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Chapter 1. Disassembly & Assembly Guide1.MS-1-D.1

1-3. Disassembly & Assembly

- Main Section -

MS-1　Main Section Disassembly(15-inch Model)

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Battery Pack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

3)

Button (Battery,3)

Slide the Button (Battery,3) to the “UNLOCK” side.

Button (Battery)

Door (Battery)

3)

Remove the Battery Pack.

Battery Pack

*There are four detents. Remove the Battery from one side detents (two places) .

Slide the Button (Battery) in the direction of the arrow,and remove the Door (Battery) .

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Screws(Bottom)1)

1.MS-1-D.3

Screw:Red-B7、Light blue-B4、Yellow green-B3、Yellow-B5、Blue-B18、Orange-B1

Remove the 22 screws (The Screws of the Palmrest are not denoted).

Screw securing Key Board

MBX (I/O bracket）securing screw

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Keyboard1.MS-1-D.4

3) 4)

1)Detent

Keyboard

2)

FPC

Detent

Disengage the three Detents.

*Press them lightly, and the keyboard is unlocked. *Detents are located under the Ctrl, Space and End keys. Raise the Keyboard.

Slide the Lock lever upward vertically to unlock the FPC. Remove the FPC vertically.

Lock lever

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Palmrest1)

1.MS-1-D.5

3)

Remove the two Screws.

Screw:Blue-B7,Red-B4

Palmrest

FFC

2)

FPC

4)

Raise the Palmrest lightly, and remove the FFC vertically.

Pull out the FPC vertically.

Remove the Pamlrest. *There are three detents.

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Bluetooth Module1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.6

3) 4)

Kapton tape

Cable (BT Antenna)

IFX Board

Cable (BT Antenna)

Screw:B12

Connector

Remove the Screw.

Remove the Cable (BT Antenna) from the Housing (Bottom).

Peel off the Kapton tape.

Remove the Bluetooth Module from the IFX Board.*They are connected by the Connector.　

Bluetooth Equipped Model

Housing (Bottom)Bluetooth Module

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IFX-324 Board1)

1.MS-1-D.7

3)

IFX Board

Dowel

FFC

Screw:B7

2)

Remove the three screws. Hold the area around the dowel and raise it to remove the IFX Board. 　*FFC is connected.

Pull the FFC vertically to remove it from the Mother Board.

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HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.8

Screw:B7

HDD

Remove the two screws. Raise the CNX Board portion that is connected to the HDD, and remove the HDD.

*The connector is located on the back of the CNX Board.

CNX Board

Connector Portions

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Parts of the HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.9

3)

HDD

Remove the Bracket (two places).

HDD Bracket R

HDD Bracket LScrew:B11 4)

Remove the IFX Board from the HDD. *Be careful not to bend the pins.

Remove the screw each on the right and left.

Remove the screw each on the right and left, and remove the

EMI Spring (HDD).

EMI Spring (HDD)

Screw:B11 IFX Board

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Optical Disc Drive1)

1.MS-1-D.10

Slide the Optical Disc Drive in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 　*The Connector is connected to the Main Board.

2)

Main Board

Connector

Remove the Screw.

Screw:B5

Optical Disc Drive

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LCD Section-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.11

4)

Wireless LAN card

Cable (Wireless LAN)

Peel off the Kapton Tape (two places), and remove the Cable.

Cable (Wireless LAN)

Disconnect the Cable (Wireless LAN) from the Wireless LAN Card.*Disconnect the Connector vertically with the tweezers or the like.

3)

LCD Section

Bottom section

Cover (Hinge)

Remove the Cover (two places)

*Open the LCD as wide as possible, and hold the bottom section. Flip the large detent on the front side upward, and the Cover iseasy to remove.

Kapton Tape

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LCD Section-21.MS-1-D.12

3) 4)

Raise the LCD Section on your both hands to remove it.

1)

Disconnect the Harness coming from the LCD.

LCD Section

Remove the two screws on the rear.

Screw:B9

Screw:B7

Remove the three Screws each on the right and left.

2)

*Hold the LCD Section not to tumble it while at work.

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Display Base1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.13

Remove the Display Base.

Screw:B1

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ネジ(7か所)をはずします。

Remove the seven screws.

*It is recommended to disengaging the detents first in the direction of the arrows (left).

Display Base

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Fin(Thermal Module)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.14

Remove the three screws. Pull out the Fin (Thermal Module) toward you.

Screw:B1

*Pull out the Fin from metallic box of the Thermal Module to remove it.

Remark

Fin(Thermal Module)

Thermal Module

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CPU1)

2)

1.MS-1-D.15

Raise the CPU upward vertically to remove. *Be careful not to bend the pins.

CPU

Unlock the CPU by using a 4 mm flat head screwdriver as shown in the picture.

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Thermal Module1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.16

3)

Remove the four screws. Disconnect the Harness vertically.

Pull the Thermal Module toward your and remove it.

Screw:Blue-B4,Red-B3

Harness

Thermal Module

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Mother Board-11)

1.MS-1-D.17

2) 3)

Remove the one screw. Remove the Bracket (RJ11) and Cable (RJ11) .

Screw:B5

Harness

FPCMother Board

Bracket (RJ11)Cable (RJ11)

Disconnect the Harness and FPC from the Mother Board vertically.

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Mother Board-21) 2)

1.MS-1-D.18

Raise the Mother Board from right side.Remove the 11 screws.

Mother Board

Connector

3)

Mother Board

Screw:Light blue- B13,Red-B5

Mother Board

*B13---Use a 4 mm socket wrench.

Pull out the Mother Board to the right to remove.

*Pay attention to the connector. It is easy to be caught to somewhere.

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CNX-245 Board,Cable (ODD Eject)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.19

3) 4)

Remove the two screws. Remove the CNX Board.

Remove the one screw and the Bracket (SW) . Remove the Cable (ODD Eject) .

Screw:B5

CNX Board

Screw:B5

Cable (ODD Eject)

Bracket (SW)Cable (ODD Eject)

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom)1)

1.MS-1-D.20

3)

Remove the Lock (BATT) and the Latch (BATT) .

Screw:B5

Remove the two screws.

2)

Lever (Latch)

4)

Foot Front

Housing (Bottom)

Door(Dock)

Panel (Lens CTO)

Foot Front Center

Remove the part indicated by the arrow.

* Disassembly the EMI Spring (BATT) and Lever (Latch) .

Remove the ten parts shown above from the bottom of the Housing.

Latch (BATT)

Lock (BATT)

EMI Spring (Batt)

Foot Rear

Button (BATT)

Button (BATT 3)

Switch (W-LAN)

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Table of contents

Section Title Page

1 Disassembly Procedures Outline Screw for disassembly 2

2 Disassembly Flow Chart 3

3 Disassembly components Battery 4

HDD door 4

RAM door 4

Memory 5

HDD 5

ODD 6

Keyboard 6

LCD 7

Speaker 10

Camera 11

Bottom 12

TV Card 13

AUDIO Board 14

Thermal VGA 15

Thermal CPU 16

CPU 16

Motherboard 19

Function Board 20

Function Board 21

DC Jack Harness 22

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Screw needed for Disassembly SIZE QTY POSITION Pictures

M2*L8 3 ODD

M2*L8 6 Speaker

M3*L6 6 HINGE

M2*L3 4 KEYBOARD

M2*L3 2 BLUETOOTH MODULE

M2*L5 2 BOTTOM

M2*L8 11 BOTTOM

M2*L3 8 LCD BRACKET

M2*L3 1 INVERTER

M2*L5 10 LCD PANEL

M2*L3 2 CAMERA

M2*L5 1 MOTHER BOARD

M2*L3 2 TOUCH PAD

M2*L2 4 ODD BRACKET

M3*L3 8 HDD BRACKET

M2*L5 6 CPU

M2*L1.6 3 KB COVER

M2*L3 1 BLUETOOTH HOLDER

M2*L3 2 FUNCATION BOARD

M2*L3 2 LED BOARD

M2*L3 1 AUDIO BOARD

M2*L3 1 IR BOARD

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BATTERY HDD & MEMORY

ODD

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instruction Disassemble FLOW CHART

HDD DOOR & RAM DOOR

KEYBOARD

LCD SPEAKER CAMERA

BOTTOM TV CARD

THERMAL VGA

THERMAL CPU CPU

MOTHERBOARD AUDIO BOARD

AV FUNCTION BOAED

POWER SWITCH BOARD

FeliCa

TOUCHPAD BOARD

LED BOARD

IR BOARD

AUDIO DOOR DC JACK HARNESS

RF

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Step 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw, remove the HDD Door as the arrow shown.

Step 1.To prevent any kind of cosmetic damages and scratches; place your PC upside on top of a soft surface. Sliding the latch and remove the battery in the direction of the arrow.

Step 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw. Remove the RAM Door as the arrow shown.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions1. Battery 2. HDD Door 3. RAM Door

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions1. Memory 2. HDD

Step 4.Gently pull apart tabs and remove the two memories.

Step 7. Gently pull out the marked cable. Remove the HDD.

Step 5. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked six screws.

Step 6. Gently pull out the marked cable from B-CAS Card board and remove the B-CAS Card board.

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Step 8. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws. Remove the ODD as the arrow shown.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions1. ODD 2. Keyboard

Step 10.Remove the K/B cover as the arrow shown.

Step 9.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked four screws.

Step 11. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked four screws and pull out the marked cable.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. LCD

Step 12. Use a screwdriver to remove the two top screws, then pull out the cables as shown.

Step 13.Remove the LCD harness, Inverter and Speaker cable. Note the routing of the cables.

SPEAKER INVERTER

SPEAKER

Step 14.Pull out the WLAN ANTENNAS as shown.

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Step 18. Gently pull out the LCD.

Step 17.Close the LCD, turn the reverse side of the notebook upward and Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw. Then remove the two screws of the Hinge Cover.

Step 15.Remove the WLAN ANTENNAS.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1.LCD

IWLAN ANTENNAS

Step 16.Remove the LOGO light cable and the CAMERA harness. Note the routing of the cables.

LOGO LIGHT

CAMERA

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Step 20. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked four screws.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1.LCD

Step 19. Pull out the marked four rubber foot and use a screwdriver to remove the two screws.

Step 22. Gently remove the LCD bezel.

Step 21. Remove the LCD bezel as shown.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions1.LCD

Step 27. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked.

Step 23. Pull out the marked inverter cable.

Step 25. Use a screwdriver to remove the markedeight screws.

Step 24. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw.

Step 26. Remove the hinge as shown.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. LCD 2. Speaker 3. Camera

Step 28. Gently remove the LCD and set aside.

Step 32. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws.

Step 29. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked six screws.

Step 30. Gently remove the Speakers.

Step 31. Remove the marked cable.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. Bottom

Step 33. Remove twelve screws from the Bottom Housing.

Note: This screw underneath the HDD door is significantly shorter than the other screws securing the Bottom Housing.

Step 34.Remove the Bottom Housing.

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Step 35. Remove the marked two cables. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. TV card

Step 36. There are three types of TV card as follows.

Step 36-1. This is TV card for JP. Step 36-2. This is TV card for EU.

Step 36-2. This is TV card for US.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1.AUDIO BOARD

Step 37. Remove the Audio Board.

Step 38. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw.

Step 39. Lift the Audio Board up and to the left.

Step 40. Disconnect the Audio Harness as shown.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. AUDIO HARNESS 2. VIDEO HEAT SINK

Step 41. Remove the VIDEO HEAT SINK and Cooling Unit.

Step 42. Remove the AUDIO HARNESS. Note the routing of the cable.

Step 43. Use a screwdriver to remove the markedtwo screws, then lift the VIDEO HEAT SINK up.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. HDD Power Board Harness 2. Bluetooth Module 3. Cooling Unit

Step 44. Remove the HDD Power Board Harness.

Step 45. Use a screwdriver to remove the markedscrew, then remove the Bluetooth Module.

Step 46. Use a screwdriver to remove the marked four screws.

Step 47. Remove the Cooling Unit Cover.

Step 49. Use a screwdriver to rotate the screw 180 degree. Gently remove the CPU.

Step 48. Disconnect the Fan cable and remove the Cooling Unit from the system.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. RJ-45/RJ-11 HARNESS 2. Power Switch Board cable

Step 50. Remove the RJ-45/RJ-11 Harness, Power Switch cable, Microphone cable, TOUCHPAD cable and DC JACK Harness.

Step 51. Lift the RJ-45/RJ-11 HARNESS up.

Step 52. Disconnect the Power Switch Board cable.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. Microphone cable and TOUCHPAD cable 2. DC JACK HARNESS 3. IR Board HARNESS

Step 53. Disconnect the Microphone cable.

Note the routing of the DC Jack Harness.

