Sony VGN-N SERIES Installation instructions

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VGN-N SERIES
VGN-N 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-N 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-N Series – Preliminary Considerations
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VGN-N Series – Flow Chart
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VGN-NXX
BATTERY
MEMORY
ODD
KEYBOARD
PALMREST
TOUCHPAD
LCD ASSY BEZEL INVERTER LCD PANEL
HDD
MB CPU FAN CPU
VGA THERMAL
RJ11/RJ45
DC JACK
BATTERY COVER
SPEAKER

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VGN-N Series - Screws
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T2*L3
M2*L5
M2*L5
M2*L5
M2*L7
M2*L10
M3*L6
M2*L10
M2*L1.8
M2*L1.8
M2*L3
M2*L7
M2*L7
M2*L7
1B2BATTERY COVER
4B10SPEAKER
4B4LCD BEZEL
2B4VGA THERMAL
3B3MOTHERBOARD
4B4CPU FAN
2B9HDD
6B1HINGE
1B9PALMREST
3B2BOTTOM
3
12
1
2
Amount
B7
B3
B3
B3
Screw model
ODD
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
KEYBOARD
Station
B1 B2 B3 B4 B7 B9 B10
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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.
LOCK / UNLOCK RELEASE
VGN-N Series - Battery Removal
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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
1)
LOOSEN ONE RETAINED SCREW
2)
3)
ROTATE THE RAM DOOR FROM THE UPPER EDGE AND LIFT UP
REMOVE EACH RAM MODULE BY RELEASING THE CLIPS AND LIFTING THE
RAM FROM THE SOCKET
VGN-N Series - Memory Removal
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1)
2)
REMOVE TWO SCREWS
SLIDE THE OPTICAL DRIVE OUT OF THE SYSTEM
VGN-N Series - Optical Drive Removal
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B3

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1)
REMOVE ONE SCREW
2)
RELEASE FIVE TABS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE KEYBOARD
3)
ROTATE THE KEYBOARD FROM THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE
4)
DISCONNECT THE KEYBOARD CABLE
VGN-N Series - Keyboard Removal
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B3

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1)
REMOVE EIGHTEEN SCREWS FROM THE PALMREST. NOTE THERE
ARE THREE DIFFERENT LENGTHS
2)
DISCONNECT THE TOUCHPAD CABLE. REMOVE ONE SCREW
3)
LIFT THE PALMREST FROM THE FRONT EDGE. GENTLY
RELEASING THE DETENTS
TOUCHPAD
CABLE
VGN-N Series - Palmrest Removal
Disassemble Instruction
B3 B2
B7
B9

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VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal
OVERVIEW-BACK
1)
REMOVE TWO SCREWS. LIFT THE TOUCHPAD BUTTONS
FROM THE TOP EDGE
DISCONNECT THE TOUCHPAD CABLE
THE TOUCHPAD IS AFFIXED TO THE PALMREST WITH DOUBLE-
SIDED ADHESIVE
2)
3)
VGN-N Series - Touchpad Removal
Disassemble Instruction
B7