Sony Vaio VGC-RC Series User manual

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PERSONAL COMPUTER
SERVICE MANUAL
•Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
This manual and the constituent data may not be
replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part
without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation.
Ver. 2 2006A
Revision History
VGC-RC Series
S400
9-876-535-02
2006A0500-1
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Published by VBDVAIO-GS Division
Area Model Lineup
VGC-RC110G
VGC-RC210G
American US Canadian
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Service and Inspection Precautions
1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special precau-
tions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precautions listed in the operating manual
and other associated documents.
2. Use designated parts only
The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as noncombustibility and the
ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same safety characteris-
tics as the originals. Also remember that the 0mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and parts
lists, denotes components that have particularly 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 insulating materials (tubes
and tape) and the mounting of parts above the printer board. 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 components...
Never reuse components.Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors is easily dam-
aged by heat.
6. When handling flexible print boards...
• The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270°C.
• 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 easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with
care.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Sony,VAIO and CLIE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows,Windows
Media, Outlook, Bookshelf and other Microsoft products are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The word Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. AMD, the AMD
logo, otherAMD product names and combinations thereof are trademarks ofAdvanced Micro Devices,
Inc. Intel Inside logo, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.Transmeta, the Transmeta logo, Crusoe Processor, the Crusoe logo and combinations
thereof are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation in the USA and other countries. Graffiti, HotSync,
PalmModem, and Palm OS are resistered trademarks, and the Hotsync logo and Palm are trademarks
of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (M) and Motrola are trademarks of Motrora, Inc. Other Motrola
products and services with (R) mark like Dragomball are the trademarks of Motrola, Inc.
All other names of systems, products 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
CHAPTER 1. DISASSEMBLY............................................................................................. 1-1
(to 1-11)
CHAPTER 2. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM ............................................................... 2-1
(to 2-1)
CHAPTER 3. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded View ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
(to 3-4)
3-2. Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3-5
(to 3-6)
History of the changes is shown as the “Revision
History” at the end of this data.

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CHAPTER 1.
DISASSEMBLY
FLOWCHART
Cover R Assy
P1-2 Side Door Assy/ HDD Door Assy/Bezel Assy
P1-3 HDD
P1-4
VGA (RADEON X300) Card
P1-3
DVD+-RW Drive/
DVD-ROM Drive
P1-4
MDC Modem
P1-8
CNX-334
Board
P1-6
130W Heatsink Assy
P1-5
Mother Board
P1-10
ENX-26 (US F)
AS/W Bracket Assy
P1-2
Switching Power
P1-11
Card Reader
P1-7
CPU
P1-8
Memory
P1-9

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Procedure to remove
B1
2COVER R Assy
five claws
five claws
six claws
1
COVER R ASSY
FLOWCHART
1Remove
two screws.
2Remove the COVER R Assy
in the direction of arrow.
Procedure to remove
B2
3ENX-26 (US F) AS/W Bracket Assy
ENX-26 (US F) AS/W BRACKET ASSY
1
2
FLOWCHART
1Remove a connector.
2Remove
a screw.
3Remove the ENX-26 (US F) AS/
W Bracket Assy.

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Procedure to remove
B2
3Remove the VGA (RADEON X300) Card.
VGA (RADEON X300) CARD
2
1
FLOWCHART
1Remove
a screw.
2Lift the lever.
3Remove the
VGA (RADEON X300) Card.
Procedure to remove
8Bezel Assy
3HDD Door Assy
6Side Door
Assy
SIDE DOOR ASSY/HDD DOOR ASSY/BEZEL ASSY
2
1
5
45
7
FLOWCHART
1Push the button.
2Remove three claws.
3Remove the HDD Door Assy.
4Remove three claws.
5Remove three claws.
6Remove the Side Door Assy.
7Remove six claws.
8Remove the Bezel Assy.

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Procedure to remove
B2
B2
7HDD
HDD
6
4
2
1
3
5
1Remove a connector (power).
2Remove a connector (SATA).
3Remove
a screw.
4Lift the lever.
5Remove the HDD Holder Assy.
6Remove
four screws.
5Remove the HDD.
FLOWCHART
Procedure to remove
B6
B6
8DVD-ROM Drive
4DVD+-RW Drive
DVD+-RW DRIVE/DVD-ROM DRIVE
3
75
6
2
1
FLOWCHART
1Remove a connector
(ODD ATA66).
2Remove a connector (power).
3Remove
two screws.
4Remove DVD+-RW Drive.
5Remove a connector
(ODD ATA66).
2Remove a connector (power).
3Remove
two screws.
4Remove DVD-ROM Drive.

