For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 1 Note: The hard disk is attached to the cover. Step Screw (quantity) 1 HDD screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to remove the security screw. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 69 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 74
Removing and replacing a FRU 2 When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is attached firmly. 3 3 4 70 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 75
Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 DIMM (optional) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it. 1 3 4 3 When installing: place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 71 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 76
Battery pack" on page 67 1 1a Screw 1a is only for the models with 14.1-in. LCD. Step Icon 1 3 1a Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (3) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) 72 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 77
a FRU Press the part indicated by the arrow 2 in the direction of the arrow. This releases the latches of the keyboard from the frame, so that the front side of the keyboard pops out. 2 4 3 When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 73 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 78
Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Attach the connector 1 . 1 2. Install the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame. 2 (continued) 74 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 79
try to slide the keyboard towards you. 3 3 4. Make sure that all the projections on the front side of the keyboard b are firmly attached under the frame. b b 5. Secure the keyboard from the underside of the computer, using the new screws provided with the keyboard. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 80
1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 76 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 81
Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 82
Removing and replacing a FRU Turn the card over 3 , and detach the modem connector 4. 3 4 When installing: Make sure that connector 4 and the connector on the underside of the card are firmly attached. Then place the cable to fit in the cable guide as in the figure. 78 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 83
Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 84
FRU Turn the card over 3 , and detach the modem connector 4 . If the Bluetooth wireless antenna jack has a tab marked ″BT″, unplug the jack by pulling the tab with your fingers of the card are firmly attached. Then place the cable to fit in the cable guide as in the figure. 80 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 85
bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 2 2 2 2a 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Screw 2a is only for the models with (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 81 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 86
-coated (3) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Silver nylon-coated (2) M2 × 18.9 mm, special Silver (1) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 6 7 82 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 87
that the three latches are fixed in palce 1 . 1 While inserting the three latches, align the top-left corner of the keyboard bezel as in figure a . a (continued) 2. Press the left edges 2 and the front edges 3 of the keyboard bezel until the latches are snapped. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 83 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 88
Removing and replacing a FRU 2 2 3 3 3. Attach the touch pad connector 4 . 4 4. Secure the keyboard bezel from the underside of the computer with the screws. 84 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 89
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 2 1 1 (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 85 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 90
Removing and replacing a FRU If the wireless antenna jacks have tabs marked ″MAIN″ or ″AUX″, unplug the jacks by pulling the tabs with your fingers. connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug it in direction of the arrow 3 . 3 4 3 86 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 91
replacing a FRU When installing: Plug in the wireless antenna cable as follows: Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter or Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter In case of the antenna jacks have the to jack M, and the black cable to jack A. MAIN AUX ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 87 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 92
Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter In case of the antenna jacks have the tabs, plug the gray antenna cable with the Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 88 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 93
assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 1 2 3 Step 1 Screw ( a in this figure. a (Bottom view of the fan assembly) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 89 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 94
1120 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1110 Fan assembly" on page 89 the screw in the direction of arrow b to secure the CPU. 90 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 95