Step 55. Disconnect the DC JACK HARNESS.

Step 54. Disconnect the TOUCHPAD cable.

Step 56. Disconnect the IR Board HARNESS.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. Mother Board

Step 57. Remove the Mother Board.

Step 58.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw.

Step 59.Lift the Mother Board up from the right side and remove to the right.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1. AV Function Board 2. Power Switch Board

Step 60. Remove the AV Function Board, Power Switch Board, FeliCa module, LED Board, IR Board, TOUCHPAD Board, RF and DC JACK HARNESS.

Step 61.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws. Then, remove the AV Function Board.

Step 62.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked three screws. Then, remove the Power Switch Board.

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VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1.FeliCa Module 2.Touchpad Board, LED Board and IR Board 3. RF

Step 65.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws and remove marked cable. Then, remove the TOUCHPAD Board.

Step 64.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked three screws. Then remove the LED Board and IR Board.

Step 66.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws. Then, remove the RF.

Step 63.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws. Then, remove the FeliCa module.

Step 67. Remove DC JACK HARNESS. Note the routing the DC JACK HARNESS.

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Step 68.Use a screwdriver to remove the marked two screws.

Step 70.Pull out the DC Jack Harness.

Step 69. Remove the Audio Door.

VGN-ARxx Series Disassemble Instructions 1.Audio Door 2.DC Jack Harness

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MS-1　Main Section Disassembly

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Battery Pack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

With the Knob (Release) moved on the Unlock side, remove the Battery Pack.

Knob (L)

Move the Knob (L) to the UNLOCK side.

Knob (Release)

Battery Pack

1

2

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HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the screw. Pull out the HDD in the direction of the arrow.

HDD

Screw: B10

Remark

The Escutcheon is engaged with the two detents on the Main Unit.It is recommended to remove the HDD by lifting the Escutcheon lightly in the direction of the arrow to disengage the detents.

Escutcheon

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Parts of the HDD-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

Remove the four screws.

Remove the HDD in the direction of the arrow. *Handle only by sides of base so that the HDD does not be damaged.

HDD

Screw: B18

3) 4)

Press the detent (two places) in the direction of the arrow. Remove the Escutcheon.

Escutcheon (HDD)

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Parts of the HDD-25)

1.MS-1-D.5

Put back the detent (two places) in the original position.

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Optical Disc Drive1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.6

Remove the two screws.Remove the Optical Disc Drive.

Optical Disc Drive

Screw: B10

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Keyboard-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.7

3) Remark

Remove the screw. Turn over the Main Unit, and open the LCD Section.

Move the detent (four places) in the direction of the arrow witha thin tool and disengage them.*Be careful not to damage the Keyboard. *It is recommended to disengage the detents from right side.

Detents are located between the Esc and F1 Key, under the F3, F11, and Delete Key.

LCD 部

Screw: B11

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Keyboard-24)

1.MS-1-D.8

6)

Move the Keyboard in the direction of the arrow to releasethe detent on the front. *The FPC is on the backside.

Raise the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and release the lock.

Remove the FPC, and then the Keyboard.

FPC

Keyboard

Lock Lever

FPC

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Palmrest-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.9

3) 4)

Remove the 12 screws on the bottom.

Disconnect the FFC (three places). *FFC-1/FFC-2: Raise the lock lever to release the lock. *FFC-3: Pull out the FFC vertically.

Remove the three screws.Remove the Palmrest by pushing it toward the left. * The rear left of the Palmrest is engaged with the connectors and detents.* The FFC is connected on the backside.

FFC-1

FFC-3

FFC-2

FFC

Screw: Red-B3 / Blue-B10

Screw: B10

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Pull out the FFC (one location) in the direction of the arrow.

Palmrest-2

FFC

Remark

Position of the Detent

Palmrest

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Wireless LAN Card1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.11

3)

Peel off the Filament Tape (three places). *Filament Tape: 12X30

Outspread the tabs (two places) simultaneously to unlock,and remove the Wireless LAN Card in the direction of the arrow.

Tab

Ferrite Core

Remove the Ferrite Core portion.

Filament Tape1 1

2Wireless LAN Card

Wireless LAN Model

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Parts of the Wireless LAN Card

Remark 1)

1.MS-1-D.12

2)

Remove the Ferrite Core (one place). * Pass the Cable one by one.

Connector

Ferrite Core

Filament Tape

Peel off the Filament Tape.

White

Black

Disconnect the Coaxial Cables.*Hold the connector, and pull out it directly above to disconnect it.

Wireless LAN Card 3)

If you do not exchange the Wireless LAN Card or the [Wireless LAN]-related part, perform the work without disconnectingthe Coaxial Cables.

Coaxial Cable

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Bracket, DC Jack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.13

Screw: B5

Remove the two screws. Remove the Bracket (one place), and then the DC Jack.

Bracket (DC) DC Jack

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1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.14

3) 4)


LCD Section

Screw: B8

Remove the screw.

Screw: B5

Harness (LCD)

Disconnect the Harness (LCD) directly above.

LCD Section

Remove the LCD Section.

* Caulking side is up.

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Heatsink, Fan1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.15

3) 4)

Remove the two screws.Remove the Heatsink (one place). *The Thermal Sheet is attached on the backside.

Remove the three screws. Disconnect the Harness (one place), and then the Fan.

Heatsink

Thermal Sheet

Harness

FanScrew: B5

Screw: B5

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ANL-55 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.16

Pull out the FFC (one place) in the direction of the arrow. Remove the screw, and then the ANL Board.

FFC

Mother Board

Screw: B2

ANL Board

FFC

3)

Pull out the FFC (one location) in the direction of the arrow.

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1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.17

CNX-281 Board-1

Peel off the Filament Tape (one place). *Filament Tape: 12X30


3)

Pull out the FFC (one place).

FFC

Filament Tape

Screw: B2 4)Bracket (Ether)

Remove the Bracket (one place).

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5) 6)

1.MS-1-D.18

CNX-281 Board-2

7)

Remove the CNX Board (one place).

CNX Board

Bracket (DSUB)

Remove the two screws, and then the Bracket.

Screw: B7

Ferrite Bead

Remove the Ferrite Bead (one place).

FFC

Pull out the FFC (one place) in the direction of the arrow.

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1.MS-1-D.19

Mother Board

3)

Take out the connector portion of the Harness (one place).

Peel off the Reserve Battery (one place) from the Housing (Bottom),and remove the Mother Board.


The adhesive tape is attached on the backside of the Reserve Battery.

Remark

Harness

Screw: B2

Reserve Battery

Mother Board

Adhesive Tape

Housing (Bottom)

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom)-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.20

3)

Remove the three screws, and then the Bracket.

Screw: B5Cover (PR)

Remove the Cover (one place).

4)

Remove the eight screws.

Bracket (PR)

Remove the Display Base.

Display Base

Screw: Blue-B16 / Red-B17

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5) 6)

1.MS-1-D.21

7)

Parts of the Housing (Bottom)-2

Lift up the Housing (Bottom), and remove the Cover from backside.

While pushing the a-portion in the direction of the arrow, remove the Release Lever (two places) and Spring (one place).

Remove the six screws.

Screw: B17Cover (BATT)

Housing (Bottom)

Release Lever

a a

Release LeverSpring

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1.MS-1-D.22


Knob (Release) Knob (Left)

Remove the Knob (two places).

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MS-1 Main Section Disassembly

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Battery Pack1)

1.MS-1-D.2

Slide the Release Lever to the right side,and turn over the Battery Pack to the rear side then remove it.

Battery Pack2)

Slide the Lock Lever to the UNLOCK side.

Lock LeverRelease Lever

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HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the HDD.Remove the screw.

HDD

Screw:B20

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Parts of the HDD1)

1.MS-1-D.4

2)

Remove the three screws, and remove the HDD from the Holder (HDD).

HDD

Remove the Door (HDD) while disengaging the detent (two places).

Door (HDD)

Screw:B13Insulator (HDD)

Peel off the Insulator (HDD).

3)

Holder (HDD)

Holder (HDD)

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Cover (Memory), Memory1)

1.MS-1-D.5

Remove the screw.

Screw:B7

Remove the Cover (Memory) while disengaging the detent (two places).

2)

3)

Outspread the tabs (arrow 1), and pull out the Memory diagonally upward (arrow 2).*When two Memory are installed, remove the other side of the Memory in the way as above.

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Memory

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Optical Disc Drive, Screws1.MS-1-D.6

Remove the 12 screws.

2)

Remark Screw:B19(Special screw)

1)

Push the lever once and pull out it in the direction of the arrow, then remove the Optical Disc Drive.

Lever

Optical Disc Drive

Screw: Red-B2 / Blue-B11 / Green-B5

When there is a screw in the position of figure, remove the Optical Disk Drive after removing the screw.

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Hood (Keyboard)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.7

3)

Peel off the Rubber (Screw) (two places). Remove the two screws.

Keyboard Keyboard

Turn over the Hood (Keyboard) to the rear side.* The detents (10 places) are engaged.

Hood (Keyboard)

Disconnect the FFC and the Harness.*FFC --- Slide the lock lever upward and release the lock.Harness --- Pull out it upward.

4)

FFC

Harness

Screw:B3

Rubber (Screw)

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Parts of the Hood (Keyboard) -11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.8

3)

Disconnect the FFC (two places).*Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and release the lock.

Remove the four screws and the SWX Board. Disconnect the Harness.

4)

SWX BoardScrew: B4

FFC

Harness

Kapton Tape

1st ModelKapton Tape 4 [MA]

Peel off the Kapton Tape.*1st Model --- Five placesOther --- One place

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Parts of the Hood (Keyboard) -25) 6)

1.MS-1-D.9

Disconnect the FFC.*Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and release the lock.

Remove the two screws and the SWX Board.

SWX Board

Screw: B4

Remove the two screws and the IFX Board.

IFX Board

Screw: B11

FFC

7)

The FFC is secured with double side tape (two places).

Remark

2nd Model

4 [MA]

FFCDouble Side Tape

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Keyboard -11)

1.MS-1-D.10

Release the Harness from the detent (five places). Remove the three screws.

Screw: B5

Release the rib (two places) by sliding the Keyboard in the direction of the arrow 1, and lift it from the front side lightly.*Notice : The FPC coming from the Keyboard is connected with

Mother Board.

3) 4)

2)

Camera Model

Harness

FPC

Keyboard

Rib

Rib

1

2

FPC

Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and release the lock, then disconnect the FPC.

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Keyboard -25)

1.MS-1-D.11

Turn over the Keyboard to the front side, and disconnect the FPC.*Slide the lock lever upward and release the lock.

FPC

Lock Lever

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LCD Section -11)

1.MS-1-D.12

Remove the one screw. * It secures the lug terminal.

Lug Terminal

Peel off the Kapton Tape.*1st Model --- Three places2nd Model --- Two places

Kapton Tape

1st Model 4 [MA]2nd Model

Kapton (FPC)

2)

Screw: 1st Model - B42nd Model - B34 [MA]

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LCD Section -2

5)

1.MS-1-D.13

Disconnect the Harness upward and release it from the detent (four places).

3)

Disconnect the Harness upward.

Camera Model HarnessCamera Model

4)

Harness

6)

Peel off the Kapton Tape.

Kapton Tape

Disconnect the Coaxial Cable (two places).* Disconnect it vertically.

Coaxial Cable

1st Model 2nd Model4 [MA]

1st (Camera) Model4 [MA]

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LCD Section -38)

1.MS-1-D.13(a)

AL Foil (Hinge)

1st (WAN (EXT)) Model7)

4 [MA]

4 [MA]

Remove the four screws and LCD Section.

Screw: B21

LCD Section

Peel off the AL Foil (Hinge).

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1)

1.MS-1-D.14

Remove the Bracket (KB EX).

Bracket (KB EX)

Bracket (KB EX)

2)

Remove the screws.*1st Model --- 8 places2nd Model --- 12 places

1st Model2nd Model

4 [MA]

Screw: Red: 1st Model - B82nd Model - B30

Blue-B3Green: 1st Model - B2

2nd Model - B31

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Palmrest1)

1.MS-1-D.15

Harness

Turn over the Palmrest to the front side lightly and disconnect the Harness (one place) vertically.

Disconnect the FFC.Then remove the Palmrest.

2)

3)

Bluetooth Model

Felica Model

FFC

Turn over the Palmrest to the front side lightly and slide the lock leverupward to release the lock. And then Disconnect the FFC.

4)

Remove the three screws.

FFC

Palmrest


BX Series


2)

Remove the screws.*INT Model --- Three placesEXT Model --- Five places

Heatsink

Screw: Red-B3 /Blue-B8

INT Model

EXT Model

3)

Sheet (AL-Bracket Bay)

Peel off the Sheet (AL-Bracket Bay).

