IBM 8512 VGA Monitor, 12"
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IBM 8512 VGA Monitor
| Preliminary Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1987 |
| Leak Risk | Medium |
| Batteries | None |
| Mounting Technology | Through Hole |
| Capacitor Types | Aluminum Electrolytic, Tantalum, Ceramic, Polymer |
| Destructive Entry | No |
| CRT Guides | |
| General Information · Repair Cautions | |
IBM's first generation VGA display released with the IBM PS/2 computer line.
Known Issues
As a first generation VGA monitor, the 8500 series has its shortcomings. A dot pitch of 0.41 makes the display fuzzy and monitor dims noticeably when drawing light-colored screens, though this is considered a design flaw, not a sign of failing components. There are several known maintenance issues which are detailed in the link to the IBM 8512 page on repairfaq.org (see #Related Links)
Power Supply Failure / Squealing / Clicking
Causes
- Blown filter capacitors (line or transformer side)
Solutions
- Replace line filter capacitors in power supply.
- Replace larger capacitors
- Consider complete recap.
- Use low-ESR capacitors at output
Monitor Turns Red
Causes
- Neck PCB capacitor failure
- Output / driver transistors on neck PCB (see repairfaq.org link in Related Links)
Solutions
- Recap Neck PCB
- Test transistors on neck PCB
Disassembly Notes
When replacing caps located under the EMF shielding, be careful to note capacitor heights for the taller capacitors (C340, C354, C357) if the EMF shielding is to be retained. Experience suggests EMF shields may not be necessary for reliable operation - YMMV.
Original Parts
Main (9979800001) and Neck (9979800002) PCBs
NOTES:
- All capacitors listed below are through-hole mounted aluminum electrolytics.
- All capacitances are micro Farads (uF).
- Capacitors C100 - C400 are located under the EMF shielding (near RGB pots)
- Capacitors C400 - C700 are located in the horizontal / vertical control circuitry (middle section of board to flyback)
| RefDes | Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Diameter/Size | Temp | Series | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C101, C201, C301 | 3 | 47 | 16 | BI-POLAR | |||
| C104, C111, C114, C204, C211, C214, C304, C311, C314 | 9 | 47 | 16 | ||||
| C106, C206, C306 | 3 | 4.7 | 25 | BI-POLAR | |||
| C108, C208, C308, C352 | 4 | 4.7 | 50 | ||||
| C113, C213, C313 | 3 | 1 | 50 | ||||
| C115, C215, C315 | 2 | 0.47 | 50 | ||||
| C340, C354, C357 | 3 | 470 | 25 | ||||
| C350 | 1 | 100 | 16 | ||||
| C353 | 1 | 100 | 25 | ||||
| C355, C413, C515, C557, C752 | 5 | 10 | 50 | C557 not present on rev 04 | |||
| C356 | 1 | 100 | 16 | ||||
| C401, C516, C556, C601, C602, C751 | 6 | 4.7 | 50 | ||||
| C405, C414 | 2 | 100 | 25 | ||||
| C408 | 1 | 33 | 16 | ||||
| C412 | 1 | 2.2 | 50 | ||||
| C416 | 1 | 330 | 35 | ||||
| C425 | 1 | 100 | 35 | ||||
| C428 | 1 | 470 | 35 | ||||
| C503, C620 | 2 | 1 | 50 | C620 not present on rev 08 | |||
| C514 | 1 | 470 | 25 | ||||
| C534, C609 | 2 | 220 | 16 | ||||
| C537 | 1 | 22 | 160 | ||||
| C545 | 1 | 22 | 250 | ||||
| C550 | 1 | 1000 | 25 | ||||
| C552 | 1 | 220 | 25 | ||||
| C554 | 1 | 33 | 35 | ||||
| C555, C604 | 2 | 47 | 25 | ||||
| C622 | 1 | 33 | 25 | ||||
| C753 | 1 | 1 | 250 |
| RefDes | Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Diameter / Size | Temp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C804, C814, C824 | 3 | 1 | 250 | |||
| C806, C816, C826 | 3 | 2.2 | 315 | |||
| C842, C844, C850 | 3 | 10 | 100 | |||
| C843 | 1 | 47 | 16 | |||
| C853 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
Replacement Parts
Main PCB
Note: Capacitors C100-C400 have not been measured to ensure the replacements fit within the EMF shield
| RefDes | Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| C101, C201, C301 | 3 | ECE-A1EN470U / UES1C470MPM | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C104, C111, C114, C204, C211, C214, C304, C311, C314 | 9 | 860020372004 / 25PK47MEFC5*11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C106, C206, C306 | 3 | UVP1V4R7MDD | DigiKey Mouser |
| C108, C208, C308, C352 | 4 | 860020672008 / 50PK4R7MEFC5*11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C113, C213, C313 | 3 | 860020672005 / 50YXJ1M5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C115, C215, C315 | 2 | 860020672004 / 50MH50R47MEFCT54X5 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C350, C356 | 2 | 860010372006 / 25PX100MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C353 | 1 | 860020473008 / 25PX100MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C355, C413, C515, C557, C752 | 5 | 860020672010 / 50PK10MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C401, C516, C556, C601, C602, C751 | 6 | 860020672008 / 50PK4R7MEFC5*11 | Digikey Mouser LCSC |
| C405, C414 | 2 | 860020473008 / 25PX100MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C408 | 1 | 860020372003 / 35YXF33MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C412 | 1 | 860020672006 / 50YXF2R2MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C416 | 1 | 860020575013 / 35ZLH330MEFCT810X12.5 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C425 | 1 | 860020573008 / 35PK100MEFC6.3*11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C428 | 1 | 860020575014 / 35PX470MEFC10X12.5 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C503, C620 | 2 | 860020672005 / 50YXJ1M5X11 | DigiKeyMouser LCSC |
| C514 | 1 | 860020474014 / 25PX470MEFC8X11.5 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C534, C609 | 2 | 860020373010 / 16PX220MEFC6.3*11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C537 | 1 | UVR2C220MPD / 250BXC22MEFC10X16 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C545 | 1 | UVY2E220MPD1TD / 250BXC22MEFC10X16 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C550 | 1 | 860020475018 / 25PK1000MEFC10*16 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C552 | 1 | 860020474012 / 25PX220MEFC6.3X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C554 | 1 | 860020572005 / 35YXF33MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C555, C604 | 2 | 860020472006 / 25PK47MEFC5*11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C622 | 1 | 860020472005 / 35YXF33MEFC5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C753 | 1 | UVZ2E010MED / ESK105M250AE3AA / 400LLE1MEFC6.3X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
Neck PCB
| RefDes | Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| C804, C814, C824 | 3 | UVZ2E010MED / ECA-2EHG010 / 400LLE1MEFC6.3X11 | Digikey Mouser LCSC |
| C806, C816, C826 | 3 | 860021373003 / 400CGX2R2MEFC6.3X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C842, C844, C850 | 3 | ESH106M100AE3AA / 100YXJ10M5X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C843 | 1 | 860020372004 / 6MS747MEFC5X7 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
| C853 | 1 | ESE105M100AC3EA / 400YXA1MEFC6.3X11 | DigiKey Mouser LCSC |
If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.
Kits
- Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/