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Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200

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  1. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Drums: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before beginning, ensure the notebook is powered off.

    • Unplug the power cord.

    • To remove it, slide the two switches in such a way that it is unlocked, as shown in the picture, and then remove it.

  2. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, HDD (Hard Drive): crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, HDD (Hard Drive): crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the screw in the lower corner.

    • Remove the "cover" of the disk.

    • Pull the "hook" that is attached to the disc to remove it.

  3. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, RAM cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, RAM cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the indicated screw from the backside of the notebook.

    • Take off the cover that protects the RAM memory.

  4. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Open the screen and lay it off the side in a flat manner.

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    • Remove the indicated screws on the backside of the PC.

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    • Slide the keyboard down so that the covers from above aren't blocked and as so we will be able to remove them more easily.

    • Don't pull too hard as this can cause the flex cables to break.

    • Disconnect the two ribbon cables that are located on the underside of the keyboard.

    • The back up battery will be connected on the upper middle part.

  7. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Internal RAM: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the three indicated screws from the backside.

    • It is to be note that these screws are located under protective rubber caps.

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    • Remove the RAM compartment.

  9. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Ethernet card: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Ethernet card: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two indicated screws.

    • Remove the metal protector that is found above the plate.

  10. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the Ethernet card.

    • Careful as there's a cable connected that can be accidentally broken.

  11. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Optical drive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Optical drive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the indicated screws from the backside of the PC.

    • Remove the optical drive by simply sliding it out.

  12. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Display: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • First, remove the plastic components indicated.

    • These components are press-fitted, and thus we will have to remove them with care.

    • Remove the two screws that are found after step one.

    • Remove the plastic protector that is found on the upper part.

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    • Remove the two indicated screws.

    • Proceed by removing the two connectors that are found there.

    • Carefully start separating the display from the inferior side of our PC.

  14. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, CPU: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, CPU: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the plastic frame that surround the netbook.

    • This component is press-fitted, so you have to remove it carefully so it doesn't break.

    • Remove the metallic protector.

    • Put aside the CPU cooler.

  15. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Thermic paste change: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Thermic paste change: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Clean the fan and the old CPU paste.

    • You have to use alcohol and a small tissue.

    • Alcohol is to not be used on any other part that was that aforementioned.

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    • Place new thermic paste and start putting your PC back together.

  17. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Dismantling the dislpay.: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Dismantling the dislpay.: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Once step 13 is completed.

    • Remove the plastic covers that surround the display.

    • It must be done with a guitar "pick" as the plastic covers could break or scratch.

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    • Remove the indicated screws that hold the led board.

  19. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Inverter: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Inverter: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200, Inverter: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the indicated screws that hold the metallic covering.

    • Underneath you will find the inverter.

  20. Teardown of IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Power supply connectors from motherboard to inverter.

    • Data cables from motherboard to display.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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