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Procedure to remove
B2
B8
8qa130W Heatsink Assy
130W HEATSINK ASSY
1
2
3
64
5
7
9
0
FLOWCHART
1Remove two claws.
2Remove the Air Duct Front
in the direction of arrow.
3Remove
two screws.
4Remove
two screws.
5Remove four claws.
6Remove the Air Duct Assy
in the direction of arrow.
7Remove four claws.
8Pull out the Heatsink Assy
in the direction of arrow.
9Remove a connector (DC Fan)
0Remove the harness from
Cable Clamp.
qa Remove the
130W Heatsink Assy.

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Procedure to remove
B6
B6
6CNX-334 Board
CNX-334 BOARD
4
2
3
5
1
FLOWCHART
1Remove
three screws.
2Pull out the AV PCB BKTAssy
in the direction of arrow.
3Remove a connector
(Video Harness).
4Remove a connector
(Audio Harness).
5Remove
two screws.
6Remove CNX-334 Board.

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Procedure to remove
B6
35 Card Reader
CARD READER
1
4
FLOWCHART
2
1Remove a connector
(Mini USB+1Port USB).
2Remove
two screws.
3Pull out the Card Reader
in the direction of arrow.
4Remove a connector
(Mini USB).
5Remove The Card Reader.

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Procedure to remove
B2
5MDC Modem Unit
MDC MODEM UNIT
1
2
34
FLOWCHART
1Remove a connector (power).
2Remove a connector
(Azalia Harness).
3Remove a connector
(RJ11 Harness).
4Remove
a screw.
5Remove the MDC Modem Unit
in the direction of arrow.
Procedure to remove
grease
(in the surface
at the splatter)
4CPU
CPU
12
3
FLOWCHART
1Lay the set down sideways.
2Remove the lever.
3Open the cover.
4Remove the CPU vertically.
Note : When heat sink is removed from CPU, install new ones
after thermal diffusion grease is wiped off and silicon
compound is applied to the place shown in the figure.
Thermal diffusion grease : silicon compound (G-765) 90G
Amount to apply : 0.5 g (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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Procedure to remove
DIMM soket
MEMORY
Clip
Clip
Boss
MEMORY INSTALLATION
Note1 : With the clips left open, insert the memory
so that boss of DIMM socket engage with
slot of memory.
Note2 : Make sure that clips are closed when the
memory were inserted completely.
Note3 : Insert the memory, starting from the one
having smallest bank number.
MEMORY
1
21
FLOWCHART
1Open two clips same time.
2Remove the Momory
(DDR 512MB).

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Procedure to remove
B2
4Mother Board
MOTHER BOARD
12
2
FLOWCHART
1Remove fourteen connectors.
2Remove
seven screws.
3Remove a boss.
4Remove the Mother Board
in the direction of arrow.
two claws
SATA cable
3

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Procedure to remove
B2
4Switching Power
SWITCHING POWER
1
2
3
FLOWCHART
1Remove two connectors
(power)
2Remove
four screws.
3Remove the cable from
Cable Clamps.
4Remove the Switching Power
in the direction of arrow.

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MOTHER BOARD (PR) ASSY
CHAPTER 2.
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
2-1.VGC-RC Series
CMOS CLR
1-2: CMOS CLR
2-3: NORMAL
3
1P10
IDE
AUDIO
OPTICAL DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE
POWER
IDE HDD
Harness (ODD ATA66)
Harness (SATA TYPE1)
Harness (SATA TYPE2)
Harness (SATA TYPE3)
Harness (SATA TYPE4)
P11
P6
P7
P2
P1
5inch Bay1
(Upper side)
(Upper side) (Lower side)
(Lower side)
5inch Bay2
HDD Bay1
HDD
HDD
HDD
POWER
IDE POWER
P8
P9
Harness
(FRONT PANEL)
MOTHER BOARD
(PR-P)
POWER SUPPLY
CPU
SOCKET
478
HEATSINK WITH FAN
DIMM Socket (×4)
DIMM0
Rear
AC INPUT
120V 4.5A
50/60Hz
PCI Express
MONITOR
DVI
DIMM1
DIMM1
DIMM0
Rear Panel
MOUSE
KEYBOARD
USB X2
USB X2
i. LINK
S400
6pin
PRINTER
MIC
WOOFER/
CENTER
OPTICAL
OUT
LINE IN
HEAD PHONES
NET-
WORK
REAR
LINE
USBx2
USB
PANEL
1
2
8
9
POWER
SW
POWER
LED
CD
LED
HDD
LED
PCI1
ENX-26 BOARD
VGA CARD
CN1 CN5
PCI
114
10
CN3 CP1
AUDIO INPUT S VIDEOVIDEORVIDEO 1 INPUT VHF/UHF
(Antenna)
L
Harness (VIDEO)
Harness (AZ)
Harness (AUDIO)
Harness (RJ11)
Harness (2PORT USB)
Harness (MINI USB+ 1PORT USB)
Harness (1394)
DIMM_0
DIMM_1
DIMM_0
DIMM_1
MOTHER BOARD
(PR-P)
SM/xD-Picture
Card
CF Card
J1
SD
MEMORY
STICK
i. LINK
S400
4pin
MEMORY BOARD
MEMORY BOARD
MEMORY BOARD
MEMORY BOARD
MODEM
(MDC)
CARD
SLRVIDEO
S VIDEO
CNX-334 BOARD
(Front Connector)
AV1
AV_JACK1
MIC_
JACK1
EXX_
JACK1
AUDIO1
LINE
TV OUT
CARD READER
From board to connector
(direct connection)
Harness
(with connectors on both ends)
Harness (soldering on either end)
The Mother board of service parts can be used without changing
factory jumper setting, when it was replaced for service.
0CAUTION
Do not change the jumper with the power turned on.
Before changing the jumper, turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord from the set.

