Sony VGN-C Series Installation instructions

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VGN-C SERIES
VGN-C Series
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Safety Precautions
In order to prevent harm to both yourself and the unit, ALWAYS disconnect all peripherals and
cables, and unplug the AC Adapter before performing any repairs on the unit. Shoes with non-
conductive rubber soles should be worn to minimize the chance of shock or injury.
ESD Protection
The components of the VGN-C Series are susceptible to damage caused by ESD (electrostatic
discharge). Always follow proper grounding procedures and utilize appropriate equipment such as
a wrist grounding strap and anti-static mat when performing any repairs on the unit. If a properly
grounded wrist strap is not available, touch an unpainted metal surface of the computer chassis to
discharge static electricity. This should be done periodically during the repair to discharge any
static charge that has been accumulated. When removing a component from the system, be sure to
place it on an anti-static mat.
Cosmetic Care
Always protect both the unit and the repair surface from scratches, dings, dents, and other cosmetic
damage by placing a protective mat between the unit and the repair surface. Never place an LCD
face-down on an unprotected surface.
VGN-C Series – Preliminary Considerations
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VGN-C Series – Flow Chart
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VGN-CXX
BATTERY
MEMORY
ODD
KEYBOARD
PALMREST
TOUCHPAD
LCD ASSY BEZEL
INVERTER
LCD PANEL
HDD
MB
CPU FAN
THERMAL
RJ-11/RJ-45 DC JACK
SPEAKER
POWER
SWITCH BOARD
WIRELESS
LAN CARD BLUETOOTH PCCARD BOARD FUNCTION BOARD
HEAT SINK CPU
BOTTOM
ASSY
HINGE L/R
BOTTOM
HOUSING
ANTENNA
L/R LCD HOUSING
MIC

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VGN-C Series - Screws
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Screw needed for Disassembly
B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B10 B6
4M2*L4B5LCD BEZEL
4M2*L4B5THERMAL MODULE CPU
4M2*L4B5THERMAL FAN
2M2*L4B5LCD PANEL
6M2*L4B5HINGE L/R
4M2*L4B5HINGE COVER L/R
3M2*L3.5B4PALMREST (ODD)
M2*L3.5
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L3
M2*L2.5
M2*L2.5
M2*L2.5
2B3FUNCTION BOARD
3B4POWER SWITCH BOARD
2B3TOUCHPAD BUTTON
4B3SHELTER PLATE
1B3TOUCHPAD GROUND WIRE
4B3SPEAKER
2B3BLUETOOTH ANTENNA
2B3RJ SHIELD
2B3DC IN SHIELD
2B3MOTHERBOARD
2
2
2
2
Amount
B3
B2
B2
B2
Screw model
PC CARD BOARD
THERMAL MODULE CPU
WLAN ANTENEN L/R
MIC BOARD
Station
M3*L3
M2*L15
M2*L15
M2*L10
M2*L10
M2*L7
M2*L7
M2*L7
M2*L7
M2*L7
M2*L7
2B6PALMREST (TOP)
1B8KEYBOARD
6B10ASSY LCD
1B8PALMREST
1B7THERMAL MODULE (MB)
1B7MOTHERBOARD
1B6ODD
2
8
2
2
Amount
B6
B6
B6
B6
Screw model
THERMAL MODULE VGA
HDD
PALMREST (BOTTOM)
CPU COVER
Station

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1) OVERVIEW-BACK
PRESS THE UNLOCK TAB AND THE RELEASE TAB TOWARDS THE CENTER OF
THE BATTERY. SLIDE THE BATTERY AWAY THE SYSTEM.
VGN-C Series - Battery Removal
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LOCK / UNLOCK RELEASE

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
1)
LOOSEN ONE RETAINED SCREW
2)
3)
ROTATE THE RAM DOOR TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM
GENTLY PRESS THE CLIPS AWAY FROM THE MEMORY MODULE AND LIFT
THE MEMORY MODULE FROM THE SYSTEM
VGN-C Series - Memory Removal
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REPEAT FOR THE SECOND MEMORY MODULE
4)

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1)
2)
VGN-C Series - CPU Removal
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REMOVE TWO SCREWS. LOOSEN ONE RETAINED SCREW. ROTATE THE
CPU COVER FROM THE TOP
DISCONNECT THE FAN CABLE. REMOVE FOUR SCREWS FROM THE FAN
AND FOUR SCREWS FROM THE HEAT SINK
3)
LIFT THE FAN STRAIGHT UP. ROTATE THE HEATSINK TOWARDS THE EDGE
OF SYSTEM AND REMOVE
4)
UNLOCK THE CPU SOCKET BY ROTATING THE LOCK TO THE LEFT
WITH A FLAT-BLADE SCREWDRIVE. CAREFULLY LIFT THE CPU UP
FAN CABLE
RETAINED
SCREW
B6
B5

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1)
2)
REMOVE ONE SCREW
SLIDE THE OPTICAL DRIVE OUT OF THE SYSTEM
VGN-C Series - ODD Removal
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B6

