Sony VAIO VGC-RB53MGX User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
VGC-RB Series
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2005
L
F00-1
©2005 Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Corporation VBD VAIO-GS Division
PERSONAL COMPUTER
9-876-530-06
For American Area
US Model
Canadian Model
Mexican Model
Ver. 6-2005L
Revision History
Lineup: 1 4
1 4
1 4
2 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
1
1
1
1
11
1 4
VGC-RB36G
VGC-RB34G
VGC-RB30
VGC-RB38G
VGC-RB35G
VGC-RB33G
VGC-RB31P
VGC-RB39CP
VGC-RB39CB
VGC-RB39C
VGC-RB15MG
VGC-RB13M
VGC-RB10M
VGC-RB12M
VGC-RB47G
VGC-RB44G
VGC-RB43
VGC-RB42G
VGC-RB46G
VGC-RB48G
VGC-RB41P
VGC-RB45G
VGC-RB40
VGC-RB49B
VGC-RB49
VGC-RB49P
VGC-RB49G
VGC-RB43MG
VGC-RB41M
VGC-RB42M
VGC-RB40M
VGC-RB54G
VGC-RB52
VGC-RB50
VGC-RB53
VGC-RB57G
VGC-RB51P
VGC-RB55MGX
VGC-RB53MGX
VGC -RB51MV
VGC -RB52MV
VGC-RB50MAV

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Sony and VAIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, Windows
Media, Outlook and other Microsoft product are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unites
States and other countries.
Intel Inside logo, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registers trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
All other names of system, product and services in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
In this manual, the (TM) or (R) mark are not specified.
Service and Inspection Precautions
1. Obey precautionary marking and instruction
Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special
precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precaution listed in the
operating manual and other associated documents.
2. Use designated parts only
The computer components possess important safety characteristic, such as noncombustible
and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same
safety characteristics as the originals. Also remember that the ( Mark, which appears in
circuit diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that have particular important safety
functions; be extra sure to use only the designated components.
3. Always follow the original design when mounting parts and routing wires
The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of insulation material
and the mounting of parts above the motherboard. In addition, internal wiring has been
routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts.
When mounting parts or routing wires. Therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.
4. Inspect after completing service
After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components and wiring have been
returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure
that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety.
5. When replacing chip component
Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors
is easily damaged by heat.
6. When handing flexible print boards
˙The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270℃.
˙Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.
˙Handle patterns with care; never apply force.
Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easil
y
dama
g
ed b
y
vibration. Alwa
y
s handle
with care.
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3
LEFT CHASSIS
ASSY
PCI CARD
HDD ASSY
CPU
CARD READER
SWITCHING
POWER
MOTHER
BOARD
OPTICAL
DRIVE
BASE COVER
ASSY
FRONT PANEL
ASSY
TOP COVER
ASSY
FRONT USB
/1394 PORT
MEMORY
SYSTEM FAN
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Procedure to remove
LEFT CHASSIS ASSY
TOP COVER ASSY
Procedure to remove
12
1
2
3○
1Two screws
○
2A screw
○
3Remove the top cover
assy in direction of arrow
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1Two screws
○
2Remove the left chassis assy
in the direction of arrow
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Procedure to remove
FRONT PANEL ASSY
Note: When replacing
an optical door cover,
please apply an oil to the
position shown in the
figure to avoid the optical
drive sticking upon
retraction. Please oil both
sides of the hump.
Oil: LUBRICANT
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
○
1Three claws
○
2Three claws
○
3Front panel assy
Note: Also apply an oil to the 6 position
shown in these photos.
Place to apply: Door hinges and their
compartments.
Place to apply: Springs on upper
and lower doors.
