ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator

ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator, Type 2505 (250510W) This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS05 standard docking port. Features Pass-through 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard+mouse) port 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port 1x Modem (RJ-11) port 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port 1x DC-in (barrel) socket Non-pass-through 1x Kensington security lock slot Resources User's guide (June 2005) (5.12 MB) FOOTNOTES [Δ] Any model that is powered-on and attached to this docking station will shut down immediately, due to a stray electrostatic discharge that is caused by insufficient insulation. The solution to this problem, is to either turn off the laptop and dock it, or attach two rubber caps (FRU: 42W3219/42W3220) on two of the furthest 'EMI fingers' located on the docking station. More information regarding this problem can be found here.

Overview

This docking station is capable of accepting an 'extender' (FRU: 42W3365/42X4884) that seems to be meant for supported 14.1-inch widescreen models. The purpose of this extender is to function as a wrist-rest/palm-rest, as the 14.1-inch widescreen models do not have sufficient coverage to act as a wrist-rest/palm-rest.

Part numbers

with the conductive rubber caps

• 42W4627 (42W4626), 42W4623 (42W4622), 42W4601 (42W4600)

without the conductive rubber caps

• 41W6567 (41W6566), 41W6565 (41W6564), 26R9065 (26R9064)

Models supporting this accessory

• W500
• T60, T60p, T61, T61p, T400, T500
• R60, R60i, R61, R61i, R400, R500
• Z60t, Z61t, Z60m, Z61m, Z61p