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1)
2)
VGN-C Series – Hard Drive Removal
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REMOVE TWO SCREWS
SLIDE THE HDD TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE SYSTEM AND REMOVE
B6

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
RELEASE THE FOUR KEYBOARD CLIPS
ROTATE THE KEYBOARD TOWARDS THE FRONT OF SYSTEM
DISCONNECT THE KEYBOARD CABLE AND REMOVE
VGN-C Series - Keyboard Removal
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1)
2)
3)
4)
REMOVE ONE SCREW
B8

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
2) 3)
DISCONNECT THE SPEAKER CABLE, POWER SWITCH CABLE AND THE
TOUCHPAD CABLE. REMOVE THREE SCREWS. NOTE THAT ONE IS
SIGNIFICANTLY LONGER THAN THE REST
REMOVE ELEVEN SCREWS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. NOTE THE THREE
SCREWS UNDERNEATH THE ODD BAY ARE SHORTER
LIFT THE PALMREST UP. GENTLY RELEASING THE DETENTS
VGN-C Series - Palmrest Removal
Disassemble Instruction
1)
POWER SWITCH CABLE
SPEAKER CABLE
TOUCHPAD CABLE
B6 B4
B6
B8

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
ROTATE THE BATTERY BAY COVER UP FROM THE FRONT AND LIFT LIFT THE POWER SWITCH BOARD UP FROM THE FRONT. NOTE THE
ROUTING OF CABLE
VGN-C Series – Power Switch Board Removal
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1)
2)
3)
4)
REMOVE FOUR SCREWS FROM UNDER THE BATTERY BAY REMOVE THREE SCREWS. LIFT THE BRACKET UP
CABLE
BRACKET
B3
B4

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
OVERVIEW-FRONT
VGN-C Series - Speaker Removal
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1)
2)
REMOVE THE SPEAKERS AND HARNESS. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS
REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM EACH SPEAKER
B3

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
1)
VGN-C Series - Touchpad Removal
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3)
2)
OVERVIEW-FRONT
DISCONNECT THE TOUCHPAD CABLE AND REMOVE
REMOVE THREE SCREWS. RELEASE THE CLIPS AND LIFT THE
TOUCHPAD BUTTONS UP
THE TOUCHPAD IS AFFIXED TO THE PALMREST WITH DOUBLE-SIDED
ADHESIVE
CLIP
CLIP
B3

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
LIFT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WIRELESS CARD UP. REMOVE THE CARD
AWAY FROM THE SOCKET
VGN-C Series – Wireless LAN Card Removal
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OVERVIEW-FRONT
2) 3)
1)
DISCONNECT THE TWO WIRELESS LAN ANTENNAS
RELEASE THE WIRELESS CARD BY PRESSING THE TWO CLIPS
AWAY FROM THE CARD
WIRELESS
LAN
ANTENNAS

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalVGN-C Series – Bluetooth Module and Antenna Removal
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2)
1) OVERVIEW-FRONT
REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM THE BLUETOOTH ANTENNA
LIFT THE BLUETOOTH ANTENNA UP. LIFT THE BLUETOOTH MODULE UP
BLUETOOTH
MODULE
B3

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1)
2)
3)
VGN-C Series – PC Card Board Removal
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OVERVIEW-FRONT
DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS ON THE PC CARD BOARD FPC.
REMOVE TWO SCREWS.
LIFT THE PC CARD STRAIGHT UP
DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS ON THE PC CARD BOARD FPC
AND REMOVE THE FPC
PC CARD
BOARD FPC
PC CARD
BOARD FPC
B2

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
1)
2)
Disassemble Instruction
3)
VGN-C Series – LCD Assembly Removal
OVERVIEW-FRONT
DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS ON THE LCD HARNESS REMOVE THREE SCREWS FROM THE RIGHT HINGE AND LIFT THE LCD
ASSEMBLY STRAIGHT UP
DISCONNECT THE MICROPHONE HARNESS. REMOVE THREE
SCREWS FROM THE LEFT HINGE
MICROPHONE
HARNESS
LCD
HARNESS
B10
B10

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE I/O BOARD. REMOVE TWO SCREWS
AND LIFT THE I/O BOARD UP
VGN-C Series – Function Board Removal
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1)
2)
3)
DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE I/O BOARD. DISCONNECT THE
CABLE FROM THE MOTHERBOARD AND REMOVE DISCONNECT THE RJ-11 HARNESS AND RJ-45 HARNESS
RJ-11
HARNESS
RJ-45
HARNESS
FUNCTION BOARD
MOTHERBOARD
B3
FUNCTION BOARD

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
2)
LIFT THE RJ-11/RJ-45 ASSEMBLY STRAIGHT UP
VGN-C Series – RJ-11/RJ-45 Harness Removal
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OVERVIEW-FRONT
1)
REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM THE RJ-11/RJ-45 BRACKET
B3