Oil: LUBRICANT
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Procedure to remove
1243
3○
1harness (IDE CD-ROM)
○
2harness (power)
○
3Four screws
○
4Remove the optical drive in
the direction of arrow
BASE COVER ASSY
Procedure to remove
12
3
○
1A screw
○
2Pull the claw
○
3Remove the base in the
direction of arrow
6
OPTICAL DRIVE
3
3
12
4
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Procedure to remove
3
1
2
2
○
1harness (CARD READER)
○
2Two screws
○
3Remove the CARD READER in
the direction of arrow
CARD READER
FRONT USB /1394 PORT
Procedure to remove
○
1A screw
○
2Two screws
○
3Two screws
○
4USB Cover
○
51394 Port
○
6Front USB Port
3
2
6
1
2
3
45
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Procedure to remove Procedure to remove
1231
1
5
6
55 ○
1Two screws
○
2harness (power: P5)
○
3harness (SATA)
○
4Pull the HDD holder in the
direction of arrow.
○
5Four screws
○
6HDD
4
2○
1A screw
○
2Remove the PCI card in the
direction of arrow
5
PCI CARD
HDD ASSY
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Procedure to remove
1
33
3
3
2
4
○
1harness (power: P1)
○
2harness (power: P3)
○
3Four screws
○
4Pull out the switching power in
the direction of arrow.
SYSTEM FAN
Procedure to remove
○
1harness (System Fan)
○
2Four Screws
○
3Remove System fan in the
direction of arrow
2
2
2
2
3
SWITCHING POWER
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Procedure to remove
11
11
2
○
1Push down on the t wo clips at
the same time to unlatch the
memory
○
2Remove the memory by
grasping both ends and
pulling straight up.
MEMORY
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DDR socket
boss
memory
clip
clip
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CPU
Procedure to remove
○
1Move the lever around the
holder and lift as shown by the
arrow
○
2Open the cover in the direction
of arrow
○
3Remove the CPU carefully by
picking up at two ends slowly
and lifting off the socket. The
socket contains pins that can be
damaged easily!
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Grease (in the surface at the splatter)
Note: When heat sink is removed from CPU, wipe off the
thermal diffusion grease and put new silicon compound to
the place shown in the figure.
Thermal diffusion grease : silicon compound (G-765) 90G
Amount to apply : 0.5g (as the same size as the tip
of a match) (Pentium 4)
*Take care not to apply the grease to any other places
because it has high conductivity.
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1
1
1
1
4
3
Procedure to remove
○
1Remove the screws in a criss-cross
pattern, loosening 50% on each
screw to partially unseat and then
repeating to finally remove all
screws on the second pass.
Removing the screw entirely in any
order can damage the CPU and
socket.
○
2harness (CPU fan connector)
○
3DC fan (with heat sink)
○
4Pull straight up on the CPU fan sink
as shown
○
5harness (CPU power :P2)
○
6harness (1394)
○
7harness (FP USB_1)
○
8harness (IDE)
○
9harness (FP USB_2)
○
10 harness (SATA)
○
11 harness (FRONT PANEL)
○
12 Eight screws
○
13 Mother Board
7
6
7
9
10
11
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
MOTHER BOAR
D
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5
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MOTHER BOARD ASSY
12
6
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14
COVER SECTION
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DRIVE SECTION
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BOARD SECTION
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ACCESSORIES
900
KEYBOARD
901
MOUSE
902 902
CABLE, AUDIO (VGP-SP4) SPEAKER (SUBWOOFER)
903
CORD, POWER
906
CONTROLLER, VIDEO
905
REMOTE COMMANDER
907
CORD (FTYPE RF),
CONNECTION
908
TV OUT CABLE
909
CABLE, MODEM
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904
IR, RECEIVER
902
SPEAKER (LEFT/RIGHT)
902
SYSTEM SPEAKER
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NOTE:
The number of '1','2' and '4' are the quantity at the time of preinstallment.
In case of the 'S' mark, please refer to the respectively different CTO list.
