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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad R50e Series (MT 1834, 1842)
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Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting.
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Safety notices Safety notice 1 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.
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Safety notices Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 2) 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 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali).
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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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 batteria, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell’appropriato Catalogo parti.
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 4) 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, incendiarla o gettarla in acqua.
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing.
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Safety notices Safety notice 6 DANGER 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.
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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Safety notices Safety notice 8 DANGER 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, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to 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.
Safety information v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components.
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Safety information – Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. Attention: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary. – Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back.
Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items.
Safety information 8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
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.
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 U.S.
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Laser compliance statement If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição...
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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 following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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Read this first __ 2. Date of service __ 3. Date on which the machine failed __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected __ 7.
Service Web site When the latest maintenance diskette and the 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 the computer.
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Related service information 6. A message is displayed: “Full Recovery:”. Press Enter to select. 7. On each of the next three windows, press the Y key. 8. Follow the prompts to complete the recovery. R50e (MT1834, 1842)
HDP has been set. If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, 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.
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Related service information How to remove the power-on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no SVP has been set: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see “1010 Battery pack”...
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If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo 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.
Related service information Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If you press Fn+F3, or if the time set on the “LCD off timer”...
Related service information v Open the LCD cover. v Turn on the power switch. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device.
Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station.
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Checkout guide 3. Authenticating the digital signature takes about 15 seconds; then the ThinkPad computer will reboot into PC-DOS. 4. A batch file automatically starts up to prompt you through the process of creating diskettes. You are notified of how many diskettes you will need. a.
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Checkout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help 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 PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc.
Checkout guide Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration v Memory Contents v Physical Disk Drives v Logical Disk Drives v VGA Information v IDE Drive Info v PCI Information v PNPISA Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info...
Checkout guide v If the power problem occurs only when the port replicator is used, replace the port replicator. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation.
Checkout guide To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon.
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Checkout guide Red (+) Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground Black (-) v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.
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AC adapters . . 141 LCD FRUs . 142 14.1-in. XGA TFT . 143 15.0-in. XGA TFT . 145 Keyboard . . 148 Recovery CDs . 150 For Windows XP Professional . . 150 For Windows XP Home Edition . 152 Miscellaneous parts .
GHz), L2 2-MB cache Standard memory v 128 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 256 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 512 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Product overview Feature Description Optional memory v 128 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card v 256 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card v 512 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) v 1 GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) (maximum of 2048 MB) Bus architecture v 400 MHz PSB (Processor System Bus) v 266 MHz DDR (Double Data Rate)
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10/100Base Ethernet system board) Communication v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem daughter card (MDC-2) (CDC) ThinkLight Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) AC adapter v 72-watt type Preinstalled v Windows XP Professional operating system v Windows XP Home Edition ThinkPad R50e Series...
Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. Standby Green: status The computer is in standby mode. Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Product overview FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2.
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TrackPoint pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is necessary. If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad R50e Series...
Product overview Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Description combination Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Reserved. Fn+F3 Turn off the computer display, leaving the screen blank. To turn the computer display on again, press any key or press the TrackPoint pointing stick.
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The on or off status of the ThinkLight is shown on the screen for a few seconds when you press Fn+PgUp. Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter. Fn+End The computer display becomes dimmer. Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.”...
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Hard disk error—The hard disk drive. is not working. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 021x Run interactive tests of the Keyboard error. keyboard and the auxiliary input device. ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0220 Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Monitor type error—Monitor Setup Utility. type does not match the one specified in CMOS. 0230 System board. Shadow RAM error—Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0231 1.
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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. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Symptom-to-FRU index Error messages Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Device address conflict. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Allocation error for device. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2.
Enter. The hard-disk password prompt A hard-disk password is set. appears. Type the password and press Enter. The DOS full screen looks Start the ThinkPad smaller than it should. Configuration program and set the Screen expansion function. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Symptom-to-FRU index LCD-related symptoms Important The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The presence of a small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad R50e Series...
FRU replacement notices FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any 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 the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.
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 R50e Series...
FRU replacement notices Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D.
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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 R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified.
1 , remove the battery pack 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 R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 Hard disk drive Attention v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 DIMM (optional) For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it. When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket.
Screw 1a is only for the models with 14.1-in. LCD. Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (3) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing 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. When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Attach the connector 1 . 2. Install the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame. (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 3. To make sure that the front edge of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your fingers and try to slide the keyboard towards you. 4. Make sure that all the projections on the front side of the keyboard b are firmly attached under the frame.
Holding the switch in the direction of arrow 1 , and push the Ultrabay device out from the bay by using a screwdriver 2 as in this figure. Then pull out the Ultrabay device with your hand 3 . ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 DIMM (standard) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 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.
Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in the direction of the arrow. (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Turn the card over 3 , and detach the modem connector 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.
M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (3) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Silver 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (3) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Silver 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 18.9 mm, special (1) Silver 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
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While inserting the three latches, align the top-left corner of the keyboard bezel as in figure a . (continued) 2. Press the left edges 2 and the front edges 3 of the keyboard bezel until the latches are snapped. ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Secure the keyboard bezel from the underside of the computer with the screws. R50e (MT1834, 1842)
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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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. If the antenna jacks do not have the tabs, unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug it in direction of the arrow 3 .
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Insert the notched end of the card into the socket, and then press the card firmly. Pivot the card until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 Step Screw (quantity) Color...
CPU 2 . When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket a , and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction of arrow b to secure the CPU. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1120 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1020 Hard disk drive”...
“1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 3 , release the speaker cables from the cable guide a . When installing: Make sure that the connector 3 is firmly attached. Then route the cable as in a . R50e (MT1834, 1842)
“1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 v “1130 Speaker assembly” on page 87 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector 8 is firmly attached to the system board. Then, secure the screws from the underside of the computer. R50e (MT1834, 1842)
“1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 Note: Step 1 is only for the models with 15.0-in. LCD. For the other models, skip this step. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove EMI spring for the CDC a before removing the Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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4 . For the other models, skip this step. 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) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the cable guide b . When installing: Make sure that the connectors 5 are firmly attached. (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Torque M2 × 10 mm, flat-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1160 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1050 Ultrabay device” on page 73 v “1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-2)” on page 75 v “1080 Keyboard bezel”...
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M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (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) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: Some models may not have the wireless LAN antenna cables. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1170 VGA and Ultrabay Enhanced device eject button cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1050 Ultrabay device” on page 73 v “1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing 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 . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Hex stud (2) Silver 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
“1140 PC Card slot assembly” on page 89 v “1150 Ultrabay Enhanced shield kit” on page 93 v “1160 LCD assembly” on page 100 v “1170 VGA and Ultrabay Enhanced device eject button cable” on page 104 ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, flat-head, Silver 0.392 Nm nylon-coated (1) (4 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 12 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the all the guide holes of the system board are firmly attached to the base cover. (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the connector bracket from the system board by removing screws 5 and 6 . Then remove the ac connector from the system board by disconnecting the cables 7 . Step 8 is only for the models with 15.0-in. LCD.
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FCC leabels on it, find the same one from the label kit and stick it on the new base cover. Stick the labels on the new base cover as shown in this figure. ThinkPad R50e Series...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2010 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1050 Ultrabay device” on page 73 v “1080 Keyboard bezel”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 2020 Inverter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 65 v “1020 Hard disk drive” on page 66 v “1040 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 77 v “1090 Mini PCI adapter (only for wireless models)”...
“2020 Inverter card” on page 114 Note: Some models may not have the wireless LAN antenna cables. Before removing the LCD panel, remove the left latch first. In step 1 , unlatch the latch bar as in this figure. (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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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 . When installing: Attach the left latch to the LCD cover as in this figure.
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— M2.5 × 4.8 mm, Black 0.392 Nm bind-head, nylon-coated (4 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, Black 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (2) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: Step 6 and step 7 are only for the models with the wireless LAN antenna cables. For the other models, skip these steps. (continued) R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Removing and replacing a FRU For the models with the wireless LAN antenna cables, remove the antenna assembly ( a ). For the other models, skip steps from 11 to 13 . (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the hinges ( b ) from the LCD assembly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) Turn over the LCD panel and strip off the tape 16 securing the FPC ( c ).
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the right latch from the LCD cover. When installing: Attach the right latch to the LCD cover as in this figure. ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU R50e (MT1834, 1842)
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Routing the cables of the wireless LAN antenna (only for the wireless models): 1. Place the wireless LAN antennas a and b , and the Bluetooth wireless antenna c under the LCD panel. 2. Route the antenna cables as in the following drawings: (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Route the cables as in the figure below. R50e (MT1834, 1842)
Locations Locations Front view System and power status indicators External monitor connector Ultrabay Enhanced latch Ultrabay Enhanced TrackPoint buttons TrackPoint pointing stick Access IBM button Volume control buttons Power switch ThinkLight ThinkPad R50e Series...
Locations Rear view Power status indicators PC Card eject button PC Card slot Microphone jack Stereo headphone jack RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector RJ-11 (modem) connector Universal serial bus (USB) connectors Security keyhole Parallel connector AC power connector R50e (MT1834, 1842)
ASTEC OP 08K8205 DELTA OP 08K8209 Sanken OP 08K8213 3-pin (72W) slim adapter for PFC model (models xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxV) ASTEC OP 08K8203 DELTA OP 08K8207 Sanken OP 08K8211 ThinkPad R50e Series...