or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector 2 is firmly attached. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 91 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 96
Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) ( - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 97
Removing and replacing a FRU In step 3 , release the speaker cables from the cable guide a . 2 3 a When installing: Make sure that the connector 3 is firmly attached. Then route the cable as in a . ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 93 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 98
Removing and replacing a FRU 1150 IEEE 1394 cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 92 Note Some models do not have the IEEE - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 99
Removing and replacing a FRU 4 5 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) Before remove the IEEE 1394 cable, remove bracket structure 5 . (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 95 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 100
Removing and replacing a FRU 7 6 Remove the connector 6 . And strip the tape securing the IEEE 1394 cable to the PC Card slot and remove the IEEE 1394 cable 7 . When installing: Make sure that the connector 6 is firmly attached to the system board. 96 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 101
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on Then, secure the screws from the underside of the computer. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 97 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 102
1170 Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device" on page 68 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 Note: Step 1 is only for the models with 15.0-in - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 103
Removing and replacing a FRU Remove EMI spring for the CDC a and antenna cable guide c before removing the Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit. 2 a 3 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 99 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 104
Removing and replacing a FRU Release the antenna cables from the cable guide 4 . 4 4 4 4 a 4 4 4 4 4 b When installing: Make sure that the antenna cables and the two ferrite cores a and b (with sponge) are correctly routed and securely in place. (continued) 100 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 105
Removing and replacing a FRU 6 c 5 5 When installing: Make sure that the connectors 5 are firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 101 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 106
Removing and replacing a FRU For models with M9-32 or M10 GL-128 video chip: 7 8 For models with M7-32 video chip: 7 8 Step 7 Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 102 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 107
Removing and replacing a FRU 9 10 Step 9 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 103 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 108
, small-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Black Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 104 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 109
page 79 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1100 Mini PCI adapter" on page 85 v "1170 Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit" on page 98 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (4) (continued) 1 Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 105 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 110
(2.5 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 and the LCD cable retainer 3 are firmly attached, and then secure them with the screw. (continued) 106 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 111
Removing and replacing a FRU 5 6 7 Step 5 7 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 107 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 112
Removing and replacing a FRU 8 8 108 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 113
order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device" on page 68 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page When installing: Make sure that the connector 1 is firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 109 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 114
Removing and replacing a FRU 3 (continued) 110 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 115
and replacing a FRU VGA and Ultrabay Enhanced device eject button cable is attached to S-Video gasket a . When re-installing the cable, attach the cable as shown in figure b . a 4 4 b Step Screw (quantity) 4 Hex stud (2) Color Silver Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 111 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 116
Battery pack" on page 67 v "1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device" on page 68 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1040 DIMM (optional)" on page 71 v "1050 Keyboard" 109 Important notice for handling the system board: In ThinkPad R50 series, the security chip a is soldered on the underside of the - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 117
Removing and replacing a FRU An accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System b is also soldered on the topside of the system board. b (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 113 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 118