Heatsink -11) 1st Model

4 [MA]

Heatsink

Harness

Disconnect the Harness.

2nd Model

4 [MA]

4 [MA]

1st Model 4 [MA]

4)4 [MA]

Remove the screws.*INT Model --- Four placesEXT Model --- Five places

Heatsink

Screw: Red-B3 /Blue-B30

INT Model

EXT Model

2nd Model

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Heatsink -21.MS-1-D.16(a) 4 [MA]

5)1st (EXT) Model

HarnessHeatsink

4 [MA]


6)

Heatsink

2

1

Lift the right side of the Heatsink and remove it in the direction of the arrow 2.

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Fan1.MS-1-D.17

Remove the two screws.*Use a 4 mm socket wrench for B15.

1)

Fan

Remove the Fan.

2)

Harness


3)


[CHG]3

1st (INT) Model

[MA]

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PC Card Connector, Guide (HDD)1)

1.MS-1-D.18

2)

Screw:B10

Remove the three screws and the Guide (HDD).

Guide (HDD)

Remove the screws, and remove the PC Card Connector while disconnecting the connector. * 1st (INT) Model --- Two places

Other --- One place

3)

Remove the two screws, and remove the Sink (Choke).

Screw:B32nd Model

4 [MA]

Sink (Choke)PC Card Connector

Connector

1st (INT) ModelScrew: 1st Model - B8

2nd Model - B30

4 [MA]

4 [MA]

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1)

3)

1.MS-1-D.19

Disconnect the Harness (two places) vertically.

2)

HarnessHarness

IFX Board

IFX-431 Board

IFX Board

Remove the IFX Board.*There is a connector on the rear.

IFX Board

Side B

Connector

Position of the Connector

Remark

Remove the screws.*1st Model --- Three places2nd Model --- Two places

IFX Board

Screw: 1st Model - B42nd Model - B3

1st Model

4 [MA]

BX Series


Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the FPC.

2)

FPC

Remove the two screws, and remove the Bracket and FPC.* The Procedure of removing the Bracket is only for 1st Model.

3) 4)

Peel off the Kapton Tape (two places), and Sponge 4 (Cooling UL) (1st model only).

1)

Kapton TapeSponge 4 (Cooling UL)

1st Model

4 [MA]

Bracket (ODD) -1

4 [MA]

Peel off the Mylar (Bay Bracket).

Mylar (Bay Bracket)

FPC

Bracket

1st Model4 [MA]

2nd Model

4 [MA]


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Bracket (ODD) -21.MS-1-D.20(a) 4 [MA]

5)

Remove the three screws. And remove the Bracket (ODD) whiletaking out the A portion from under the Mother Board.

Bracket (ODD)

Screw: Red-B4Blue: 1st Model - B8

2nd Model - B304 [MA]

A

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PWS-51 Board1)

1.MS-1-D.21


2)

Remove the three screws and the PWS Board.* There are connectors (two places) on the rear.

PWS Board

Harness

ConnectorConnector

Screw:B3

Peel off the Tape (Charger/B).

3)

PWS Board

Tape (Charger/B)

1st (WAN) Model

4 [MA]

4)

Peel off the Sheet and Mylar.

2nd Model

4 [MA]

Sheet (AL-DC Cable)

Mylar (FFC)

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Modem Card1.MS-1-D.22


Remove the Modem Card.

1) 2)

3)

Harness


4)

Kapton Tape

Remove the screws.*INT Model --- Two placesEXT Model --- One place

Screw:B3INT Model

Modem CardConnector

Connector

1st Model 4 [MA]

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CPU1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.23

Remove the CPU vertically.*Be careful not to bend the pins.

CPU

Rotate the lock screw in a counter clockwise direction by 90 degrees,and release the lock. *Use a 4 mm flat-blade screwdriver.

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Escutcheon (Front), Speaker1.MS-1-D.24

Remove the Escutcheon (Front) while disengaging the detent (five places).

1)

Remove the Speaker (two places).

2)

3)

Escutcheon (Front)

4)

Detent

Detent

Remove the Button (Wireless) while disengaging the detent (four places).

Button (Wireless)

Escutcheon (Front)

Speaker

Bracket (Speaker)

Speaker

Outspread both sides of the Bracket (Speaker) and remove the Speaker.

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Mother Board -11)

1.MS-1-D.25

Turn over the Insulator (PCB) from backside, and remove the 12 screws. * There is a screw under the Insulator (PCB). (1st Model Only)* Use a 4 mm socket wrench for B15 and B16.* Use a 5 mm socket wrench for B18.

Screw: Red-B15 / Blue-B3 / Green-B16 / Brown-B18

Insulator (PCB)

Insulator (PCB)

1st Model

4 [MA]2nd Model

Backside

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Mother Board -21.MS-1-D.26

3)

Slide the lock lever upward two release the lock and disconnect the FFC.

4)

2)

Peel off the AL Foil-1.

Copper Foil -2

WAN (EXT) Model

Peel off the Copper Foil-2. Peel off the Kapton Tape.

Kapton Tape

5)WAN (EXT) Model

FFC AL Foil-11st (WAN (EXT)) Model

4 [MA]

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Mother Board -31.MS-1-D.27

7)6)

Raise the Mother Board to the right side while releasing the connector portion from the Housing.

Connector PortionMother Board

Mother Board

Harness (RJ45+RJ11)

Insulator (PCB)Side-B of the Mother Board

Turn over the Insulator (PCB), and disconnect the Harness (RJ45+RJ11) in the direction of the arrow. * Then remove the Mother Board. (1st Model)

8)

Peel off the Kapton Tape (one place).

Mother Board

2nd Model4 [MA]

Kapton Tape

Turn over the Mother Board toward the rear. * As the Harness is connected to the rear of the Mother Board, be careful not to damage the Harness.

Mother Board

Harness

2nd Model

4 [MA]

4 [MA]

9)

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Mother Board -41.MS-1-D.27(a)

10) 2nd Model

4 [MA]

Disconnect the Harness in the direction of the arrow. *Then remove the Mother Board.

Harness

Modem Card

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Guide Bay1)

1.MS-1-D.28

Remove the Guide Bay.

2)


Guide Bay

Remove the Bracket (Push Button) ASSY.

4 [MA]

Guide Bay3)

2nd Model

Screw:Red-B4Blue: 1st Model - B4

2nd Model - B34 [MA]

Bracket (Push Button) ASSY

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1)

1.MS-1-D.28(a)

Remove the two screws, and remove the Heat Spreader (ICH) ASSY.Peel off the Mylar (two places).

4 [MA]

Heat Spreader (ICH) ASSY 2nd Model

Mylar (Spreader)

2)

Heat Spreader (ICH) ASSY

Screw:B11

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Sheet, Bracket, Harness1.MS-1-D.29

Remove the Sheet.

1)

Remove the two screws and the Bracket.

2)

3)

Remove the Harness (RJ45 + RJ11).

4)

Harness (RJ45 + RJ11)

Sheet

Screw:B4

Lug Terminal

Bracket

Peel off the Tape. *1st Model --- Two places2nd Model --- One place

Kapton Tape

1st Model

2nd Model4 [MA]

Kapton Tape

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1)

1.MS-1-D.30

IFX-430 Board2)

3)

Remove the IFX Board.

IFX Board

4)

Remove the Bracket (DC). Remove the Harness (DC Cable).

Remove the screw and peel off the FFC. * Adhesive Tape is attached to the rear of the FFC.

Screw:B3

FFC

Adhesive Tape

Bracket (DC)Harness (DC Cable)

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1)

1.MS-1-D.31

Parts of the IFX-430 Board


FFC

Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to release the lock, and remove the FFC.

Side A

2)

Kapton Tape

Side A

1st Model

4 [MA]

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Escutcheon (Left), Escutcheon (Right)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.32

3)

Remove the Escutcheon (Right) while disengaging the detent (six places).

Escutcheon (Left)

Escutcheon (Right)

Disengage the detent (one place) while raising the Escutcheon (Left) lightly. Disengage the detent (three places) while shifting itin the direction of the arrow with tweezers or the like.* Then remove the Escutcheon (Left).

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Parts of the Escutcheon (Right)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.33

Shift the Sutter (PCMCIA) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from A portion. Remove the Sutter (PCMCIA).

A PortionSutter (PCMCIA) Sutter (PCMCIA)

Rubber (Hinge-R)

Remove the Rubber (Hinge-R).

4)3)

Spring

Sutter (PCMCIA)

Remove the Spring.

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom) -11.MS-1-D.34

1) 2)

4)

1

2

Door (Docking)

Raise the front side of the Door (Docking) disengaging the detent (two places) (arrow 1), and remove the Door (Docking) in the direction of the arrow 2.

Cover (Hook-L)

Screw:B5

Remove the two screws and Cover (Hook-L).

Remove the two screws and Cover (Hook-R).

Detent

Screw:B4

4 [MA]

Remove the one screw.

Cover (Hinge-L)

2nd Model3)

Screw:Red-B5Blue: 1st Model - B5

2nd Model - B11 Cover (Hook-R)4 [MA]

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5)

Remove the Cover (Hinge-R).

6)

7) 8)

Hook (Battery-R)

Remove the Hook (Battery-R).Disengage the detent (four places), and remove the Button (Battery-R).

Remove the Cover (Hinge-L).

Cover (Hinge-L)

Button (Battery-R)

Detent

Detent

Cover (Hinge-R)

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9) 10)

Remove the Hook (Battery-L).

Hook (Battery-L)

Remove the Spring (Hook Battery-L).

Spring (Hook Battery-L)

Hook (Battery-L)

11)

Disengage the detent (four places), and remove the Button (Battery-R).

Button (Battery-R)

Detent

Detent

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Update History [ADD]---Addition [DEL]---Deletion [CHG]---Change [COR]---Correction [MA]---Model Addition

Date Contents Version No.2006.08.28 [CHG] Screw (Page 17) 1.303

2006.10.20 [MA] (Page 8,9,12,13,13(a),14,15,16,16(a),17,18,19,20,20(a),21,22,25,26,27,27(a),28,28(a),29,31,34) 2.004

Rev 1.01.101806 SONY CONFIDENTIAL 1

VGN-C SERIESVGN-C Series

Disassemble Instruction


Safety PrecautionsIn 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 ProtectionThe 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



VGN-C Series – Flow Chart


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


VGN-C Series - Screws


Screw needed for DisassemblyB2 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


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


LOCK / UNLOCK RELEASE


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery Removal1)

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


REPEAT FOR THE SECOND MEMORY MODULE

4)


1)

2)

VGN-C Series - CPU Removal


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


1)

2)

REMOVE ONE SCREW

SLIDE THE OPTICAL DRIVE OUT OF THE SYSTEM

VGN-C Series - ODD Removal


B6


1)

2)

VGN-C Series – Hard Drive Removal


REMOVE TWO SCREWS

SLIDE THE HDD TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE SYSTEM AND REMOVE

B6


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


1)

2)

3)

4)

REMOVE ONE SCREW

B8



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 THREESCREWS UNDERNEATH THE ODD BAY ARE SHORTER

LIFT THE PALMREST UP. GENTLY RELEASING THE DETENTS

VGN-C Series - Palmrest Removal


1)

POWER SWITCH CABLE

SPEAKER CABLE

TOUCHPAD CABLE

B6B4

B6

B8



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


1)

2)

3)

4)

REMOVE FOUR SCREWS FROM UNDER THE BATTERY BAY REMOVE THREE SCREWS. LIFT THE BRACKET UP

CABLE

BRACKET

B3

B4


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalOVERVIEW-FRONT

VGN-C Series - Speaker Removal


1)

2)

REMOVE THE SPEAKERS AND HARNESS. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS

REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM EACH SPEAKER

B3



1)

VGN-C Series - Touchpad Removal


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



LIFT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WIRELESS CARD UP. REMOVE THE CARD AWAY FROM THE SOCKET

VGN-C Series – Wireless LAN Card Removal


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


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalVGN-C Series – Bluetooth Module and Antenna Removal


2)

1) OVERVIEW-FRONT

REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM THE BLUETOOTH ANTENNA

LIFT THE BLUETOOTH ANTENNA UP. LIFT THE BLUETOOTH MODULE UP

BLUETOOTH MODULE

B3


1)

2)

3)

VGN-C Series – PC Card Board Removal


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



1)

2)


3)

VGN-C Series – LCD Assembly RemovalOVERVIEW-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



DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE I/O BOARD. REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND LIFT THE I/O BOARD UP

VGN-C Series – Function Board Removal


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



2)

LIFT THE RJ-11/RJ-45 ASSEMBLY STRAIGHT UP

VGN-C Series – RJ-11/RJ-45 Harness Removal


OVERVIEW-FRONT1)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM THE RJ-11/RJ-45 BRACKET