Sale time
Ref.No. Part No. Description
RB36G RB34G RB30 RB38G RB35G RB33G RB31P RB39CP RB39CB RB39C RB15MG RB13M RB10M RB12M RB47G RB44G RB43 RB42G RB46G RB48G RB41P RB45G RB40 RB49B RB49 RB49P RB49G RB43MG RB41M RB42M RB40M RB54G RB52 RB50 RB53 RB57G RB51P RB55MGX RB53MGX RB51MV RB52MV RB50MAV
Remarks
1 A-1106-960-A BOARD, MOTHER
A-1106-961-A ASSY, M/B LEAD FREE W/COOLER BACK PLATE
1-789-306-11 BOARD,MOTHER(PRAGUE-P,ICH7R)
1-789-306-31 BOARD,MOTHER(PRAGUE-G,ICH7)
2 6-707-374-01 CPU(P4/3.60EG/7Q2)
6-707-375-01 CPU(P4/3.40EG/7PY)
6-707-376-01 CPU(P4/3.20EG/7PW) SSS SSSS
6-708-140-01 CPU(P4/3.2G/7Z8) SSSS
6-707-377-01 CPU(P4/3EG/7PU) SSS SSSS
6-708-141-01 CPU(P4/630/3.0G/7Z9) SSSS
6-707-756-01 CPU(P4/2.80EG/7PR) SSS
6-708-137-01 CPU(CEL/3.06G/7TQ) SSSS
6-707-804-01 CPU(CEL/2.8G/7TN) SSS SSSS
6-708-345-01 CPU(PD/820/2.8G/88T)
6-708-648-01 CPU(CELD/351/3.2G/7TZ)
3 1-787-313-11 HEAT SINK W/ FAN, DC
1-787-361-11 HEAT SINK W/ FAN, DC
A-1153-895-A HEAT SINK(AVC) ASSY Combine with No.5
4 6-600-388-01 DDR 512MB (HYS64D64320HU-5-C) 2 222 SSS 222222 2 SSSS
6-600-387-01 DDR 256MB (HYS64D32300HU-5-C) 22 2SSS2 4 2 2SSSS2121
6-600-403-01 DDR2 512MB (HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A) 22 2
6-600-427-01 DDR 256MB (M368L3223FUN-CCC) 22 2 2221
6-600-449-01 DDR2 256MB (HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A) 2
5 2-659-774-01 COOLER BACK PLATE(AVC) Combine with No.3
6 1-468-901-11 POWER SUPPLY 305W HP-P3087F3 HIPRO
1-468-901-21 POWER SUPPLY 305W ATX-300-12EB3 BESTEC
2005 Spring
US CTO
AM
US LA
2005 Summer
AM
US LAUS CTO
2005 Fall
AM
LAUS
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Ref.No. Part No. Description
RB36G RB34G RB30 RB38G RB35G RB33G RB31P RB39CP RB39CB RB39C RB15MG RB13M RB10M RB12M RB47G RB44G RB43 RB42G RB46G RB48G RB41P RB45G RB40 RB49B RB49 RB49P RB49G RB43MG RB41M RB42M RB40M RB54G RB52 RB50 RB53 RB57G RB51P RB55MGX RB53MGX RB51MV RB52MV RB50MAV
Remarks
11 1-797-254-12 HDD (W-CVXL107-S/WD3000JD-98KLB0/300GB)
1-797-075-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD2500JD-98HBC0/250GB)
1-797-075-21 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD2500JD-98HBC0/250GB) SSSS
1-797-340-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-3,WD2500JS-98MHB0/250GB) 11 11
1-797-076-11 HDD (6Y200M02671BA/200GB)
1-797-076-21 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD2000JD-98HBC0/200GB) SSSS
1-797-339-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-3, WD2000JS-98MHB0/200GB) 1
1-797-077-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD1600JD-98HBC0/160GB) SSS
1-797-077-21 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD1600JD-98HBC0/160GB) SSSS
1-797-338-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-3, WD1600JS-98MHB0/160GB) 2211