mind. v The system board of the ThinkPad R50/R50p, and R51 series has an accelerometer, drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. v If that the HDD Active Protection still functions (see below). Note: If the test shows that HDD Active Protection - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 119
-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Silver Black Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 115 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 120
Removing and replacing a FRU 4 When installing: Make sure that the all the guide holes of the system board are firmly attached to the base cover. (continued) 116 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 121
have the interposer card. 6 5 5 7 8 Step Screw (quantity) 5 Hex stud (2) 6 M2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 117 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 122
the label kit and stick it on the new base cover. Stick the labels on the new base cover as shown in this figure. b b a 118 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 123
Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1100 Mini PCI adapter" on page 85 v "1170 Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit" on page 98 v "1180 LCD assembly" on page 105 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 124
Removing and replacing a FRU 3 2 120 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 125
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1080 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC/BMDC-2)" on page 79 v "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1100 Mini PCI adapter" on page 85 v "1180 LCD assembly" on - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 126
wireless LAN antenna assembly, hinges, and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 v "1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device" on page 68 v "1030 Hard disk drive" on page 69 v "1050 Keyboard the latch bar as in this figure. 1 (continued) 122 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 127
Removing and replacing a FRU Lift the latch bar in the direction of the arrow 2 , and then remove the left latch in the direction of the arrow 3 . 3 2 When installing: Attach the left latch to the LCD cover as in this figure. 1 2 (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 123 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 128
Removing and replacing a FRU 4a 4 4 4a 4 4 Step 4 Screw cap 4a Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (4) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) 124 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 129
6 are only for the models with 15.0-in. SXGA+ LCD, UXGA LCD, and QXGA LCD. For the other models, skip steps 5 and 6 . 8 9 11 10 6 5 7 5 Step 5 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 125 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 130
assembly. b 15 15 16 b 16 15 15 Step 15 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) 126 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 131
Removing and replacing a FRU Turn over the LCD panel and strip off the tape 17 securing the FPC ( c ). Then detach the connector 18 in the direction of the arrow. 17 18 c (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 127 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 132
Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the right latch from the LCD cover. 18 19 When installing: Attach the right latch to the LCD cover as in this figure. 128 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 133
Removing and replacing a FRU 1 2 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 129 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 134
Removing and replacing a FRU Routing the cables of the wireless LAN antenna: 1. Place the wireless LAN antennas a and b , and the Bluetooth wireless antenna c under the LCD panel. a b c 2. Route the antenna cables as in the following drawings: d (continued) 130 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 135
Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Route the cables as in the figure below. e e ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 131 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 136
Removing and replacing a FRU 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover 1 1 2 (Bottom view) 132 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 137
Removing and replacing a FRU 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 1 1 1 (Rear view) Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm (3) 2 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm (4) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 2 2 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 133 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 138
Removing and replacing a FRU 3 3 (Bottom view) Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm (6) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 134 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 139
Removing and replacing a FRU Make sure that the system lock key A is set to the Unlock position. Release the front latches in step 4 , and then remove the top cover 5 . Then detach the connector cable 6 as in the figure. 5 A 4 6 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 135 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 140
Locations Locations Front view 1 Wireless status indicator 2 Bluetooth wireless status indicator (for some models) 3 System and power status pad buttons 12 Touch pad 13 UltraNav 14 Access IBM button 15 Volume control buttons 16 Power switch 17 ThinkLight 136 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 141