B3



2)

3)

4)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND LIFT THE DC JACK BRACKET STRAIGHT UP. NOTE THE ROUTING GUIDES

VGN-C Series – Motherboard Removal


REMOVE FOUR SCREWS FROM THE MOTHERBOARD. NOTE THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT LENGTHS

LIFT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTHERBOARD UP AND GENTLY LIFT THE MOTHERBOARD UP AND TO THE LEFT

TURN THE MOTHERBOARD OVER AND REMOVE THE DC JACK HARNSS

B7

B3

B3



2)

TURN THE MOTHERBOARD OVER AND REMOVE TWO SCREWS. LIFT THE VGA THERMAL UP

VGN-C Series – VGA Thermal Removal


REMOVE TWO SCREWS

B3

B6



2)

3)

REMOVE THE SCREW BENEATH EACH SCREW COVER

VGN-C Series – LCD Bezel Removal


REMOVE FOUR SCREW COVERS

USING GENTLE PRESSURE FROM THE INSIDE EDGES. RELEASE THE SIXTEEN DERENTS AND ROTATE THE BEZEL FROM THE TOP

TO RELEASE THE TABS OVER THE HINGESB5


VGN-C Series – Hinge Removal


1) 2)

REMOVE THREE SCREWS FROM EACH HINGE

LIFT THE LEFT HINGE STRAIGHT UP. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS

3)

LIFT THE RIGHT HINGE STRAIGHT UP

B5


VGN-C Series – LCD Panel Removal


1)

2)

3)

4)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS FROM THE LCD BRACKET

ROTATE THE LCD FROM THE TOP

DISCONNECT THE INVERTER CABLE. NOTE THE TAPE

REMOVE THE TAPE AND DISCONNECT THE LCD HARNESS FROM THE REAR OF THE LCD

INVERTER CABLE

B5


VGN-C Series – Inverter and Microphone Removal


1)

2)

OVERVIEW-FRONT

LCD HARNESS

DISCONNECT THE LCD HARNESS. THE INVERTER IS AFFIXED TO THE DISPLAY HOUSING WITH DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE. REMOVE THE

INVERTER GENTLY ROTATING IT FROM THE TOP EDGE

REMOVE TWO SCREWS. DISCONNECT THE MICROPHONE HARNESS. LIFT THE MICROPHONE BOARD AND THE MINROPHONE UP

MICROPHONE HARNESS MICROPHONE

B2


VGN-C Series – Antenna L/R Removal


OVERVIEW-FRONT 1)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS. LIFT THE ANTENNA L/R UP. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS

B2

1

Table of contents Section

Title

Page

1 Disassembly Procedures Outline Fixture for disassembly 2

2 Disassembly components Disassembly battery 4 Disassembly RAM 4 Disassembly HDD 5 Disassembly keyboard 6 Disassembly ODD 6 Disassembly K/B cover 6 Disassembly LCD ASSY 7 Disassembly Bottom 10 Disassembly Thermal VGA 10 Disassembly ASSY Thermal CPU 11 Disassembly CPU 11 Disassembly W-LAN moudle 12 Disassembly Motherboard 12 Disassembly PWBA touchpad 12

VGN-FExx series Disassemble Instruction

2

Fixture needed for Disassembly

SIZE QTY POSITION

M2*L1.8 3 KB COVER

M2xL2 2 ODD

M2xL2 2 ODD

M2*L3 8 LCD bracket

M2*L3 2 LCD ANTENNA

M2*L3 2 CAMERA BOARD

M2xL3 2 PWBA TOUCHPAD

M2xL3 3 REINFORCEMENT L

M2xL3 1 Speaker

M2xL3 4 KEYBOARD

M2xL3 1 BLUETOOTH CABEL

M2xL3 2 EXPRESS CARD

M2xL3 2 PCMCIA SOCKET

M2xL3 2 MODEM CARD

M2xL5 4 Speaker

M2xL5 2 MOTHERBOARD

M2xL5 1 BLUETOOTH PWBA

SHIELDING

M2xL5 4 LCD BEZEL

M2xL5 4 THERMAL MODULE

M2xL5 4 LCD BRACKET

M2xL5 6 LCD HOUSING


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SIZE QTY POSITION

M2xL5 2 PCcard slot (inside)

M2xL5 4 LCD HOUSING

M2xL7 4 THERMAL SINK VGA/NB

M2xL7 4 ODD

M2xL7 13 ASSY CABINET BOTTOM

M2xL7 1 BOTTOM

M2*L7 2 PCMCIA SOCKET

M2*L10 1 RAM DOOR

M2*L10 2 HDD BRACKET

M3xL3 4 HDD BRACKET

M3xL6 2 ASSY LCD

M3*L5 2 BOTTOM

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Step 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the marked screw.

Step 3. Remove memory access door in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

Step 1.To prevent any kind of cosmetic damages and scratches; place your PC upside on top of a soft surface. Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

Step 4. Unlock the memory socket, remove it in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions 1. Remove the battery 2. Disassemble the RAM door and RAM

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VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions Disassemble the HDD door and HDD

Step 5. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw .

Step 6. Remove hard drive access door and set aside.

Step 7. Using a screwdriver remove the marked screw.

Step 8. Gently pull out HDD in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

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Step 10. Remove the ODD in the direction of arrow and set aside.

VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions 1. Disassemble ODD 2. Disassemble the K/B cover and keyboard

Step 12. Remove the K/B cover and set aside.

Step 14. Remove the keyboard data cable in the direction of arrow and set aside.



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Step 15.Gently pull out the marked cable.


VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions Disassemble the LCD ASSY

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Step 17. Gently remove the LCD in the direction of arrow and set aside.

Step 18.Gently remove the LCD rubber round and use a screwdriver to remove the marked screw.

Step 19. Gently scratch the LCD bezel.


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Step 21.Using a screwdriver, remove the screw.

Step 20.Gently pull out the connecter of the inverter as shown.

Step 22. Gently remove the Hinge and LCD panel.

Step 23. Gently pull out the cable. Step 24.Using a screwdriver, remove the marked screw.

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Step 27. Gently remove the bottom and set aside.

Step 26. Using a screwdriver remove the screw.

Step 25. Remove the cover thermal outlet in the direction of arrow and set aside.

VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions 1. Disassemble the BOTTOM 2. Disassemble the ASSY Thermal VGA

Step 28. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw.

Step 29. Gently remove the bottom and set aside.

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VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions Disassemble the ASSY Thermal CPU and CPU

Step 30. Gently remove the ASSY Thermal CPU cable.

Step 31. Using a screwdriver, remove themarked screw.

Step 32. Gently remove the ASSY Thermal CPU and set aside.

Step 33. Unlock the CPU socket in the direction of arrow then remove the CPU.

Step 34. Gently remove the Modem cable.


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PICT4957

VGN-FExx series Disassemble instructions 1. Disassemble the W-LAN module 2. Disassemble the Motherboard 3. Disassemble the PWBA touchpad

Step 36. Turn around the WHU and unlock the socket as shown.

Step 37. Remove the WLAN card and set aside.

Step 38. Remove the marked screw and cable.

Step 39. Remove the M/B and set aside.

Step 40. Remove the marked screw and cable.

Step 39. Remove the PWBA touchpad.

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Battery Pack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

Slide the Button (Battery) to UNLOCK position. While sliding the Button (Battery) to RELEASE side, remove the Battery Pack.

Button (Battery)

Battery Pack

Button (Battery)

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Memory1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the one screw, and the Door (RAM).* There are two detents on the front. * This screw is built-in screw of the Door (Memory).

Door (RAM)

3)

Tab

Memory

Peel off the Mylar.* There are Cushion (one place) under the Mylar.

Outspread the tabs (two places) simultaneously to release the lock and pull out the Memory in the direction of the arrow.* If there are two Memory, remove the other side of the Memory as the same procedure as above.

Cushion

Mylar

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HDD-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

Remove the two screws. * These screws are built-in screws of the Door (HDD).

Raise the front side of the HDD, and remove it toward the front.* When removing the HDD, pay attention to the convex portion.

Remove the Door (HDD) toward the front. * There are two detents on the front.

3)

Remove the two screws, and disconnect the connector portion by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

4)

Door (HDD)

Detent

Connector

HDD

Convex

Door (HDD)

Detent

Screw:B3

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HDD-25)

1.MS-1-D.4(a)

Peel off the Mylar (one place).

Mylar 2 [ADD]

2 [ADD]

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1.MS-1-D.5


Bracket (HDD-Front)

Bracket (HDD-Rear)Screw: B7

Remove the two screws each on the right and left sides.

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Screws (Bottom)1)

1.MS-1-D.6

Screw: B2

Remove the 11 screws.

Screw securing the Keyboard

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Keyboard1.MS-1-D.7

3) 4)

Disengage the detent (four places). * Push the detent lightly downward, and the detent is disengaged. * There are detents around the F1, F5, F11, and Insert key. Raise the Keyboard toward the front.

* The FPC is connected to the Keyboard.

Remove the FPC upward.

1)

Keyboard

Slide the lock lever upward and release the lock.

2)

FPC

Lock Lever

Detent Detent

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Keyboard Bracket, Optical Disc Drive1)

1.MS-1-D.8


2)

Slide the Bracket (Keyboard) in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

3)

Disconnect the connector by sliding the Optical Disc Drive in the direction of the arrow, and remove the Optical Disc Drive.

Optical Disc Drive

Bracket (Keyboard)

Connector

[DEL]10

[CHG]4

Screw: Blue-B1, Red-B2

4)Screw: B1

Remove the screw.* Except 4th Model: One place* 4th Model: Two places

[ADD]10

4th Model

Common

[MA]10

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Palmrest-11)

1.MS-1-D.9

3)

Close the Display, turn over the Main Unit, and remove the three screws.

2)

4)

Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to release the lock,and disconnect the FFC (one place).

FFC (Touch Pad SW-MAIN)

Screw: B3

Felica Model

FFC (Power SW-Main)

Lock Lever

Slide the lock lever upward to release the lock, and disconnect the FFC (one place).

FFC (Felica)

Lock Lever

Slide the lock lever upward to release the lock, and disconnect the FFC (one place).

Lock Lever

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Palmrest-25)

1.MS-1-D.10

Palmrest

Remove the Palmrest from the front side.

6)

Open the LCD Section and disengage the detent (two places) from the rear side of the main unit with a bamboo spatula. * Push the detent lightly, and the detent is disengaged.

Rear Side

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LCD Section-11.MS-1-D.11

Disconnect the Harness (two places) by pulling it out.

3)

1)

Slide the lock lever upward to release the lock, and remove the FPC (one place).

FPC (ILINK-Main)

Lock Lever

Harness(Camera)

Pull out the Harness (one place).

2)Camera Model

Harness(LCD)

Harness(MIC)

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LCD Section-24)

1.MS-1-D.12

6)

Bracket (RJ11-RJ45)

Screw: B1

Remove the screw, and remove the Bracket.

Screw: B8

Remove the six screws, lift up the LCD Section with both hands, and remove the LCD Section. * Hold the LCD Section not to fall down. * The lug terminal is secured together with the Hinge (L) with a screw.

LCD SectionHinge L

Hinge R

Lug Terminal

Remove the Coaxial Cable (two places) vertically with tweezers or the like.

Wireless LAN Card

Coaxial Cable (Gray)

Coaxial Cable (Black)

5)

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Cooling Unit1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.13

3)

Remove the six screws in order.* These screws are built-in screws of the Cooling Unit.

Pull out the Harness (one place) upward.

Harness

Cooling Unit

1

2

34

5

6

Remove the Cooling Unit.

Cooling Unit

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CPU1)

1.MS-1-D.14

2)

Remove the CPU vertically. * Be careful not to bend the pins.

CPU

CPU

Remark

Release the lock by rotating the lock screw as shown in the picture.Rotate the lock screw in the counterclockwise direction with a 4 mm flat-head (-) screwdriver and release the lock.

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Except 1st Model

CNX-339 Board, Door (PCMCIA)1.MS-1-D.15

1)

Remove the CNX Board in the direction of the arrow. * Remove it not to apply the excessive pressure to the Knob (Wireless).

2)

3)

Remove the two screws, and the Door (PCMCIA).

Knob (Wireless)

CNX Board


Screw: B1

Door (PCMCIA)

Screw: B14)2 [MA]

Remove the Lens Polon (one place).

Lens Polon

CNX Board

3 [MA]

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CNX-344 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.16

Slide the lock lever upward to release the lock, and pull out the FPC upward.


CNX Board

Screw: B1FPC (ILING-Main)Lock Lever

3)

CNX Board

Remove the CNX Board in the direction of the arrow.