1-797-217-11 HDD (W-CVXL80-2-S/WD1200JD/120GB)
1-797-176-11 HDD (W-CVXL80SD2-S/WD800JD-98JNC0/80GB) SSS
1-797-176-21 HDD (W-CVXL80SD2-S/WD800JD-98JNC0/80GB) SSSS
1-797-337-11 HDD (W-CVXL80S-3, WD800JD-98LSA0/80GB) 11
12 2-581-606-01 HDD CAGE
21 8-457-604-90 DRIVE, DVD DW-D22A-VG
1-797-262-11 DVD+/-RW, DVR109VA SSSS
22 2-581-586-01 OPT DOOR1
23 2-581-757-01 LABEL (DVD+/-RW)
24 1-797-063-11 DVD-ROM/H-8163-F SSS SSSS
1-796-906-21 CD-ROM/SA-148-F SSS SSSS
1-796-963-21 DVD-ROM/SD-616-E
1-797-321-11 CD-ROM/40X/BTC-F565E, BTC
25 2-581-587-01 OPT DOOR2
26 2-581-755-01 LABEL (DVD-ROM) SSS SSSS
2-581-758-01 LABEL (CD-ROM) SSS SSSS
30 1-789-138-11 CARD READER
1-789-138-21 CARD READER
50 1-789-141-11 CARD, MODEM
51 A-1057-182-A MOUNTED PWB(US), ENX-26 (US F S)
A-1057-183-A MOUNTED PWB(MX), ENX-26 (US F S)
A-1138-167-A ENX-26 (US F XP) AS/W BRACKET
A-1133-281-A ENX-26(US F) AS/W BRACKET ASSY
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AM
US LA
2005 Summer
AM
US CTOUS
AM
LA
2005 Spring
US CTOUS LA
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Ref.No. Part No. Description
RB36G RB34G RB30 RB38G RB35G RB33G RB31P RB39CP RB39CB RB39C RB15MG RB13M RB10M RB12M RB47G RB44G RB43 RB42G RB46G RB48G RB41P RB45G RB40 RB49B RB49 RB49P RB49G RB43MG RB41M RB42M RB40M RB54G RB52 RB50 RB53 RB57G RB51P RB55MGX RB53MGX RB51MV RB52MV RB50MAV
Remarks
52 1-789-039-71 CARD, VGA (RADEON X300) SSS SSSS
1-789-183-31 CARD, VGA (RADEON X300)
53 Y-8315-237-A VGA COVER SSS SSSS
54 Y-8315-254-A VGA COVER SCREW SSS SSSS
100 1-963-566-21 FRONT PANEL CABLE
1-963-566-11 FRONT PANEL CABLE
101 1-963-569-11 HARNESS, USB
102 1-963-570-11 HARNESS, 1394
103 1-830-298-11 CABLE, CARD READER
104 1-963-531-11 CABLE, S-ATA HARNESS (HDD)
105 1-963-565-11 CABLE, ODD HARNESS (ODD)
106 1-963-745-11 HARNESS(AUDIO AOI)
200 A-1096-303-A ASSY, BEZEL, FRONT, HRZN
201 A-1106-962-A ASSY,BEZEL,FRONT,HRZN(S)
202 2-581-585-01 BEZEL
203 2-581-588-01 USB DOOR
204 2-581-595-01 OPT DOOR SPRING
205 2-581-600-01 LEFT SLIDE
206 2-581-601-01 RIGHT SLIDE
207 A-1106-963-A ASSY,BASEPAN,HRZN(S)
208 A-1096-307-A ASSY I/O SHIELDING, HRZN
A-1144-457-A ASSY I/O SHIELDING, HRZN
209 2-581-604-01 TOP COVER
210 2-581-616-01 IO EMI SHIELDING
211 2-581-619-01 SLOT COVER
212 A-1106-964-A ASSY,BOTTOM COVER(S)
213 2-581-621-01 RUBBER FOOT
214 2-581-622-01 LED RUBBER
215 2-581-645-01 HOLDER
216 2-581-628-01 USB COVER
217 1-787-304-11 FAN, 92*92*25MM, 3400RPM, FOXCONN
1-787-304-51 FAN
218 2-581-582-01 LED HOLDER(CLED-1D)
219 2-581-646-01 SIDE COVER L
220 A-1107-622-A FAN DUCT BKT ASSY
2005 Fall
AM
2005 Summer
US US LALA
AM
US
AM
2005 Spring
US CTO LAUS CTO
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