1 2 3 R 17 16 15 14 Locations 12 11 13 10 9 87654 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 137 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 142
Locations Rear view 1 Bluetooth wireless status indicator (for some models) 2 Power status indicators ) connector 9 RJ-11 (modem) connector 10 TV-out connector 11 Universal serial bus (USB) connectors 12 Security keyhole 13 Parallel connector 14 AC power connector 1 2 R 3 4 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 143
Bottom view 1 Hard disk drive 2 Optional DIMM slot 3 Battery pack 4 Docking connector 5 Battery pack latch 6 Infrared port 7 Built-in stereo speakers 8 LCD latch 2 1 3 4 Locations 5 8 7 6 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 139 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 144
Parts list Parts list Overall 1 23 j 2 22 21 i a h b 4 3 5 c 20 d 19 6 7 18 f e 17 g 6 16 8 9 10 11 15 12 14 13 140 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 145
Parts list v Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identified by a single asterisk parts" on page 217. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 188). CRU ID N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 141 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 146
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 2 Keyboard bezel assembly for models 91P8745 N with 14.1-in. LCD (WW) v 1829-28x, 29x, 43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 142 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 147
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 2 Keyboard bezel assembly for models 91P8749 N with 15.0-in. LCD (WW) v 1829-33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 143 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 148
-8Hx, 8Rx, 9Nx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 144 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 149
, BLx, BMx, BNx, BPx v 2887-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 145 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 150
v 1830-46x, 47x, 48x, 56x, 5Ax, 5Cx, 7Cx, 7Dx v 1831-48x, 56x, 5Ax, 5Cx, 7Cx v 1836-2Nx, 2Px, 2Qx, 2Rx, 3Nx, 3Px 26P8482 N (continued) 146 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 151
, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 77x, 78x, 79x, 7Ax, 7Bx, 7Cx, 7Dx, 7Ex, 7Fx v 2888-4Ax, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 68x, 69x, 7Jx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 147 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 152
, BFx, BGx, BHx, BJx, BKx, BLx, BMx, BNx, BPx v 2888-8Hx, 8Rx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, ASx v 2888-FGx, M3x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx, ATx (continued) 148 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 153
, HQx, HRx v 2888-ESx, ETx, EUx, FMx, FNx, GRx, GSx, GTx, HMx, HNx, HPx, M5x, M6x, M9x v 2889-ESx, FNx, HMx, HNx, HPx, M5x (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 149 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 154
v 1836-2Nx, 2Px, 2Qx, 2Rx, 2Sx, 2Tx, 2Ux, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Qx, 3Rx, 3Tx, 3Ux v 1840-6Ex v 1841-6Ex P/N CRU ID 91P7357 N 93P4225 N 91P7657 ** (continued) 150 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 155
Parts list No. FRU 5 ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC2) v 1829-A2x, B2x, B3x, Cxx, Dxx, v 1829-Jxx, Kxx except KMx, L8x, LBx, LCx, LFx, Fxx, Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-8xx, Axx v 2889-Exx, Fxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2894-4xx v 2895-4xx P/N CRU ID 93P4166 ** (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 151 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 156
22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x v 1833-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x v 1836-3Sx ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) v 1829-7Yx, 7Zx, B4x, B5x, B6x, B7x, E7x, E9x, EAx, EBx, 1836-Q7x, QJx, QKx, QLx P/N CRU ID 91P7315 ** 91P7319 ** (continued) 152 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 157
, F6x, F8x, PVx v 1831-48x, 56x, 5Ax, 5Cx, 6Fx, 7Cx v 1831-BJx, BLx, BMx v 1831-Hxx v 1831-8Mx, 8Xx, 8Yx, FAx, FCx, PVx (continued) (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 153 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 158
, HNx, HZx, M3x, M5x, M6x, M9x v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx, ATx v 2889-ECx, FHx, HMx, HNx, HZx, M5x v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 154 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 159
-9Xx v 1832-27x, 28x v 1833-27x, 28x 31P9835 * For optional DIMMs, see "Optional FRUs" on page 221. 7 VGA and Ultrabay eject button cable 91P6828 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 155 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 160
, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Hxx v 1836-Q4x, Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QCx, QDx, QEx, QFx, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx v 1840-6Ex v 1841-6Ex (continued) 156 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 161
, BLx, BMx, BNx, BPx v 2887-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 157 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 162