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Mother Board-11)

1.MS-1-D.17


3)

Peel off the DC Jack Foil (one place), and remove the DC Jack.

4)

Remove the two screws, and the Bracket.

Kapton Tape

2)

Bracket (DC Jack)

Screw:B31 [COR]

Remove the screw and the Bracket.

DC Jack Foil

1 [ADD]

Bracket (KENSINGTON)

Screw:B1DC Jack

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Mother Board-25)

1.MS-1-D.18

6)

7)

Raise the Mother Board from the right side, and remove it in the direction of the arrow. *Be careful not to apply the excessive pressure to the connector portions.

Disconnect the Harness (Modem) in the direction of the arrow.

8) Connector Mother Board

Bracket(VGA) Screw:B1

Mother Board

Remove the six screws. * The Bracket is secured together with the Mother Board.

Harness(Modem)

Lock Lever

Raise the lock lever upward to release the lock, and disconnect the FPC.

FPC (Audio-Main)

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Mother Board-39)

1.MS-1-D.19

Bracket (VGA)

Remove the Bracket in the direction of the arrow.

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ANL-63 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.20

Raise the lock lever upward to release the lock, and disconnect the FPC upward.

3)

While releasing the connector portion, remove the ANL Board in the direction of the arrow.

Screw: B1


Kapton Tape

Peel off the Kapton Tape (two places).

4)

Housing (Bottom)

ANL Board

Connector

ANL Board

Side-BFPC (Audio-Main)

Lock Lever

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2) 3)

1.MS-1-D.21

Screw: B6


Screw: B1

Remove the two screws, and the Plate (two places).

Plate (Hinge Under-L) Plate (Hinge Under-R)

Mylar (RJ1145) *1

Mylar (RJ1145 Base) *1

FJ56G, FJ58GP3 [ADD]1)

Peel off the Mylar (two place).

*1: Above two figures show the same parts from another angle.

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6)

1.MS-1-D.22

2 [ADD]

Peel off the Mylar (one place).

Mylar

4) 5)

Remove the PR Door Holder vertically.

PR Door Holder

Door (PR)

Remove the Door (PR) vertically.

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom)-31.MS-1-D.23

Peel off the Mylar (four places).

8) 9)

Peel off the Foot (four places).

7)

Peel off the Mylar (one places). * There are Cushions (two places) under the Mylar.

Mylar

Cushion

2[CHG]2 [DEL]

2 [DEL]

2 [ADD]

Mylar

5 [ADD]

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom)-41.MS-1-D.23

12) 13)

Disengage the detent (three places) from the backside of the Cover.

Knob (Wireless)

Remove the Knob (Wireless) in the direction of the arrow.

Cover (Housing Front)

Knob (Wireless)

2 [ADD]

10) 11)Screw: B1



Remove the Cover (Housing Front) toward the front side.


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Update History

Date Contents Version No.


12005.12.22 [ADD] Attachment (Page 17)[COR] Procedure (Page 17) 1.10

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32006.02.03 [MA] (Page 15)[ADD] Attachment (Page 21) 2.10

42006.02.16 [CHG] Screw (Page 8) 2.20

52006.04.14 [ADD] Attachment (Page 23) 3.00

102006.08.24[MA] (Page 8)[DEL] Screw (Page 8)[ADD] Screw (Page 8)

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Table of contents

Section Title Page

1 Disassembly Procedures Outline

Fixture for disassembly 2

Disassembly procedure flow chart 3

2 Disassembly components

Disassembly battery 5

Disassembly RAM 5

Disassembly HDD 6

Disassembly keyboard 7

Disassembly K/B cover 7

Disassembly LCD ASSY 9

Disassembly Bottom 10

Disassembly ODD 10

Disassembly ASSY Thermal CPU 11

Disassembly CPU 11

Disassembly Thermal VGA 12

Disassembly W-LAN moudle 12

Disassembly PWA-ANTENNA 12

Disassembly Motherboard 13

VGN-FSxx series Disassemble Instruction

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Station Wrench power Screw model Amount

CPU FAN 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 4

DC-IN BRACKET 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 1

VGA 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 4

ODD 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 3

Antenna board 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 1

LCD Bezel 2.5±0.2kgf.cm M2*L5 10

BOTTOM 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L7 13

LCD 4.0±0.2kgf.cm M3*L6 4

K/B 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L3 4

HDD 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L7 4

HDD&RAM DOOR 1.8±0.2kgf.cm M2*L7 2

VGN-FSxx series Disassemble Instruction

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Disassemble

Battery & RAM

Disassemble

HDD

Disassemble Keyboard

& K/B Cover

Disassemble

BOTTOM

Disassemble

ODD

Disassemble

W-LAN module

Disassemble

Thermal VGA

Disassemble

Motherboard

Disassemble

PWA-ANTENNA

Disassemble ASSY

Thermal CPU&CPU

Disassemble

LCD ASSY

VGN-FSxx series Disassemble

FLOW CHART

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Step 3. Remove memory access door in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

Step 1.To prevent any kind of cosmetic damages and scratches; place your PC upside down on top of a soft surface. Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

Step 4. Unlock the memory socket remove it in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

VGN-FSxx series Disassemble instructions

1. Remove the battery

2. Disassemble the RAM door and RAM

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Disassemble the HDD door and HDD

Step 5. Using a screwdriver, remove the marked screw .

Step 6. Remove hard drive access door in the direction of the arrow and set aside.


Step 8. Gently pull out HDD in the direction of the arrow and set aside.

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Step 10. Remove the KBCOVER in the direction of arrow and set aside.



Disassemble the K/B cover and keyboard

Step 12. Remove the keyboard in the direction of arrow.

Step 13. Gently pull out the keyboard data cable.

Step 14. Remove the keyboard data cable in the direction of arrow and set aside.

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Step 15.Gently Pull out the black and white cable.



Disassemble the LCD ASSY

Step 16.Gently Pull out the LCD cable.

Step 18. Gently remove the LCD in the direction of arrow and set aside.

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Disassemble the LCD ASSY

Step 19.Gently remove the LCD rubber round, using a screwdriver remove the marked screw.

Step 20. Gently remove the LCD bezel. Steps 21.Using a screwdriver remove the

marked screw.

Step 22.Gently pull out the connecter of the inverter as show.

Step 23. Gently remove the LCD.

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Step 26. Gently remove the bottom. Step 25. Using a screwdriver remove the marked screw.

Step 24. Remove the cover thermal outlet in the direction of arrow and set aside.


1. Disassemble the BOTTOM

2. Disassemble the ODD


Step 28. Gently remove the ODD in the

direction of arrow.

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Disassemble the ASSY Thermal CPU and

CPU

Step 29. Gently remove the ASSY Thermal CPU cable.


Step 31. Gently remove the DC IN cable.

Step 32. Gently remove the ASSY Thermal CPU.

Step 33. Unlock the CPU socket as show.

Step 34. Gently remove the CPU.

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Step 36. Gently remove the ASSY Thermal VGA and set aside.


1. Disassemble the ASSY Thermal VGA

2. Disassemble the PWA ANTENNA

3. Disassemble the W-LAN module


Step 39. Unlock the socket as show. Step 40. Gently remove the W-LAN card in the direction of arrow and set aside.

Step 38. Gently remove the PWA ANTENNA and set aside.

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Disassemble the Motherboard

Step 41. Gently remove the LAN cable MODEM cable and set aside.

Step 42. Gently remove the Speaker cable and Touch Pad cable. Step 43. Using a screwdriver remove the marked screw.

Step 44. Gently remove the Motherboard and set aside.


VGN-N SERIESVGN-N Series



Safety PrecautionsIn 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 ProtectionThe 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



VGN-N Series – Flow Chart


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


VGN-N Series - Screws


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

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1

2

Amount

B7

B3

B3

B3

Screw model

ODD

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

KEYBOARD

Station

B1 B2 B3 B4 B7 B9 B10

Screw needed for Disassembly


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




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



1)

2)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS

SLIDE THE OPTICAL DRIVE OUT OF THE SYSTEM

VGN-N Series - Optical Drive Removal


B3


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


B3


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


B3 B2

B7

B9


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalOVERVIEW-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


B7



1)

2)

3)

WIRELESS LAN

ANTENNAS

DISCONNECT THE WLAN ANTENNAS. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE ANTENNAS

RELEASE THE WIRLESS CARD BY PRESSING THE TWO CLIPS AWAY FROM THE CARD

LIFT THE SIDE OF THE WIRELESS CARD UP. REMOVE THE CARD AWAY FROM THE SOCKET

OVERVIEW-FRONT

VGN-N Series - Wireless LAN Card Removal




DISCONNECT THE TWO CONNECTORS ON THE LCD HARNESS. REMOVE THREE SCREWS FROM THE LEFT HINGE

LCD HARNESS

1)

2)

3)

RJ-45 HARNESS

DISCONNECT THE RJ-45 HARNESS. REMOVE THREE SCREWS ON THE RIGHT HINGE AND LIFT LCD ASSEMBLY FROM THE SYSTEM

REMOVE ONE SCREW FROM THE LCD HARNESS ROUTING GUIDE. LIFT THE ROUTING GUIDE UP

VGN-N Series - LCD Assembly Removal


B1

B1B2



1)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS

2)

SLIDE THE HDD TO THE LEFT AND LIFT UP

VGN-N Series - Hard Drive Removal


B9



2)

3)

NOTICE

DISCONNECT THE SPEAKER HARNESS. REMOVE THREE SCREWS

SPEAKER HARNESS

LIFT UP THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTHERBOARD AND SLIDE THE MOTHERBOARD TO THE LEFT TO REMOVE

GENTLY TURN THE MOTHERBOARD OVER AND DISCONNECT THE DC JACK HARNESS AND THE RJ-11 HARNESS

WHEN INSTALLING THE MOTHERBAORD. ENSURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH ON THE MOTHERBOARD IS IN THE SAME POSITION THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM HOUSING

DC JACK HARNESS

RJ-11 HARNESS

VGN-N Series - Motherboard Removal


B3


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalOVERVIEW-BACK 1)

FAN CABLE

DISCONNECT THE CPU FAN. REMOVE FOUR SCREWS AND LIFT THE COOLING UNIT UP

RELEASE THE CPU LOCK BY ROTATING THE LOCK CLOCKWISE WITH A FLAT-BLADE SCREWDRIVER. CAREFULLY LIFT THE CPU UP

2)

VGN-N Series - CPU Removal


B4


VGC-LS1 Series – Battery RemovalOVERVIEW-BACK 1)

REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND LIFT THE VGA THERMAL UNIT UP

VGN-N Series - VGA Thermal Removal


B4


OVERVIEW-FRONT

1)

2)

3)

REMOVE ONE SCREW FROM THE RJ-11 /RJ-45 HARNESS

RELEASE THE CLIP ON EACH SIDE OF THE RJ-11 /RJ-45 BRACKET AND LIFT THE BRACKET UP

LIFT THE RJ-11 /RJ-45 HARNESS UP

VGN-N Series - RJ-11/RJ-45 Harness Removal


B7



1)

2)

REMOVE ONE SCREW AND LIFT THE DC JACK BRACKET UP

LIFT THE DC JACK HARNESS UP

VGN-N Series - DC Jack Harness Removal


B7



1)

2)OVERVIEW-FRONT

GENTLY RELEASE THE FOUR CLIPS ON THE BATTERY BAY COVER

LIFT THE BATTERY BAY COVER UP

VGN-N Series - Battery Bay Cover Removal




1)

2)OVERVIEW-FRONT

REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND LIFT THE LEFT SPEAKER BRACKET UP.NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE

REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND LIFT THE SPEAKER BRACKET UP. LIFT THE SPEAKERS AND HARNESS UP. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE HARNESS

VGN-N Series - Speaker Removal


B10

B10



2)

3)

4)

REMOVE FOUR SCREW COVERS

REMOVE ONE SCREW FROM BENEATH EACH SCREW COVER

USING GENTLE PRESSURE FROM THE INNER EDGES. RELEASE THE DETENTS ON THE BEZEL

ROTATE THE BEZEL TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT TO RELEASE THE FOUR TABS

VGN-N Series – LCD Bezel Removal


B4



2)

3)

4)

OVERVIEW-FRONT

DISCONNECT THE LCD HARNESS FROM THE INVERTER. NOTE THE TOUTING OF THE HARNESS

DISCONNECT THE INVERTER CABLE. NOTE THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE AND THE WIRELESS LAN ANTENNAS

WIRELESS LAN

ANTENNAS

THE INVERTER IS AFFIXED TO THE DISPLAY HOUSING WITH DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE. GENTLY REMOVE THE INVERTER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE HOUSING.