Parts list Keyboard Table 1. Keyboards for 15.0-in. LCD models Language (NMB) (ALPS) Arabic 93P4801 93P4861 Belgian 93P4796 93P4856 Chinese, Traditional 93P4798 93P4858 Czech 93P4802 93P4862 Danish 93P4789 93P4849 Dutch 93P4786 93P4846 English, U.K. 93P4782 93P4842 English, U.S. 93P4780 93P4840 English, U.S., International 91P9248 —...
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Hungarian 08K5067 Hebrew 93P4711 Italian 08K5054 Japanese 08K5045 Korean 08K5059 Norwegian 08K5052 Polish 08K5070 Portuguese 08K5057 Russian 08K5063 Slovak 08K5069 Slovenian 08K5071 Spanish, European 08K5055 Spanish, Latin American 08K5058 Swedish or Finnish 08K5051 Swiss 08K5056 Turkish 08K5061 ThinkPad R50e Series...
Parts list Recovery CDs For Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1834-2Kx, 2Lx, 2Px, 45x, 47x, 4Ax, 4Dx, 4Gx, 4Jx, 4Lx, 4Px, 4Rx, 4Tx, 4Vx, 52x, 54x, 56x, 59x, 5Ex, 5Jx, 5Lx, 5Qx, 5Sx, 5Ux, 5Wx, 5Xx, 64x, 72x, 73x v 1834-82x, 85x, 88x, 8Ax, 8Cx, 8Ex, 8Hx, 8Kx, 92x, 95x, 98x, 9Ax, 9Cx, 9Ex, 9Hx, 9Jx, A2x, A6x, A8x, AAx, ACx,...
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English, U.K. 39K6271 English, U.S. 39K9505 Finnish 39K6279 French 39K6272 German 39K6273 Greek 39K6293 Hebrew 39K6286 Hungarian 39K6292 Italian 39K6275 Japanese 39K6285 Korean 39K6294 Norwegian 39K6280 Polish 39K6287 Portuguese 39K6276 Russian 39K6290 Spanish 39K6274 Swedish 39K6277 Turkish 39K6291 ThinkPad R50e Series...
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Home Edition is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 1834-46x, 48x, 4Cx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 4Hx, 4Kx, 4Mx, 4Qx, 4Sx, 4Ux, 4Wx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 51x, 53x, 57x, 58x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Dx, 5Kx, 5Mx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Tx, 5Vx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 62x, 63x, 65x, 66x, 67x, 74x, 75x, 76x, 77x v 1834-83x, 84x, 86x, 87x, 89x, 8Bx, 8Dx, 8Fx, 8Gx, 8Jx,...
Sheet, HDD rubber 15 v Sheet, HDD rubber 14 v HDD rubber 15 v HDD rubber 14 v Security plate v Shield, battery 14 v Shield, battery 15 v Screw caps, square v Screw caps, rear, oval (continued) ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Parts list System miscellaneous parts: 13N5167 v (a) Cable, RJ11-docking connector on system board v (b) Antenna cable guide v (c) EMI spring, CDC v (d) Heatsink M9 15 v (e) DC in cable v (f) Bracket, cable hook v (g) Bracket, VGA connector 14 v (g) Bracket, VGA connector 15 v (h) Bracket structure 14/15 v (i) Bracket, I/O plate 14/15...
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(k) LCD latch assembly, 15 (L) v (l) LCD latch, 15 (R) v (m) Lower cable bush, 15 v (n) Upper cable bush, 15 v LCD FPC tape v Finger, LCD FPC 15 v Screw caps (not painted) v Screw caps, square ThinkPad R50e Series...
Parts list Optional FRUs Ultrabay Enhanced hard disk drive adapter 62P4553 Optional adapter for 12.7mm bay 13N5113 Ultrabay Enhanced Li Polymer battery (2nd 08K8191 bay battery, 3 cell), SANYO (WW) Battery pack, Li-ion (9 cell), 6.6 Ah SANYO 08K8198 SONY 92P1013 ThinkPad Slim Drive Adapter for Ultrabay 62P4556...
Power cords (system) A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: For 2-pin power cords: Region Canada, U.S. 13H5264 Japan 74P4331 Argentina 36L8870 Brazil 49P2095 ThinkPad R50e Series...
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Parts list For 3-pin power cords: Region Australia, New Zealand 76H3514 Taiwan, Thailand 76H3516 Italy 76H3530 Denmark 76H3520 U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 76H3524 European countries 76H3518 India, South Africa 76H3522 Israel 76H3532 Korea 76H3535 China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) 02K0539 Switzerland 76H3528...
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