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 9 Battery pack, Li-ion (6 cell), 4.4 Ah OP v 1829-43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Bx, M5x, M9x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx, ATx v 2889-Exx, Fxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2894-4xx v 2895-4xx Sanyo 08K8193 * Sony 92P1011 * (continued) 158 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 163
v 2887-FFx, HUx, HVx, HYx v 2888-HUx, HYx, M6x Sanyo 08K8198 * Sony 92P1013 * For optional battery packs, see "Optional FRUs" on page 221. 10 Base cover assembly 1829 14.1-in. WW 13N5193 N v 1829- N 14.1-in. Korea v 1829-8JK 26R8061 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 159 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 164
, F4x, F6x, F8x, PUx, PVx except PVK 26R8066 N 15.0-in. Korea v 1830-67K, 6FK v 1830-BLK 13N5210 N 15.0-in. Korea v 1830-PVK 26R8067 N (continued) 160 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 165
1833 15.0-in. WW 13N5673 N v 1833-22x except 22K, 23x except 23K, 24x, 25x, 27x, 28x 15.0-in. Korea v 1833-22K, 23K, 26K 13N5674 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 161 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 166
-8Ex, 8Fx, 8Gx, 8Qx v 2883-Exx 13R2700 N 15.0-in. WW v 2883-2Px, 2Qx, 2Ux, 2Vx v 2883-AKx, ALx, AMx, ARx v 2883-Gxx 13R2696 N (continued) 162 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 167
, BHK v 2887-G4K, G6K, G7K, G8K, G9K, GDK, GEK, H6K, H7K, H8K, H9K, HBK, HCK, HDK, HEK, HHK, HJK, HQK, HRK, HVK, HWK, HXK (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 163 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 168
.1-in. Korea v 2894-48K 13R2707 N Base cover assembly 2895 14.1-in. WW v 2895-48x except 48K 13R2708 N 14.1-in. Korea v 2895-48K 13R2709 N (continued) 164 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 169
v 1829-J2x, J3x v 1829-P2K v 1830-46x, 47x v 1830-AAx v 1832-28x v 1833-28x CR-ROM drive, 12.7 mm, TEAC (CD-224E-C) v 1829-43x v 1829-D8K v 1829-J2x, J3x v 1829-P2K v 1830-46x, 47x v 1830-AAx , EVx, GRx v 2889-EVx P/N CRU ID 92P6565 * 92P6561 * (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 165 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 170
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 11 DVD-ROM drive, 12.7 mm v 1829-44x, 4Ax, 52x, 53x, 58x, 59x, 5Gx, 68x, 6Ax, 78x v 1829-6Zx, 7Yx, C7x, C8x, C9x, CAx, v 2889-ECx, ESx, FHx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x HLDS (GDR-8082N-IMJ0) 92P6567 * KME (MKE SR-8177) 92P6571 * (continued) 166 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 171
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 11 DVD-ROM drive, 9.5 mm OP v Supported by CTO TEAC (DW-18E) 92P5991 * HLDS (GDR-8083N) 92P6579 * DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12.7 mm v 1829-4Hx, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 225) 92P6563 * HLDS (GCC-4241N-IMJ0) 92P6569 * (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 167 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 172
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 11 DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12.7 mm v 2883-2Nx, 2Qx v 2883-8Qx, ARx v 2883-ELx, GHx, GJx, GKx v 2887-46x, 49x, 57x, 58x, 5Bx, , M9x v 2889-EWx, FNx, HMx, HPx, HZx, M5x TEAC (DW-225) 92P6563 * HLDS (GCC-4241N-IMJ0) 92P6569 * (continued) 168 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 173
No. FRU P/N CRU ID 11 DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm OP v Supported by CTO KME (UJDA745) 92P6581 * Toshiba (SD-R9012) 92P5993 * PCC (UJDA775) 13N6771 * DVD-RAM/RW drive, 12.7 mm, PCC 92P6575 * (UJ devices, see "Optional FRUs" on page 221. (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 169 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 174
45x, 67x v 2888-47x v 2889-48x v 2889-8Lx, APx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x HGST 13N6701 * Fujitsu 27L4385 * Hard disk drive, 30 GB, 9.5 mm, 4,200 rpm v 1829-43x, 44x, 4Ax, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 68x v , EVx, FHx, M5x Fujitsu 92P6036 * HGST 13N6703 * (continued) 170 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 175
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 12 Hard disk drive, 40 GB, 9.5 mm, 4,200 rpm v 1829-4Hx, 58x, 59x, 5Bx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Lx, 63x, 6Ax, 6Bx, 6Dx, H9x, HMx, HNx, HPx, HUx, M3x, M6x, M9x v 2889-FNx, HNx, HMx, HPx Fujitsu 27L4389 * HGST 13N6705 * (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 171 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 176
KEx, KHx, KJx v 1830-G6x v 2887-BLx, BMx. BNx v 2887-G2x, H2x, H3x HGST 13N6801 * Fujitsu 13N6773 * Hard disk drive, 60 GB, 9.5 mm, 4,200 rpm v 1829-5Mx, 73x, 74x, 75x, 76x, 77x, 7Ex, 7Fx, 7Hx, 7Jx, HYx, HZx v 2889-HZx Fujitsu 92P6557 * HGST 13N6707 * (continued) 172 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 177
27x, 28x 92P6551 * Hard disk drive, 80 GB, 9.5 mm, 4,200 rpm v 1829-E4x, E6x, EFx v 1829-9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx v 1830-BUx v 1830-9Vx v 1831-BUx v 1832-24x, 26x v 1833-24x, 26x v 1836-BCx v 1836-Q7x HGST 13N6709 * Fujitsu 92P6559 * (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 173 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 178
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 13 Cover, hard disk drive for models with 13N5189 * 14.1-in. LCD v 1829-28x, 29x, 43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 174 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 179