VGN-N Series – Inverter Removal




2)

3)

REMOVE SIX SCREWS FROM THE LCD BRACKET. NOTE THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT LENGTHS

LIFT THE LCD PANEL UP FROM THE HOUSING

REMOVE THE TAPE AND DISCONNECT THE LCD HARNESS ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE LCD

VGN-N Series – LCD Panel Removal


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B1

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Battery Pack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

Slide the Battery Lock (L) to the UNLOCK side. With the Battery Lock (R) moved on the UNLOCK side, remove the Battery Pack.

Battery Pack

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Cover (Memory)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the two screws.*The type of screw differs by model.

Slide the Cover (Memory) toward the front to remove.*The two detents on the upper side are engaged with the Housing (Bottom).

The Memory and the Wireless LAN Card are located under the Cover in section A.

A

Memory

Wireless LAN Card

Screw:S240P - B11(Special Screw)Other - B9

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Keyboard1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

3)

Remove the nine screws from the back.

Screw:B1 Detent

Disengage the two detents with a bamboo spatula, and turn the Keyboard toward the front.*The FPC is connected on the back.*Push the detents toward the rear to disengage.

FPC

FPC

Disconnect the FPC.*Raise the Connector to unlock.

Connector

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Palmrest1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.5

3)

Remove the five screws.

Screw: B1

Disconnect the Harness (two places) and the FFC (two places).*Pull off the Harness and the FFC upward.

FFC

Disengaging the five detents, remove the Palmrest.*The detents are engaged toward the outside.

Harness

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Palmrest

1

2 3

4

Raising the Palmrest while sliding it a little in the arrow direction in the order of 1, 2, 3, 4, disengage the detents.

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HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.6

Disconnect the Connector, and remove the HDD.*The HDD is removed together with the Bracket (HDD).Remove the two screws.

Screw: B4

HDD

Connector

Bracket (HDD)

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1.MS-1-D.7

Remove the four screws, and then the Bracket (HDD). Remove the FPC.

FPC

Bracket

Screw: B8

Remark

Disconnect the Connector portion little by little with a tweezers.*Be careful not to bend the pins.

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Heatsink1)

1.MS-1-D.8

Remove the three screws, and then the Heatsink. The Spring is attached under the Screw.

RemarkScrew: Red-B5 / Blue-B4

Heatsink

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PC Card Connector1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.9

3)


Disconnect the Connector, and remove the PC Card Connector.*The Bracket is removed together.*The PC Card Connector is located under the Bracket.

Remove the four screws, and then the Bracket.

Connector

Bracket

Screw: B10

PC Card Connector

Bracket

Screw: B4

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Optical Disc Drive1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.10

Remove the four screws. Disconnect the FFC.*Raise the Connector and release the lock.

Connector

3)

Remove the Optical Disc Drive.

Optical Disc Drive

Screw: B4

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IFX-311 Board, IFX-331 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.11

3)

Slide the both ends of the lock lever in the arrow direction to unlock, and disconnect the FFC. Remove the three screws, and then the IFX-311 Board.

Remove the Harness (RJ-45/11).

FFC

Lock Lever

Remove the one screw, and then the IFX-331 Board.

IFX-331 Board

Screw: B4Harness (RJ-45/11)

Bluetooth Model 4)

Screw: B4

IFX-311 Board

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Parts of the IFX Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.12

3) 4)

Remove the two screws. Remove the Modem Card.*The Connector is located on the back.

Turn over the IFX-311 Board, and peel off the Sheet. Disconnect the Connector in the arrow direction, and remove the Harness (RJ-45/11).

Connector

Harness (RJ-45/11)

Screw: B3

Common

Modem Card

IFX-311 Board Connector

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1)

1.MS-1-D.13

Remove the Bluetooth Module.*The Connector is located on the back.*The Coaxial Cable is hooked on the notch.

Parts of the IFX Board

Notch

Bluetooth Model

Connector

Bluetooth Module

2)

Disconnect the Coaxial Cable from the IFX-331 Board and the Bluetooth Module respectively.*Disconnect the Connector vertically.

Bluetooth Module

IFX-331 Board

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CNX-261 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.14

3)

Remove the two screws. Remove the CNX Board.*The Connector is fitted in the Escutcheon (L).

Disconnect the FFC.*Pull it off in the arrow direction.

FFC

Screw: B4 CNX BoardConnector

Escutcheon (L )

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Mother Board -11) 1)

1.MS-1-D.15

2) 3)

Remove the Cover.

Disconnect the Harness (LCD).*Pull it off upward. Remove the one screw, and then the Bracket.

Bracket

Screw: B4


Screw: B4

Cover

Harness (LCD)

[DEL]6

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4) 5)

1.MS-1-D.16

6)

Remove the Mother Board.*The Connector is fitted in the Escutcheon (R).

Turn over the Mother Board, open the tabs outward (arrow 1), andpull off the Wireless LAN Card diagonally upward (arrow 2).

Mother Board -2

1

1

2Tab

7)

Remove the one screw, and then the DC Jack.

Screw: B4

Wireless LAN Card

Remove the four screws and the Spacer (MBX) (one location).*Remove the Spacer (MBX) using the 4 mm socket wrench.

DC Jack

Screw: B4

Spacer (MBX)

Mother Board

Escutcheon (R)

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LCD Section1)

1.MS-1-D.17

Remove the four screws, and then the LCD Section upward.

Screw: B4

LCD Section

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1.MS-1-D.18

Remove the one Escutcheon (R).

Escutcheon (R)

2)

3)

Remove the one Escutcheon (L).

Escutcheon (L)

Remove the one screw.and then the Cover.

Screw: B4

Cover

4)

Remove the one Cover.

Cover

6 [DEL]

6 [DEL]

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Parts of the Escutcheon (L/R)1)

1.MS-1-D.19

Remove the Cover from the Escutcheon (L).

2)

3)

Remove the Kenjington from the Escutcheon (L).

Remove the Cover from the Escutcheon (R).

Cover

Cover

Escutcheon (R)

Escutcheon (L)

Kenjington

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Battery Pack1)

1.MS-1-D.2

Battery Pack

Battery Lock (L)Battery Lock (R)

Remove the Battery Pack while moving the Battery Lock (L) and the Battery Lock (R) to the RELEASE side.

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Cover (L), Cover (R)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the Cover (HL) in the direction of the arrow while outspreading its both sides and disengage the detent (two places).

Cover (HL)

Remove the nine screws from the Bottom.


3)

Raise the Cover (HR) vertically, and remove it.

Cover (HR)

Remark

Position of the detent

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Keyboard -11)

1.MS-1-D.4

3)

When the Keyboard can not be removed, insert the bamboo skewer from the back into the screw holes (three places) and release the keyboard.

Slide the Keyboard in the direction of the arrow, disengage the detent (four places) and turn down the front side.*The FPC is connected to the rear.

FPC

Keyboard

Remark

Disengage the detent (two places) and release the Keyboard.*Push the detent with the bamboo spatula and disengage it.

4)

Peel off the Cushion.

Cushion

KeyboardBack

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Keyboard -25)

1.MS-1-D.5

Disconnect the FPC.*Raise the connector and release the lock.

FPC

Connector

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Palmrest -11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.6

3)

Remove the three screws. Pull out the FFC (three places) vertically.

Pull the Palmrest toward the front, and raise the Palmrestto the front side while disengaging the detent (two places).*The detent is engaged toward the outside.

Remark

Screw: B7

Palmrest


FFC

FFC

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Palmrest -25)

1.MS-1-D.7

FPC

Disconnect the FPC.*Disconnect the connector vertically.

Connector

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HDD1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.8


Screw: B10

Disconnect the FPC.

FPC

3)

Remove the HDD.

HDD

Cushion

Peel off the Cushion (one place).

Hi Type

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1.MS-1-D.9


Screw: B3


Bracket

3)

Disconnect the FPC.*Use the tweezers and disconnect the connector portion little by little. * Be careful not to bend the pins.

Bracket

Connector

FPC

Hi Type

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HDD -1

1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.10


Screw: B10

3)

Remove the Bracket (HDD).

Bracket (HDD)

4)

Disconnect the FPC.*Hold the connector and disconnect it vertically.

FPC

Connector


Cushion

To Type

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HDD -25)

1.MS-1-D.11

Remove the HDD.

HDD

To Type

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1.MS-1-D.12

Remove the Cushion (HDD) (four places).Disconnect the FPC.*Use the tweezers and disconnect the connector portion little by little. * Be careful not to bend the pins.

Connector

Cushion (HDD)

FPC

To Type

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Memory1.MS-1-D.13

1)

Outspread the tabs (arrow 1) and pull out the Memory obliquely upward (arrow 2).

1

1

2

Tab

Memory

Remark

Memory is installed only in the following these models.1st --- T90S, T90PS, T160P,T170P

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Wireless LAN Card1.MS-1-D.14

1)

Outspread the tabs (arrow 1), and pull out the Wireless LAN Cardobliquely upward (in the direction of the arrow 2).

1

1

2Tab

Wireless LAN Card

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Optical Disc Drive, CNX-270 Board -1

1)

1.MS-1-D.15

Screw: B10


2)

Remove the CNX Board from the Escutcheon (Front) and disconnect the FPC.*Pull out it in the direction of the arrow.

Insert a thin tool into the hole of the Bezel and pull out the Tray.

3)

Tray

Hole

4)

CNX Board

FPC

Cushion


Escutcheon (Front)

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Optical Disc Drive, CNX-270 Board -25)

1.MS-1-D.16

Disconnect the connector and remove the Optical Disc Drive.

Connector

Disconnect the Harness and remove the CNX Board.

HarnessSide B

6)

7)


Screw: B11

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CNX-273 Board -11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.17

3) 4)

Remove the one screw.* The screw secures the CNX Board together with the lug terminal.

Screw: B10

Disconnect the Harness (three places) and the FPC (one place).

Harness

Peel off the Tape (Harness).

Harness

FPC

Remove the convex portion of the Sheet from the hole.

Tape (Harness)

Sheet

Convex

Hole

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CNX-273 Board -25)

1.MS-1-D.18

Peel off the Kapton Tape and remove the CNX Board.*There is the Modem Card on the rear.

6)


Peel off the Tape (Harness) (two places).

Tape (Harness)

Peel off the Sheet.

Sheet

7)

Kapton Tape

8)

Harness

CNX Board

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Modem Card -11)

1.MS-1-D.19

Remark


Screw: B9 Side B

Remove the screw while securing the Nut of the side A with the 4 mm socket wrench.

Nut

Side A

2)

Modem Card

Side B

Disconnect the Modem Card.*There is the connector on the rear.

Connector

3)

Remove the Cushion.

Cushion

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Modem Card -21.MS-1-D.20

Remark

The Stand is installed under the Modem Card.

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1)

1.MS-1-D.21

LCD Section -12)

Remove the one screw.* The screw secures the lug terminal. Pull out the Harness (LCD) from under the Cover (L).

Screw: B6

3)

Remove the Cover (L) and the Cover (R) in the direction of the arrow while disengaging the detent (each one place).

Cover (L) Cover (R)

Harness (LCD)

Cover (L)

Cover (L)

Cover (R)


Remark

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LCD Section -21.MS-1-D.22

Remove the two screws and the LCD.

Screw: B10

5)

LCD

4)

Disconnect the Harness (LCD).

Harness (LCD)

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Mother Board -11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.23

3) 4)

Remove the two screws and the Cover.

Screw: B10

Remove the three screws. Pull out the FPC (two places) vertically.

FPC


Cover


Cushion

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Mother Board -25)

1.MS-1-D.24

Remove the Mother Board.*The connector portion is engaged with the Escutcheon (L).

Escutcheon (L)

Mother Board

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Escutcheon (Front), CNX-274 Board1)

1.MS-1-D.25

Escutcheon (Front)

Remove the one screw and the Escutcheon (Front).

Screw: B11

Peel off the Sheet (one place).

2)

3)

Peel off the Kapton Tape (one place) and Tape(Harness) (three places).

SheetTape (Harness)

KaptonTape

Remove the CNX Board.

CNX Board

4)

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Parts of the Escutcheon (Front)1)

1.MS-1-D.26

Remove the one screw on the both side in the right and the left.

Bracket

Remove the Bracket (two places) while disengaging the detent (each one place).

Speaker

3)

Remove the Speaker (two places).

2)

Screw: B1

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Escutcheon (L), Connector (VGA)

1)

1.MS-1-D.27

2)

3)

Remove the Escutcheon (L).

Escutcheon (L)

Connector (VGA)

Remove the Connector (VGA).

Peel off the Gasket (one place).

Gasket

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Parts of the Connector (VGA)1)

1.MS-1-D.28

2)

Bracket

Remove the Bracket.Remove the two screws.

