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IBM ThinkCentre 9212 Replacement Manual

IBM ThinkCentre 9212 Replacement Manual

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  • Page 1: Hardware Replacement Guide

    ™ ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 9212 9213...
  • Page 3 ™ ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 9212 9213...
  • Page 4 Second Edition (March 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Identifying parts on the system board . Chapter 2. Replacing hardware ..5 Removing the cover . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 Removing and replacing the front bezel . Replacing the power supply . Replacing the system board assembly .
  • Page 6 Hardware Replacement Guide...

  • Page 7: Overview

    This guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts can be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Use only the parts provided by IBM. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: v Power supply...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    To access this information, point your browser to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Tools required To replace some parts in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver. Additional tools might be needed for certain parts. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Locations

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. Optical drive Memory modules Power supply Hard disk drive PCI adapter connector Optional PCI adapter System board Internal speaker Diskette drive © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 10: Locating Connectors On The Front Of The Computer

    Locating connectors on the front of the computer This section shows the various external connectors on the computer to which you can attach external devices. IEEE 1394 connector USB connector USB connector Hardware Replacement Guide Microphone connector Headphone connector...

  • Page 11: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of The Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. Power supply diagnostic LEDs Voltage selection switch Power connector Audio line in connector Audio line out connector Microphone connector Serial connector (COM 1) Parallel connector VGA monitor connector...

  • Page 12: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. Speaker connector Memory connector 4 Memory connector 3...

  • Page 13: Copyright Ibm Corp

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Note: Use only the parts provided by IBM. Removing the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

  • Page 14: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This procedure requires a flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.
  • Page 15 3. Push the blue release lever 1 to the left and pull the blue handle 2 outward. Pivot the hard disk drive outward to the fully open position as shown. 4. Disconnect the power supply cables 1 and 2 connected to the system board.
  • Page 16 5. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. 6. Press inward on the metal retainer inside the chassis and remove the power supply from the computer. 7. Install the new power supply into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply align with those in the chassis.
  • Page 17 11. Push the blue lever 1 and pivot the hard disk drive inward until it is latched into position. 12. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 31. Chapter 2. Replacing hardware...

  • Page 18: Replacing The System Board Assembly

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.
  • Page 19 7. Remove the screws 1 through 7 . 8. Slide the system board toward the front of the computer to disengage it from the mounting tabs and lift it out. 9. Place the defective system board next to the new system board on a clean, flat surface.
  • Page 20 12. Install the new system board assembly into the computer chassis by aligning the four slots in the metal plate on the bottom of the system board with the tabs in the chassis. Important Make sure to correctly align the metal plate on the bottom of the system board with the tabs in the chassis.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Important Leave your computer turned off for at least one hour before removing the microprocessor to allow the thermal interface between the microprocessor and the heat sink time to cool down.
  • Page 22 5. Pivot lever 1 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up position. Remove the heat sink 2 from the system board by carefully lifting it up and off the system board. Note: If you are replacing a defective system board you must reinstall the same heat sink.
  • Page 23 7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Notes: a.
  • Page 24 9. Loosen the protective cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the microprocessor 2 but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor then completely remove the cover. 10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
  • Page 25 11. Using the vacuum pen 1 , lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete. 12. Pivot the retaining plate 3 to the closed position and pivot the locking lever 2 to secure the microprocessor 1 in place.
  • Page 26 13. Slide the heat sink 2 into position over the microprocessor. Lower the lever 1 to secure the heat sink. Note: If you are replacing a defective system board, use the heat sink that was removed earlier. 14. If you are replacing the system board, continue at step 12 on page 12. If you are replacing only the microprocessor, continue at the next step.

  • Page 27: Replacing A Memory Module

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.

  • Page 28: Replacing A Pci Adapter

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.
  • Page 29 5. Pivot the blue adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapters. 6. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 31. Chapter 2. Replacing hardware...

  • Page 30: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you will also receive a Product Recovery CD.
  • Page 31 4. Slide the hard disk drive out of the hard drive bay by pulling the blue handle. 5. Remove the defective hard disk drive from the blue bracket by flexing the bracket. 6. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive.
  • Page 32 7. Insert the new hard disk drive into the hard drive bay with the circuit board side facing downward. 8. Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 4. 9.

  • Page 33: Replacing An Optical Drive

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.
  • Page 34 5. Install the optical drive into the bay until it snaps into position. 6. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive. 7. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 31. Hardware Replacement Guide...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Diskette Drive

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Keyboard

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Mouse

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.

  • Page 39: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Completing the parts replacement After replacing a failed part, you need to install any other removed parts, install the computer cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the part that was replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 40: Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Diskette

    Important Start the IBM Setup Utility program to view your system information. See “Starting the IBM Setup Utility” in your Quick Reference. If the serial number and the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match what is printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the BIOS to change the serial number and the machine type/model.
  • Page 42 Part Number: 39J7726 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J7726...

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