VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series SERVICE MANUAL Ver.5-2012E Revision History Area Lineup Area Lineup Area Lineup VPCSA3AJ VPCSA3S9R/XI VPCSB35FG/S VPCSB38FJ/B VPCSA3T9E/XI VPCSB35FG/W VPCSB38FJ/L VPCSA3V9E/XI VPCSB35FH/L VPCSB38FJ/P VPCSA3X9E/XI VPCSB35FH/P (Japan) VPCSB38FJ/W VPCSB35FW/B VPCSA3X9R/XI VPCSB39FJ/B VPCSB35FW/L VPCSA3Z9E/XI VPCSB3AJ VPCSB35FW/P VPCSA3Z9R/T VPCSB35FW/R VPCSA31FX/BI VPCSA3Z9R/XI VPCSA31FX/SI VPCSB35FW/S...
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1. Obey precautionary markings and 4. Inspect after completing service Sony, VAIO and CLIE are trademarks or regis- and the service instructions. instructions tered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows,...
CHAPTER4.OTHERS 4-1. Note for WWAN Board Replacement …………………… (to 1-1) CHAPTER2. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM 4-2. Note for WIMAX Board Replacement …………………… 2-1.VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (TOP)…………...………………. 2-1 4-3. Holding Method of Motherboard……………..…………… 2-2.VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (BOTTOM)……………………. 2-2 (to 4-3) (to 2-2) CHAPTER3. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST Note……………………………………………………………….…...
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LED DB switch DB on Speed DB DC-In DC Jack DC jack Thermal Sensor Thermal Sensor Port Replicator G709T1UF G709T1UF (H/W shutdown) (H/W shutdown) For CPU For GPU 1st battery CN 2nd battery CN [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX) (END)
APTER2. FRAME HARNESS DIA AGRAM 2-1.VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (TOP) CAMERA BLUETOOTH From board to connector (direct connection) Harness(connector at both end) Harness(soldered at one end) Thermal Module RJ45 Cable HDMI WWAN CARD DC-In Cable SIM CARD SIM CARD ODD FF BATTER...
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If the color is in the remarks column it indicates the color of parts itself If the color is in the remarks column, it indicates the color of parts itself. Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components repaired and/or replaced. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
Parts List S-1. Screws Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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Parts List P-1. Palmrest Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. * When thermal module is removed, clean off the CPU PAD and VGA PAD. Put the Ref. No. 308 and Ref. No. 309 to the place shown in the figure. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
Parts List B-1. Bottom Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
Parts List D-1. ODD Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
Parts List H-1. HDD Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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Parts List H-1. HDD Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] 8(a) VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
Parts List L-1. LCD (For Hot) Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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Parts List L-2. LCD (For Mild) Double-click on the paper clip mark to open the parts list. To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
To open the parts list, Microsoft office Excel or Excel viewer is required. 2006 2005 2006 AC Adapter(Stick Type) Power Cord AC Adapter 2007 2008 2009 Extended Battery Battery Adapter Battery Pack 2011 2012 2010 Cleaning Cloth Cl th Carrying Pouch Carrying Pouch Cable Clip Cable Clip [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
8/LED/CLEARLIKEAG/FLAT (CMI) (A-1827-250-A/A-1827-250-B) VPCSC31FM (U 13.3/1366X768 8/LED/CLEARLIKEAG/FLAT (CPT) (A-1827-252-A) Note: There are four DIP Switches. When the model has Anti-theft Technology, adjust the fourth ”ON”; When the model hasn’t Anti-theft Technology, adjust the fourth “OFF”. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
When the WLAN card with Bluetooth adjust the fourth switch "ON" a. When the WLAN card with Bluetooth, adjust the fourth switch ON . b. When the WLAN card without Bluetooth, adjust the fourth switch "OFF" [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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WWAN : X X X X X X X X X X X X 2. Attach the barcode label which is included with the WWAN Board t to the position where you peeled off the label in the step 1. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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2. Attach the barcode label which is included with the WWAN Board t to the position where you peeled off the label in the step 1 to the position where you peeled off the label in the step 1. [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)
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4-3 Holding Method of Motherboard 1. When operating with both hands, gently hold the middle of Main board edge as show 2. When operating with one-hand, gently hold the middle of Main board edge and keep vertical. (Level) (Vertical) [Sony Confidential] VPCSA/SB/SC/SD Series (9-890-859-XX)