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 13 Cover, hard disk drive for models with 13N5190 * 15.1-in. LCD v 1829-33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx 14 Cover, DIMM slot 13N5188 * 15 Speaker assembly 91P8335 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 175 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 180
P/N CRU ID 16 Backup battery 02K7078 N 17 Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter v 1829-4Ax, 4Hx, 2887-FAx, FEx, HAx, HLx v 2888-9Nx v 2888-FGx, M3x 91P7267 N ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter v 1829-6Dx, 73x, 77x, 7Ax, 7Fx 91P7301 N v 1829-C4U, CFx R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 181
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 17 Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v 1829-CBU, CCU, CDU, D7F, D7U, 93P4168 N DHF, DHU, E6F, E6U v 1829-J8F, K4F, KCU, KCF 9QF, BQF, BQU v 2888-ESU, ETU, EVU, EWU, FMU, GRU, GTU, M9U v 2889-EVU, EWU (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 177 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 182
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 17 Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v 1829-C2x, C3x, C4x except C4U, C5x, 93P4170 N C6x, C7x, CAx, CBx except CBU, CCx except CCU, HHx v 1831-8xx except 8KU, 8LU, 8MF, 8MU; Pxx except PUU, PVF, PVU; 9xx except 9XG (continued) 178 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 183
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 17 Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v 2887-84x, 85x, 87x, 89x, 92x, 93x, 93P4170 N 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, HYx, HZx, M5x, M6x v 2889-8Kx v 2889-ESx except ESU, FNx, HMx, HPx, HZx, M5x (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 179 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 184
/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II v 1829-9GM, 9HM, 9JM, 9Lx, PLx, PPx, 93P4262 N PSx v 1830-9SM v 1836-Q3x, Q7x v 2887-HGU v 1829-97A, 97C, 97V v 1830-9VG v 1831-9XG v 2887-HGx except HGU, HVx, M2x 93P4264 N v 2887-G6J, G7J, G8J, G9J, HBJ, HCJ, 93P4266 N HDJ, HEJ (continued) 180 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 185
, EWx, GQx, GRx, Gx, GTx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Lx, APx v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx, ATx v 2889-ECx, ESx, EVx, EWx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 181 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 186
, M9x v 2888-FHx, FNx, HMx, HNx, HPx, HZx, M5x System board assembly, M7-32, 10/100 Ethernet v Supported by CTO 91P7331 N System board assembly, M7-32, 10/100 91P7332 N Ethernet with security chip for R50 series v 1829-33x, 35x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 5Gx, 63x, 7Px v 1830-46x, 47x, 48x - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 187
, 6Fx v 1831-BLx, BMx v 1831-8Mx, 8Xx, 8Yx, FAx, PVx v 1836-2Px, 2Qx, 2Rx, 2Sx, 2Tx, 2Ux v 1836-Q3x, Q5x v 1840-6Ex v 1841-6Ex (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 183 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 188
QJx, QKx, QLx System board assembly, M9-32, Gigabit 91P7334 N Ethernet with security chip for R50 series v 1829-38x, 39x, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 72x, 73x, 74x, 75x, , M10 GL-128, Gigabit Ethernet with security chip for R50 series v 1832-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x v 1833-22x, 23x, - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 189
ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II for R51 series v Supported by CTO System board assembly, M7-32, Gigabit 27K9921 N Ethernet with security chip, ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter slots v 1832-all v 1833-all 13N5634 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 185 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 190
v 1836-Q3x, Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, Q8x, Q9x, QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx, QEx, QFx, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx v 1840-6Ex v 1841-6Ex (continued) (continued) 186 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 191
v 2889-FHx, FNx, HMx, HNx, HPx, HZx, M5x 21 Fan 13N5182 N 22 Keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 207) ** 23 TrackPoint stick caps 91P9642 * - Telephone cable (SAN TAI) 27L0700 * - Thermal grease 46L4855 N - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 206.) * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 187 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 192
Parts list LCD FRUs 8 7 6 5 k 1 l 2 3 4 n m 188 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 193
Parts list 14.1-in. XGA TFT No. FRU P/N CRU ID k- n See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 217. 1 LCD cover kit, 14.1-in. (WW) 13R2664 N v 1829 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 189 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 194
-8Hx, 8Rx, 9Nx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 190 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 195
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 3 LCD cable assembly 14.1-in. XGA, CR 91P6852 N v 1829-28x, 29x, 43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x 4 Available only for models with 15.0-in. SXGA+ LCD (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 191 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 196
-8Hx, 8Rx, 9Nx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) 192 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 197
