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== IBM ThinkPad Mini-Dock ==
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The [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]] (Model # 287810U) offers a good compromise of features and price. It contains basic pass-through connections for all the notebook ports like the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]] does.
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=== ThinkPad Mini-Dock, Type 2878 (287810U) ===
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This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS00 standard docking port]].
 
=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
* everything the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]] has
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==== Pass-through ====
* 4 port USB 2.0 hub
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
* Integrated power supply
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
* Integrated key-lock for securing the ThinkPad to the dock
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* 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port{{footnote|2}}
===Pros & Cons===
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* 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
* Positives: Integrated Power, Integrated 4-port USB, security
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* 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
* Negatives: Price ($199 Retail)
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* 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
* Compatibility: X20/21/22/23/24/30/31, T20/21/22/23/30/40/41/42, R30/31/32/40/50/50p/51, and A20/21/21e/22/22e/30/31 (Does not support X40/41, R40e/50e, or G40)
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* 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
* Warranty: One Year
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* 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
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* 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
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* 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
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* 1x [[Floppy Connector|Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port]]
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* 1x DC-in (4-pin Mini-DIN lookalike) socket
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==== Non-pass-through ====
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* 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS)
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* 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
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* 1x Kensington security lock slot
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=== Resources ===
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/92p1837.pdf ThinkPad Port Replicator, Port Replicator II, and Mini-Dock - User's guide (January 2003)] (191 KB)
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf Docking Solutions 2003 - Hardware Maintenance Manual (January 2003)] (242 KB)
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* Guide: [[Opening port replicator II|How to open up the Port Replicator II]]
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{{footnotes|
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#This model does not support DVI pass-through.
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#These ports are connected to a USB hub, which would mean that all 4 USB ports must not draw more than 500 mA in total (2.5 W). Be cautious when using one of these ports to charge a Palm PDA, or an Android/iOS smartphone.
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* [http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=-840&langId=-1&partNumber=287810U&storeId=1 IBM Website for Mini-Dock]
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==4 port USB 2.0 hub==
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=== Part numbers ===
Note that the USB provider is a hub - a few people have reported some USB peripherals (such as Palms) having problems due to it being a hub, although the majority of people do not have this problem, and the usefulness of the 4 port hub outweighs any potential downside. If you encounter problems, you can always use the USB ports on your Thinkpad to get a direct connection.
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* 40Y8141 (40Y8140), 13R0291 (62P4551), 67P9011 (62P4551), 92P3046 (62P4551)
==DVI pass-through==
 
LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutios up to 1280x1024. Read [[Problem with DVI throughput|our page]] of information on how to solve these troubles.
 
  
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=== DVI pass-through ===
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LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read [[Problem with DVI throughput|our page]] of information on how to solve these troubles.
  
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Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.
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=== Cut internal audio while using dock audio connector ===
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The internal speaker stays on even when you put an audio jack into the port replicator speaker out connector.
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To silence the internal speaker use the mute button, which mutes the speakers and internal headphone output on ThinkPads before the Lenovo *61 series.  You may need to unmute the AC97/HDA mixer if your Linux distro maps the mute button to also mute the AC97/HDA mixer. Alternatively, it is possible to silence the internal speaker by using the volume down button to bring the volume to 0, without muting.
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== Models supporting this accessory ==
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* {{i1620}}{{footnote|1}}, {{i1800}}{{footnote|1}}
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* {{A20m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
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* {{T20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T23}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T30}}, {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
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* {{X20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X23}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X24}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X30}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X31}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X32}}{{footnote|1}}
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* {{R30}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R31}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R32}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R40}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R50}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
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[[Category:Docking Solutions]]

Latest revision as of 14:04, 15 October 2020

ThinkPad Mini-Dock, Type 2878 (287810U)

This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS00 standard docking port.

Features

Pass-through

  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
  • 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port2
  • 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
  • 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
  • 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
  • 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
  • 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
  • 1x Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port
  • 1x DC-in (4-pin Mini-DIN lookalike) socket

Non-pass-through

  • 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS)
  • 1x Proprietary key lock (secures the laptop to the dock)
  • 1x Kensington security lock slot

Resources


FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This model does not support DVI pass-through.
  2. These ports are connected to a USB hub, which would mean that all 4 USB ports must not draw more than 500 mA in total (2.5 W). Be cautious when using one of these ports to charge a Palm PDA, or an Android/iOS smartphone.
Minidock.jpg

Part numbers

  • 40Y8141 (40Y8140), 13R0291 (62P4551), 67P9011 (62P4551), 92P3046 (62P4551)

DVI pass-through

LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience problems even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read our page of information on how to solve these troubles.

Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.

Cut internal audio while using dock audio connector

The internal speaker stays on even when you put an audio jack into the port replicator speaker out connector.

To silence the internal speaker use the mute button, which mutes the speakers and internal headphone output on ThinkPads before the Lenovo *61 series. You may need to unmute the AC97/HDA mixer if your Linux distro maps the mute button to also mute the AC97/HDA mixer. Alternatively, it is possible to silence the internal speaker by using the volume down button to bring the volume to 0, without muting.

Models supporting this accessory