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CHAPTER 3.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded View
drive section
211
206
207
209
208
210
231
228
227
249
223
223 251
205 237
201
225
237
200
B1
B1
B3
254
COVER SECTION

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B3
110
112
B3B1
214
218
114
B6
B3
B2
239
242
221
245
241
115
11 100
6
3
241
109
104
B2
B2
B2
B2
board section
22
110
250
258
215
215
240
B2
B8
202
253
DRIVE SECTION

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1
233
2
234235
4
105
112
111
110
101
100 108
106 102 103
104
B2
51 244
B2
B6
B3
111 222
107
108
222
219
212
219
B6
203
B2
B2
255
203107
236
243
52
C1
247
105
109
B2 257
213
106
220
252 246
B7
B2
B2
BOARD SECTION

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ACCESSORIES
900
REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-MC10)
902
KEY BOARD
926
BATTERY COVER
908
SYSTEM SPEAKER (BOX TYPE)
911
CORD, AC
907
MOUSE (USB) 913
IR RECEIVER
914
VIDEO CONTROLLER

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3-2. Parts List
NOTE:
•The parts listed here are for service, and therefore they may be different from
the parts shown in circuit diagrams or used in the set.
•#mark:The parts which can be sold.
•When you exchange the parts which the Rmark attached, be sure to write in
firm ware etc.
•The number of the mark “2” is the quantity at the time of preinstallment.
BASIC LIST
The components identified by
mark 0or dotted line with mark
0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
2005 Fall 2006 Spring
Ref No. Part No. Description RC110G RC210G
1 1-789-306-11 BOARD, MOTHER(PR-P, ICH7R) zz
2 6-708-344-01 CPU PD SMF 3G (HH80551PG0802MNSL88S) z
6-709-267-01 IC HH80553PG0804MSL8WR [Pemtium D/930/3.0GHZ] z
3 1-787-417-11 FAN, DC zz
4 6-600-403-01 DDR 512MB (HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A) 2
6-600-484-01 DDR 512MB (MT8HTF6464AY-53EB3) 2
6-600-458-01 IC EBE51UD8AEFA-5C-E (512MB) 2
6-600-403-01 IC HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A (512MB) 2
6-600-484-01 IC MT8HTF6464AY-53EB3 (512MB) 2
06 1-468-954-11 POWER, SWITCHING zz
11 A-1147-418-A HDD (M-SBR-S/7L250S0/250GB) ASSY(S) z1-797-087-21
A-1147-419-A HDD (SA-P120-S/SP2504C/250GB) ASSY(S) z1-797-324-11
A-1126-698-A HDD (S-TONKA/ST3250823AS/250GB) ASSY (S) z1-797-196-11
A-1147-420-A HDD (W-CVXL80-3/WD2500JS-98MHB0/250GB) ASSY(S) z1-797-340-11
A-1147-441-A HDD/S-AYUMA-S(160GB) ASSY(S) 2 1-797-341-11
A-1147-440-A HDD/W-CVXL80-3(160GB) ASSY(S) 2 1-797-338-11
21 1-797-262-21 DVD+-RW/P-109-F zz
22 8-449-659-10 DVD-ROM DRIVE DDU1615-VR zz
51 1-789-308-11 BOARD, CNX-334 (FRONT CONN) zz
52 1-789-183-31 CARD, VGA (RADEON X300) zz
100 1-964-104-11 HARNESS,SATA TYPE1 zz