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 6 Inverter card, XGA 91P7335 N v 1829-28x, 29x, 43x, 44x, 4Ax, 4Hx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Bx, 9Sx, 9Tx v 2888-Exx, Fxx v 2889-48x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx v 2889-Exx, Fxx v 2894-48x v 2895-48x (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 193 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 198
A5x v 1836-Gxx v 1836-Q2x, Q3x, Q8x, Q9x, QAx, QBx CMO 92P6675 N Samsung 440 92P6717 N Samsung 11P8352 N LCD panel, 14.1-in. XGA v 2883-2Mx, 2Nx, 2Sx, 2Tx v 2883-8Gx, 8Ex, 8Fx v 92P6745 N 8 Clear plate for R50 series 13N5180 N Clear plate for R51 series 13R2634 N 194 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 199
Parts list 15.0-in. XGA TFT No. FRU P/N CRU ID k- n See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 217. 1 LCD cover kit, 15.0-in. (WW) 13R2667 N v 1829- , Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 195 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 200
, BMx, BNx, BPx v 2887-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) 196 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 201
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 3 LCD cable assembly, 15.0-in. XGA 91P6826 N v 1829-33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 63x, 68x, 6Ax, 6Bx, 6Dx v 1829-6Yx, 6Zx, B2x, B3x, , Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx 4 Available only for models with 15.0-in. SXGA+ LCD (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 197 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 202
, BMx, BNx, BPx v 2887-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) 198 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 203
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 6 Inverter card, XGA 91P7335 N v 1829-33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 63x, 68x, 6Ax, 6Bx, 6Dx v 1829-6Yx, 6Zx, B2x, B3x, C4x, Dxx Mxx v 2888-68x, 69x, 7Jx v 2888-ASx, BQx v 2888-Gxx, Hxx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 199 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 204
Parts list No. FRU P/N CRU ID 7 LCD panel, 15.0-in. XGA v 1829-33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 63x, 68x, 6Ax, 6Bx, 6Dx v 1829-6Yx, 6Zx, Mxx v 2889-ATx v 2889-Hxx, Mxx Samsung 92P6678 N LG 92P6679 N 8 Clear plate for R50 series 13N5180 N Clear plate for R51 series 13R2634 N 200 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 205
-7Cx v 1831-BRG, BUU v 1831-9xx v 1836-3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux v 1836-B9x, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 201 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 206
-3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux v 1836-B9x, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx 4 Bluetooth wireless antenna, 15.0-in. 13N5179 N v 1829-38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 72x, 73x, 74x, 75x, 76x v 1836-Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx (continued) 202 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 207
-7Cx v 1831-BRG, BUU v 1831-9xx v 1836-3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux v 1836-B9x, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 203 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 208
-BRG, BUU v 1831-9xx v 1836-3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux v 1836-B9x, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, QGx, QHx, QJx, QKx, QLx 8 Clear plate for R50 series 13N5180 N Clear plate for R51 series 13R2634 N 204 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 209
-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x v 1833-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x 4 Bluetooth wireless antenna, 15.0-in. v 1832-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x v 1833-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, N 13N5176 N 91P6836 N 13N5179 N 13N5178 N 91P7336 N 92P6683 N 13N5638 N ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 205 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 210
adapter for PFC model (models xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxV) ASTEC OP 08K8203 * DELTA OP 08K8207 * Sanken OP 08K8211 * 2-pin (72W) slim adapter for non-PFC model (models xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxP, xxS, xxU, xxY) ASTEC OP 08K8205 * DELTA OP 08K8209 * Sanken OP 08K8213 * 206 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 211
Parts list Keyboard Table 1. Keyboards for 15.0-in. LCD models Language P/N (NMB) P/N CRU (ALPS) ID Arabic 93P4801 93P4861 ** Belgian 93P4854 Swedish or Finnish 93P4787 93P4847 Swiss 93P4792 93P4852 Thai 93P4808 93P4868 Turkish 93P4797 93P4857 ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 207 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 212
Parts list Table 2. Keyboards for 14.1-in. LCD models Language P/N (NMB) Arabic 08K5065 Belgian 08K5060 Chinese, Traditional 08K5062 Czech 08K5066 Danish Spanish, Latin American 08K5058 Swedish or Finnish 08K5051 Swiss 08K5056 Turkish 08K5061 CRU ID ** 208 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 213
Recovery CDs Parts list For Windows XP Professional (R50/R50p series) Windows XP Professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1829-4Gx, 4Hx, 54x 24R4543 24R4553 24R4548 24R4555 24R4544 24R4558 24R4542 24R4545 24R4559 CRU ID * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 209 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 214