Screw: B5

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom) -11)

1.MS-1-D.29

2)

3) 4)

Remove the Harness (two places).*The adhesive tapes are attached to the rear. Remove the Plate.

Plate

Remove the Escutcheon (R).

Escutcheon (R)

Remove the DC Jack while sliding it toward the front side.

DC Jack

HarnessAdhesive Tape

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Parts of the Housing (Bottom) -25)

1.MS-1-D.30

Remove the Sheet.

Sheet

Gasket

Sheet

Sheet

Cushion

Sheet

Spacer

Remark

The Sheet (three places), Gasket (one place), Cushion (one place) and Spacer (one place) are attached to the Housing (Bottom).

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Battery Pack/Cover1)

1.MS-1-D.2

Battery Pack

Lock Lever

Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow 1, and remove the Battery Pack in the direction of the arrow 2.

122


Screw: B142)

A

Hook a finger on the A portion, raise the Cover, and remove it in the direction of the arrow.

Cover (Memory)

3)Remark

The Memory on side B of the Mother Board can be removed.

Memory

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Keyboard-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

3)

Disengage the detent (four places). * Raising the Keyboard, disengage the detents. * Detents are located between the [Esc and F1], [F4 and F5],

[Insert and Delete], and F12 Key.

Slide the Keyboard in the direction of the arrow to release the detent (four places) on the front.

* The FPC is connected on the backside of the Keyboard.

Screw: B14

Remove the eight screws on the bottom.

Keyboard

Keyboard

Cushion (GM)

Peel off the Cushion (one place).

4) Except 1st Model8 [ADD]

10 [MA] 16 [MA]

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Keyboard-25)

1.MS-1-D.3(a) 8 [ADD]

Release the lock, remove the FPC and remove the Keyboard. * How to release the lock: Raise the lock lever toward the front.

Lock Lever

FPC

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Palmrest-11)

1.MS-1-D.4

3)

Pull out the FFC (one place) in the direction of the arrow.


FFC

Screw: B134)

2)

Disconnect the Coaxial Cable vertically.

Coaxial Cable

WAN Model2 [MA]

Coaxial Cable (Gray)

Coaxial Cable (Black)

TV Model5 [MA]

Disconnect the coaxial cable (two places) vertically.

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Palmrest-25)

1.MS-1-D.5

Remove the Palmrest disengaging the detent (two places).

Palmrest

6)

Disconnect the FPC (one place) by raising it.

FPC

7)

Disengage the detent (three places) at the front.

8)

Kapton Tape


2nd, 3rd(Except FP) Model8 [ADD]

10 [MA]

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HDD-11)

1.MS-1-D.6

Remove the three screws, and then the Bracket.

4)

Peel off the Tape.

Cushion (Screw)

Peel off the Cushion (Screw).

Bracket (HDD)

Screw: B2

5 [MA]

Tape (40X15) HDD

1st, 2nd, 3rd Model 16 [MA]3)

2)

Spacer (BKHD)

Peel off the Spacer.

4th Model16 [MA]

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HDD-21.MS-1-D.6(a)

Lock Lever

Raise the lock lever to release the lock.

Hi Type5 [MA]8)7)

FPC

HDD

While removing the FPC from the connector, remove the HDD.

To Type (B)

16 [MA]

6)

Lock Lever

Raise the lock lever and release the lock. * Use the Jig.

To Type (B)Jig

16 [MA]

Remove the HDD.* Be careful not to bend the pins. * Be sure to hold the HDD on the sides for handling.

HDD

5)To Type (A) 5 [MA]

16 [MA]

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HDD-39)

1.MS-1-D.6(b) 16 [MA]

Hi Type

HDD

FPC

5 [MA]

While removing the FPC from the connector, remove the HDD.

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Parts of the HDD1.MS-1-D.7

Remove the Cushion (four places).

Remove the Cushion (two places).

Cushion (HDDHIF)

Cushion (HDDHIB)

Hi Type 5 [MA]3)

2)

Peel off the Cushion (three places).

Cushion (HDD TOF)

Cushion (HDD TO)

To Type (B)

16 [MA]1)To Type (A) 5 [MA]

16 [MA]

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Optical Disc Drive-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.8

Insert a thin tool into the hole of the Bezel, push it lightly and draw out the tray.

Bezel

Tray Screw: Blue-B5/Red-B2


Optical DriveTape (Common)

Peel off the Tape (one place).

Red

Red

Red

Blue

4)

Optical Disc Drive

Disconnect the FPC (one place). *1st, 2nd Model --- Pull out it upward.3rd Model --- Raise the lock lever to release the lock, and disconnect it

in the direction of the arrow.

1st,2nd Model

Lock Lever

FPC

1

2

3) 1st,2nd,3rd Model

16 [MA]

Other Model10 [MA] 16 [MA]

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Optical Disc Drive-25)

1.MS-1-D.9

Raise the front side of the Optical Disc Drive, and remove it toward the front. * The convex portion is engaged.

Optical Disc Drive

Convex Portion

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LCD Section-11)

1.MS-1-D.10

3)

Disconnect the connectors of the coaxial cables directly above.

Pull out the Harness (LCD) directly above and disconnect it.

Tape (Harness)

Peel off the Tape (Harness).

Harness (LCD)

2)Coaxial Cable

1st,2nd Model Other Model

10 [MA] 16 [MA]

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LCD Section-24)

1.MS-1-D.11

Remove the two screws, and then the LCD Section.* Hold the LCD Section with your hand not to fall down. * Release the coaxial cables from the main unit beforehand.

Screw: B5

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IFX-421 Board-11.MS-1-D.12

3) 4)

Peel off the Sheet and Insulator from the IFX Board.


+

Screw: B2


Cushion (KBMS)

Peel off the Insulator.

1)Sheet (Fan)

Insulator(MDCR)

IFX Board

1st, 2nd, 3rd Model16 [MA] 2)

Insulator(MDCR)

1st, 2nd, 3rd Model

16 [MA]

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IFX-421 Board-25)

1.MS-1-D.13


6)

Release the lock, and remove the FPC in the direction of the arrow. * Raise the lock lever, and the lock is released.

1

Lock Lever

2

IFX Board

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Parts of the IFX-421 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.14

3)

Raise the lock lever to release the lock, and remove the FPC in the direction of the arrow. Remove the one screw, and then the Modem Card.

* The Harness is hooked on the notch.

FPC-30

Lock Lever

1

2 Modem Card

Screw: B5

Harness

Notch

Harness (RJ11)

Disconnect the Harness in the direction of the arrow.

Modem Card

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Harness (DC Jack)/CNX-338 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.15

3)

Pull out the Harness in the direction of the arrow 1, and remove the Harness (DC Jack) toward the front.


Raise the front side of the CNX Board lightly (arrow 1), and take out it toward the front (arrow 2). Then pull out the FPC directly above and remove the CNX Board (arrow 3).

1

Harness (DC Jack)

Connector Portion

2

Screw: B2

13

2

CNX Board

FPC

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Mother Board-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.16

3) 4)

Peel off the Sheet (PR).

Sheet (PR)

Pull out the FFC (two places).

MBX

WWAN Unit

FFC 3

WAN Model2 [MA]

Peel off the Tape (one place).

Tape (MW)

2 [MA] WAN / TV Model 5 [MA]

MDL BoardFFC 24P (MDL-17)

Mother Board

Disconnect the FFC (two places).

TV Model5 [MA]

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Mother Board-25)

1.MS-1-D.17

7) 8)

Disconnect the Harness (Reserve Battery) in the direction of the arrow, and remove the Reserve Battery.* It is secured with adhesive tape.

Reserve Battery

Disconnect the FPC directly above.

FPC

6)

Raise the lock lever to release the lock, and remove the FPC.

Lock Lever

1

2

FPC

2nd ModelSheet (FPCPC)

Coil

5 [MA]

Peel off the Sheet from the coil (two places).

FPC

1st,2nd Model 10 [MA]

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Mother Board-31.MS-1-D.17(a) 5 [MA]


9)

Peel off the Tape (Common).

Tape (Common)

TPM Model

10 [MA] 10)


IFX BoardTPM Model

10 [MA]

Connector

Mother Board

FPC

Lock Lever

Raise the Mother Board from the front side, and disconnect the FPC(one place). *Raise the lock lever to release the lock, and disconnect it in the direction of the arrow.

1

2

11)

Screw : 1st,2nd model --- B23rd,4th Model --- B410 [MA]

16 [MA]

12) 10 [MA]

3rd,4th Model

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Mother Board-41.MS-1-D.17(b) 10 [MA]

13)

Remove the Mother Board.

Mother Board

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Shutter/PC Card Connector1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.18

3)

Remove the Shutter.* The Torsion Spring is removed together with the Shutter.

Lift up the PC Card Assy lightly and take out it from the A portion. Then take out the lever and remove the PC Card Assy.

1

2Shutter

A

Lever PC Card Assy


Screw: B2

4)

Disengage the detent (two places) and remove the PC Card Connector.

PC Card Connector

Torsion Spring

FPC-25

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WWAN Unit1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.18(a)

3)

Remove the two screws. Remove the WWAN Unit.

Peel off the Sheet.

Screw: B3

WAN Model

WWAN Unit

Sheet (BTR)

2 [MA]

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MDL-17 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.18(b)

3)

Remove the two screws. Remove the MDL Board.

Remove the Sheet.

Screw: B3

TV Model

Sheet (BTR)

5 [MA]

MDL Board

Harness

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CNX-316 Board1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.19

3) 4)

Remove the one screw.Disconnect the FPC in the direction of the arrow.

Pull out the Harness (RJ-45) from the CNX Board and remove the CNX Board. Raise the lock lever to release the lock and disconnect the FPC.

Screw: B5

FPC

Harness (RJ45)

CNX Board

12

FPC-27

CNX BoardLock Lever

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Harness (RJ 45)/FPC-28/Sheet (GPOP) -11)

1.MS-1-D.20

3)

Raise the connector portion of the Harness (RJ45) and remove the Harness (RJ45).

Remove the FPC-28.

Harness (RJ45)

FPC-28

Bracket

Remove the two screws, and the Bracket.

FPC-28

Bracket (VGA)

4) Screw: B10

Rib

FPC-28

Sheet (VGA)

Peel off the Sheet (VGA), While removing the convex portion frombetween the FPC-28 and the rib.

Convex

2) 10 [MA]

3rd, 4th Model16 [MA]

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Harness (RJ 45)/FPC-28/Sheet (GPOP) -25)

1.MS-1-D.20(a) 10 [MA]

Remove the Sheet (GPOP).

Sheet (GPOP)

Except WAN Model 2 [MA]

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Sheet1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.21

3) 4)

2)

Remove the Sheet (LAN).

Sheet (LAN)

Peel off the Sheet (PR).

Sheet (PR)

Peel off the Sheet (BF).

Sheet (BF)

Peel off the Sheet (Fan).

Sheet (Fan)

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1)

1.MS-1-D.22

Lid (L)

Remove the Lid (L).

Remove the Shield Plate.

Shield Plate (BTR)4)

Lid (L)/Shield Plate-110 [MA]

2)

Peel off the Aluminum Sheet (BR).

Aluminum Sheet (BR)

3rd(EU Area) Model

10 [MA]

3)

Peel off the Ferrite Sheet (two places).

Ferrite Sheet (B)10 [MA]

3rd(TV) Model

Fresh Air Intake Area

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5) 6)

1.MS-1-D.23

Lid (L)/Shield Plate -210 [MA]


Shield Plate (BT) Shield Plate (BTL)


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Update History [ADD]---Addition [DEL]---Deletion [CHG]---Change [COR]---Correction [MA]---Model Addition

Date Contents Version No.2005.10.13 [MA] ( Page 4, 16, 18(a), 20 ) 1.202

2005.12.28 [MA] ( Page 4, 6, 6(a), 7, 16, 17, 17(a), 18(b) ) 2.005

2006.03.10 [ADD] Attachment (Page 3, 3(a), 5) 2.308

2006.06.16 [MA] (Page 3, 5, 8, 10, 17, 17(a), 17(b), 20, 20(a), 22, 23) 3.0010

2006.10.10 [MA] (Page 3, 6, 6(a), 6(b), 7, 8, 10, 12, 17(a), 20) 4.1016

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- Main Section -


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Battery Pack, Dummy Card1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

Slide the lever outward and release the lock. In the state of 1), raise the Battery Pack toward you.

Battery Pack

Remark

After removing the Battery Pack Pull out the Dummy Card in the direction of the arrow.

4)

Dummy Card

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Memory

Cushion (Scale)

Memory1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.3

3)

Remove the one screw. Remove the Lid (Memory).

Remove the Memory.

Screw : B4

Lid(Memory)

*It is connected with the connector.*Be careful not to damage the Board.

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Cabinet (Bottom)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

Remove the ten screws.