101 1-964-104-21 HARNESS,SATA TYPE2 zz
102 1-964-104-31 HARNESS,SATA TYPE3 zz
103 1-964-104-41 HARNESS,SATA TYPE4 zz
104 1-964-105-11 HARNESS,ODD ATA66 zz
105 1-964-108-11 HARNESS,AZALIA zz
106 1-964-109-11 HARNESS,FRONT PANEL zz
107 1-964-110-11 HARNESS,VIDEO zz
108 1-964-111-11 HARNESS,AUDIO zz
109 1-964-112-11 HARNESS,RJ11 zz
110 1-964-114-11 HARNESS,MINI USB+1PORT USB zz
111 1-964-115-11 HARNESS,2PORT USB zz
112 1-964-116-11 HARNESS,1394 zz
114 2-657-210-01 CABLE CRAMP (FOR MODEM) z
115 2-657-209-01 CABLE CRAMP (FOR POWER) z
200 A-1144-833-A COVER R ASSY zz
201 A-1144-835-A COVER L ASSY zz
202 2-653-443-01 MIC COVER zz
#203 2-651-311-01 PCI SLOT COVER zz
#205 A-1138-351-A HDD DOOR ASSY zz
#206 A-1147-050-A DOOR ODD T ASSY zz
#207 A-1147-051-A DOOR ODD B ASSY zz
#208 2-649-474-01 DOOR IO zz
#209 2-649-473-01 DOOR CARDREADER zz
Note
2005 Fall 2006 Spring
Ref No. Part No. Description RC110G RC210G
210 A-1138-357-A SIDE DOOR ASSY zz
211 A-1138-354-A BEZEL ASSY zz
212 A-1138-350-A CHASSIS ASSY zz
213 A-1138-353-A AV PCB BKT ASSY zz
214 A-1144-834-A AV PCB BKT 2 ASSY zz
215 2-657-245-01 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET zz
218 2-594-899-01 BRKT, RJ11 zz
219 2-649-455-01 SIDE COVER RING zz
220 2-649-471-01 SWITCH HOLDER zz
221 2-649-495-01 FAN HOLDER zz
222 2-653-449-01 LED HOLDER zz
223 2-649-482-01 SPRING ODD zz
225 2-649-865-01 IO LABEL (GP) zz
227 2-649-873-01 LABEL (DVD+-RW), DRIVE zz
228 2-649-874-01 LABEL (DVD-ROM) zz
231 2-649-888-22 ID LABEL z
2-666-644-21 LABEL, ID z
233 2-653-442-01 THERMAL SHEET zz
234 2-653-445-01 MYLAR CPU zz
235 2-653-446-01 MYLAR MB-1 zz
236 2-653-447-01 MYLAR CPU-1 zz
#237 2-649-964-01 RUBBER FOOT zz
239 A-1138-356-A B CAS DUMMY ASSY zz
240 A-1138-358-A AIR DUCT ASSY zz
241 A-1139-004-A HDD HOLDER ASSY zz
242 A-1139-005-A IO ASSY z
A-1148-971-A IO ASSY z
243 2-649-456-01 CPU SUPPORT zz
244 2-653-448-01 MB SPACER zz
245 2-649-496-01 AIR DUCT FRONT zz
246 2-649-953-01 130W HEATSINK zz
247 A-1141-017-A MDC MODEM UNIT zz
#249 2-653-450-01 DAMPER zz
250 1-789-138-21 CARD READER zz
251 2-657-208-01 FDD CUSHION zz
252 2-655-825-01 AV PCB BKT SHIELD zz
253 4-654-836-01 LABEL (ETHER), CAUTION zz
254 2-649-962-01 CARDREADER DUMMY zz
255 A-1133-281-A ENX-26(US F) AS/W BRACKET ASSY zz
257 2-659-880-01 THERMAL SHEET(SMALL) zz
258 2-649-966-01 3.5 EMI SHIELDING zz
B1 2-653-161-01 SCREW (NO.6-32UNC) EXTERIOR zz
#B2 4-645-944-22 SCREW (SW) (NO.6-32UNC) zz
B3 4-673-018-02 SCREW SPECIAL HEAD zz
B6 4-680-025-01 +PWH3X5 zz
B7 7-682-546-04 SCREW +B 3X5 zz
B8 4-218-254-22 SCREW (M2.6), +PTPWH zz
C1 1-528-174-31 BATTERY, LITHIUM (CR2032 TYPE) zz
C3 7-300-004-33 COMPOUND,SILICON (X-23-7762)1G zz
Note