Parts list For Windows XP Professional (R51 series) Windows XP Professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1829-C2x, C4x, C9x, CBx, CCx, CDx, Fxx, Pxx v 1836-A4x, A5x, BAx, BBx, BCx, BDx v 1836-Gxx, Hxx v 1836-Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q6x, Q7x, 210 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 215
24R5460 24R5461 24R5462 24R5466 24R5456 24R5459 24R5449 24R5448 24R5457 24R5450 24R5451 24R5471 24R5464 24R5470 24R5453 24R5463 24R5458 24R5465 24R5454 24R5468 24R5452 24R5455 24R5469 CRU ID * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 211 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 216
, M3x, M5x, M6x, M9x v 2889-8Kx, 8Sx, ATx v 2889-ECx, ESx, EVx, EWx, FHx, FNx, HMx, HNx, HPx, HZx, M5x v 2894-47x v 2895-47x 212 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 217
39K6283 39K6284 39K6288 39K6278 39K6281 39K6271 39K9505 39K6279 39K6272 39K6273 39K6293 39K6286 39K6292 39K6275 39K6285 39K6294 39K6280 39K6287 39K6276 39K6290 39K6274 39K6277 39K6291 CRU ID * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 213 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 218
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition (R50/R50p series) Windows XP Home Edition is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1829-43x, 44x, 4Ax, 52x, 01R9198 01R9204 01R9187 01R9197 01R9192 01R9199 01R9188 01R9202 01R9186 01R9189 01R9203 CRU ID * 214 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 219
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition (R51 series) Windows XP Home Edition is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1829-C3x, C5x, C6x, 24R5656 24R5662 24R5645 24R5655 24R5650 24R5657 24R5646 24R5660 24R5644 24R5647 24R5661 CRU ID * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 215 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 220
39K6476 39K6480 39K6470 39K6473 39K6463 39K9513 39K6471 39K6464 39K6465 39K6485 39K6478 39K6484 39K6467 39K6477 39K6486 39K6472 39K6479 39K6468 39K6482 39K6466 39K6469 39K6483 CRU ID * 216 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 221
v Screw caps, square v Screw caps, USB v Screw caps, rear, oval Base miscellaneous HDD rubber 15 v Sheet, HDD rubber 14 v HDD shock absorber 14/15 v HDD shock absorber 14 v Security plate v Shield, battery 14 v Shield, battery 15 P/N 13N5168 CRU ID N 13N5166 N (continued) ThinkPad R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 222
drive v Insulator, CDC v Shield, AI tape (large) v Shield, AI tape (small) v S-video gasket v Form on system board v Insulator, louver, hard disk drive v Stud, triangle v Audio connector bracket v Security chip spacer v Stud, system board P/N 13R2693 CRU ID N 13N5165 N (continued) 218 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 223
14/15, CR v (h) Bracket structure 14/15 v (b) Antenna cable guide v (c) EMI spring, CDC v Connector bag v Blank cap, IEEE1394 , CR v (g) Bracket, VGA connector 15, CR v (f) Bracket, cable hook v HDD connector retainer, CR v Bracket M7 14, CR v Bracket M7 15, CR v ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 219 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 224
Cable, RJ11-docking connector on system board v (b) Antenna cable guide v (c) EMI spring, CDC v (e) DC in cable v (f) Bracket, cable hook v HDD connector retainer-CR v (g) Bracket, VGA connector 14 v (g) in parentheses are references to the exploded view on page 140. 220 R50/R50p, R51 Series - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 225
02K7094 LITEON 02K7096 ThinkPad Port Replicator II 74P6735 * ThinkPad Slim Drive Adapter for Ultrabay 2000 62P4556 * Multiple battery charger 02K6642 * External diskette drive cable 27L0525 * Diskette drive (TEAC) 08K9606 * Diskette drive (Sony) 08K9607 * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 226
kit Mini PC tool set Removal tool antenna RF connector USB floppy disk drive for maintenance diskette ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.71 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/spm P/N 72X8546 35G4703 66G5180 05K2580 95F3598 00P7033 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 227
02K0539 Switzerland 76H3528 CRU ID * Power cords (ThinkPad Dock and ThinkPad Dock II) A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that 75H8990 75H8993 75H8999 75H8998 75H8996 76H3536 02K0540 75H8997 75H8994 CRU ID * ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 223 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 228
or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments 224 R50/R50p - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 229
for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 225 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 230
Trademarks Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo Rescue and Recovery ThinkLight ThinkPad ThinkPad Dock II ThinkPad Mini Dock ThinkPad Port Replicator ThinkPad Port Replicator II TrackPoint Ultrabay Ultrabay 2000 Ultrabay Plus - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 231
Trademarks ThinkPad R50/R50p and R51 Series 227 - Lenovo ThinkPad R50p | Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) - Page 232
Part Number: 39T6190 (1P) P/N: 39T6190
ThinkPad
Computer
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
July 2005
This manual supports:
ThinkPad
R50/R50p, R51 series
ThinkPad
Dock II (MT 2877)
(MT 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833,
2889, 2894, 2895)
1836, 1840, 1841, 2883, 2887, 2888,