Screw : B5

Screw : B4

After removing the one screw, the Lid (MS) is removable.

Lid (MS)

Cabinet (Bottom)

Remark

Remove the Cabinet (Bottom).

*It is recommended to start removing from left side.

3)

Peel off the Label.

Label, Seal

Detent

Japanese Models 1 [MA]

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Bracket (Strap R/L)1)

1.MS-1-D.5


Bracket (Strap L)

Bracket (Strap R)

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Escutcheon1)

1.MS-1-D.6

2)

Disengage the detents (eight places) in order.

Insert the fingers between the Escutcheon and the Board, outspread the Escutcheon, and disengage the detent.

Remove the Escutcheon.

Escutcheon

Remark1

Escutcheon

1

2

3

4

Led Lens (MS)

Button (PW)

Button (H)

Battery Lock L

Battery Lock R

Lever Battery

Button (ST)

Button (SE)

Button (WL)

Lever Battery

Led Lens (WL)a

Remark2Sheet (MS Led)

These parts are included in the X-ban of the Escutcheon.*The part of a is attached in the Escutcheon, and it does not havea part number.

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Mother Board-11) 2)

1.MS-1-D.7

3)

Raise the lock lever and remove the FFC (two places) and FPC (one place).


FPC

FFC

FFCHarness

Cover (Fan)

Disengage the detents (two places).

Detent

Detent

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Mother Board-24)

1.MS-1-D.8

5) 6)

Remove the Mother Board.

*Pay attention to the dowels.

Mother Board


Screw : B3

Kapton Sheet (Small)

Peel off the Sheet (two places).

Dowel

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Mother Board-37)

1.MS-1-D.9

Remove the Wireless LAN Module.

*It is connected with the Connector.

Wireless LAN Module

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2004.11.15 [MA] (Page 4) 2.001

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- Main Section -

MS-1 Main Section Disassembly Except 1seg Tuner / Wireless WAN Model [MA]2

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Battery Pack1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

In the state of 1), remove the Battery Pack in the direction of the arrow.Turn over the main unit, and slide the lever in the direction ofthe arrow to release the lock.

Lever

Battery Pack Battery Pack

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Cap (Stick Pointer)1)

1.MS-1-D.3

Remove the Cap.

Remark

Shape of the Cap* There are two kinds of Cap for J Model.When replacing the Cap, be sure to use the Cap of the same shape and color as one used in the repair set.

Cap(Stick Pointer)

[MA]3

C Model

J Model [MA]3

Cap (Stick Pointer)

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Dummy Card, Stylus1)

1.MS-1-D.3(a)

Remove the Dummy Card. Turn over the main unit and remove the Stylus.

Dummy Card

Stylus

[MA]3

2)

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Housing (Bottom)1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

While disengaging the detent (two places), remove the Cover. Remove the six screws.

Remove the Housing.

3)

Screw: Blue-B6 / Green-B7 / Red-B8Cover (Bottom Screw)

Housing (Bottom)

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1.MS-1-D.5


Screw: B12)

While disengaging the detent (three places), remove the Cover.

Cover (Bottom)

3) [ADD]1Screw: B1


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Attachment1.MS-1-D.6

Peel off the Sheet.*HDD Model - Two placesFlash Memory Model - One place

HDD Model

Sheet(Bottom)

1)

2)

Peel off the Tape.*HDD Model - Tape (one place), Kapton Tape(One place)Flash Memory Model -Tape (Two places)

HDD Model Flash Memory Model

Tape(Harness)Tape(Harness)Tape(Harness)

[ADD]4

Flash Memory Model

[ADD]4

Kapton Tape

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Wireless LAN Card1)

1.MS-1-D.7

Screw: B4

Remove the one screw and then the Wireless LAN Card.

Wireless LAN Card

2)

Disconnect the Antenna (one place) and the terminal of the Coaxial Cable (two places) vertically.

Coaxial Cable [COR]2

Antenna(2.4/5GHz For Right)

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HDD1)

1.MS-1-D.8

2)

Remove the five screws and the Bracket.

HDD

1. Raise the lock lever and release the lock.

2. While disconnecting the FPC, remove the HDD.

Lock Lever

FPC

Screw: B1

Bracket (HDD)

HDD Model

[MA]3

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Parts of the HDD1)

1.MS-1-D.9

HDD

Cushion (HDD)

Remove the Cushion (two places).

HDD Model

[MA]3

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SSD1)

1.MS-1-D.9(a)

2)


1. Raise the lock lever to release the lock.

2. While removing the FPC, remove the SSD.

Lock Lever

Screw:B1

FPC

SSD

Flash Memory Model [MA]3

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Parts of the SSD1)

1.MS-1-D.9(b)


Screw:B2

Bracket(MT R)

Bracket(MT F)

SSD

Remove the SSD.

2)

Flash Memory Model [MA]3

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Lithium Battery, Bracket (MS), Cover (WLB)1)

1.MS-1-D.10

3)

2)

Raise the lock lever to release the lock and remove the Keyboard ASSY.

Keyboard ASSY

Lock Lever

Disengage the detent (six places) and remove the Cover.

Cover (WLB)4)

Bracket (MS)

Keyboard ASSY

Sheet (Fan MS)

Disconnect the connector and remove the Lithium Battery.

* The Lithium Battery is secured with adhesive tape.

Connector

Lithium BatteryAdhesive Tape

1. Turn over the Keyboard ASSY and the Sheet (one place).

2. Disengage the detent (two places) and remove the Bracket.

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Mother Board1)

1.MS-1-D.11

2)

Microphone

Remove the Microphone.

Mother Board

While releasing the connectors and disconnecting the FPC, remove the Mother Board.

*1: The FPC is connected to the Mother Board.

Connector

FPC *1

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Palmrest, LCD Section1)

1.MS-1-D.12

3)

2)

4)

Cover (Screw Palmrest) Screw: B1

Peel off the Cover (two places). Remove the two screws.

Screw: B14

Remove the two screws and the Bracket.

Palmrest

LCD

While disengaging the detent (four places), remove the Palmrest.

Bracket (SWX R)

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Update History

2006.06.08 [ADD] Procedure (Page 5) 1.101



2006.06.27 [MA] (Page 1)[COR] Description (Page 7) 1.202

2006.07.05 [MA] (Page 3, 3(a), 6, 8, 9, 9(a), 9(b)) 1.303

2006.09.04 [ADD] Procedure (Page 6) 1.404

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Battery Pack

Slide the Levers toward the center. In the state 1), pull the Battery Pack in the arrow direction.

Battery Pack

1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.2

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Dummy Card

Put the Main Section with its left side toward you. Push the Eject Lever twice.

Pull out the Dummy Card.

First time Second time

Eject Lever

2)

3)

1)

1.MS-1-D.3

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Cap (Hinge)

Widen the Detents (at three locations) outward with a bamboo skewerto remove.

<Detent positions>

Remove the Cap (at two locations) by sliding as it is outward.

DC Jack side Power Button side

Cap

Remarks

* If not disassembling the LCD Section, this work is not required.

1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.4

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Stopper (Hinge)

Peel off the Foot (at two locations).

Release the Stopper (at two locations).

*The Detents in the near side are fit. Raise them forward and pull out.

Stopper

Foot

1) 2)

3)

Remove the Screws (two locations).*In the 1st Models, the types of Screw differ between the left and the right.

Screw　: B4

1.MS-1-D.5

Screw: 1st Model - B5(Special Screw)B4 2 [MA] 5 [CHG]

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Cover (Hinge)

Widen the Detents (at two locations) with a bamboo skewer outwardto remove.* The Covers may be easily broken. Work with care.

In the state 1), slide the Cover (two locations) to remove.

Detent positions

Cover

Remarks

LCD SideLCD side

1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.6

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Housing (Bottom)-1

Open the Main Section till the LCD Section and the Bottom Section are in the right angle.

Remove the Screws (two locations) from the back face of the Main Section. Remove the Screws (two locations) from the left side of the Main Section.

Screw : B6 Screw : B4

Peel off the Foot (at six locations).* Give a care not to damage the Housing (Bottom).* Two kinds of Foot are provided.

1) 2)

3) 4)

* Also refer to the next page.

1.MS-1-D.7

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Housing (Bottom)-2

Raise the Housing (Bottom) at its near side.*Release the Detents (two locations) by pushing the Palmrest lightly toward the center.

Remove the eleven Screws from the bottom of the Main Section.* The Screws B3 and B5 are the special screws.

Screw ：　B5 (X4) , B3 (X4), B4(X2), B2 (X1)

B3

B5

B4

B2

B5 B5

B5

B3

B3 B3

Remove the Housing (Bottom) by pulling it toward you.* The back side is inserted in the Palmrest.

B4

DetentDetent

Housing (Bottom)

Work desk

LCD Section

Place the Main Section on the work desk as shown in the picture.*Work with a great care not to fall the Main Sectionor to damage the LCD!

5) 6)

7) 8)

1.MS-1-D.8

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LCD Section

Remove the Cover (one location).　

Cover (Harness)

Disconnect the Harness (at three locations) in the order from A to C.* Take out the Harness from under the Mother Board and pull it to remove.

(A: LCD Harness/ B: Harness (INV) / C: Harness (DC) )

A

B

C

Disconnect the Harness (PWR) (one location).*Take out the Harness from under the FPC and pull it in the arrow direction.

Remove the one Screw and remove the LCD Section.*Work with great care not to damage the LCD Section!* The Protect (Harness) may be displaced from the Hinge (Left).

Screw : B4

1) 2)

3) 4)

1.MS-1-D.9

FPC

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Disconnect the FPC (at two locations).* Pull it upward to disconnect.

HDD

Pull the HDD in the arrow direction to remove.

Remark 1

FPCCushion

Sheet

Gasket

The above parts are installed on the HDD.* Be careful not to bend the Pin when disconnecting the FPC.

FPCRemark 2

1) 2)

1.MS-1-D.10

FPC

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PC Card Connector

Remove the two Screws.

Screw : B4

Disconnect the FPC and then remove the PC Card Connector.Pull the Connector Section upward to disconnect.

1) 2)

Peel off the attachment (one location) and disconnect the Harness (one location).

3)

PC Card Connector

Connector positions

1.MS-1-D.11

FPC

Harness (Speaker)

1st Models: SheetOther : Tape

2 [MA]1st Model

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PC Card Connector Block

Plate

Screw : B4

Screw

Sheet

Remove the two Screws and remove the Plate.

Peel off the Sheet (one location).Push the Detents (two locations) in the arrow direction and remove the PC Card Eject.

1)PC Card Eject

2)

3)

1.MS-1-D.12

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Remove the Screws (at one location) and remove the FPC.

FPC-8

Screw : B6

1)

1.MS-1-D.13

FPC-8

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Disconnect the FPC (Keyboard).* Raise the lock (brown color) of the Connector forward to release the lock.

Mother Board-1

Disconnect the FPC (Pointing Device).* Pull the FPC as it is in the arrow direction.

Disconnect the FPC (LED).*Slide the lock (black color) of the Connector in the arrow direction to release the lock.

Ring

Remove the Ring (one location).

1) 2)

3) 4)

* Also refer to the next page.

1.MS-1-D.14

FPC (Keyboard) FPC

FPC

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Mother Board-2

Remove the two Screws and remove the Mother Board.

Mother Board

Screw : B45) Remarks

Sheet

* Sheet may possibly be peeled off.Do not lose the Sheet.

1.MS-1-D.15

1st Model 2 [MA]

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Peel off the Tape (at one location).

FPC

Release the Detents (at two locations) and disconnect the FPC.

Tape

1)

FPC

FPC

1.MS-1-D.16

2)

3)

Peel off the Tape (at one location).

Tape

2 [MA]From the 2nd Models 5 [ADD]

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Remove the Screw (one location).

Keyboard

Screw　：B7

Front face

Remove the Cap (one location).

Back face

Remove the three Screws and remove the Pointing Device (one location).

Cap (Pointer)

Screw　：B7

Pointing Device

Keyboard1) 2)

3)

Remove the Keyboard while paying attention to the part A.* It may get hung up on the Boss.

Part A

ボス

4)

1.MS-1-D.17

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Parts of the Palmrest

Remove the Button (one location).

Button

1.MS-1-D.18

Lens (PWR)

Cushion

Remove the Lens (one location) and the Cushion (two locations).

Lens (KEY)

Cushion (Speaker L)

Speaker

Remove the Lens (one location), Cushion (one location) and the Speaker (one location). * They are secured with adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape

1) 2)

3)

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Update History

Date Contents Version No.2004.06.04 [MA] (Page 5, Page11, Page15, Page16) 2.002


2004.12.22 [CHG] Screw (Page 5)[ADD] Parts (Page 16) 2.305

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