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Sony VAIO VGN-A230 Service Manual

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VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 2 -2004J
Revision History
Area
Model
Line up
American
US
VGN-A230*
Canadian
VGN-A230B*
VGN-A230P*
VGN-A240*
VGN-A240B*
VGN-A240P*
VGN-A250
VGN-A260
VGN-A270*
VGN-A270B*
VGN-A270P*
VGN-A290
European
AEP
VGN-A215M
UK
VGN-A215Z
VGN-A217M
VGN-295HP
VGN-297XP
Asian/Oceania/
International
VGN-A29GP
South Africa
Thai
VGN-A29SP
*: CTO Model
9-876-387-02
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VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP
• Design and specifications are subject to
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VGN-A29GP/A29SP
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change without notice.
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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP VGN-A29GP/A29SP SERVICE MANUAL Ver 2 -2004J Revision History Area Model Line up S400 [MA] American VGN-A230* [MA] Canadian VGN-A230B* [MA] VGN-A230P* [MA] VGN-A240* [MA] VGN-A240B* [MA] VGN-A240P* [MA] VGN-A250 [MA] VGN-A260 [MA] VGN-A270* [MA] VGN-A270B* [MA] VGN-A270P* VGN-A290 •...
  • Page 2 Also check Sony, VAIO and CLIE are trademarks or the area around the repair location to ensure that Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    “Revision History” at the end of this data. Bottom B-1. Bottom (17-inch Model) ..........4-14 B-2. Bottom (15-inch Model) ..........4-16 [MA] B-3. Bottom (15.4-inch Model) ........... 4-18 Optical Drive D-1. Optical Drive ............... 4-20 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) — 3 — VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Specifications

    Memory Card Adapter Remote Controller [MA] *4)Mobile Cel 1.3,Mobile Cel 1.4(B),Pentium-M 1.5A(D),Pentium-M 1.60,Pentium-M 1.7(D),Pentium-M 1.8(D),Pentium-M 2.0(D) *5)100GB,80GB(5400rpm),80GB,60GB,40GB *6)1024MB*1,1024MB*2,512MB*1,512MB*2,256MB*1,256MB*2 VGN-A290 VGN-A260 VGN-A250 VGN-A230*/A230B*/A230P* VGN-A240*/A240B*/A240P* VGN-A270*/A270B/A270P* Pentium-M 1.7A(D) Pentium-M 1.6A(D) Pentium-M 1.6A(D) Mobility Radeon 9700 Mobility Radeon 9200 Mobility Radeon 9200 Mobility Radeon 9200...
  • Page 5 • The trademarks or registered trademarks of above table, refer to page 2. • The model that is accompanied by asterisk (*) is the CTO model For the equipment configuration, refer to the CTO Information. • • [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 6: Cto Information

    MCA10 Memory Card 1-478-615-11 Adapter MEMORY CARD ADAPTER TV Tuner (Port PRAV1 None Relicator) Mouse None Model name:VGN-A230(American Area) OS:Windows XP Home Ver.1.0 Pentium-M 755 Pentium-M 745 Pentium-M 735 Pentium-M 725 Pentium-M 715 Celeron-M 330 Celeron-M 1.3 6-706-559-01 6-600-306-01 6-600-343-01...

  • Page 7: Ma]

    DRIVE, DVD DW-D56A-VN DRIVE, DVD DW-U56A-VN COMBO DRIVE(UJDA760) b/g(intel) W-LAN 1-761-864-14 None WIRELESS LAN CARD [MA] Memory MCA10 Card 1-478-615-11 Adapter MEMORY CARD ADAPTER Confidential TV Tuner (Port PRAV1 None Relicator) VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) WMS5 Mouse 1-796-824-32 VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) MOUSE (SLV)
  • Page 8 DRIVE, DVD DW-U56A-VN COMBO DRIVE(UJDA760) b/g(intel) W-LAN 1-761-864-14 None WIRELESS LAN CARD [MA] Memory MCA10 Card 1-478-615-11 Adapter MEMORY CARD ADAPTER Confidential TV Tuner (Port PRAV1 None Relicator) VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) WMS5 VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) Mouse 1-796-824-32 None VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) MOUSE (SLV) (END)

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Block Diagram

    I/F connectors MDC Modem RealTek S-Video in Touc hPad Height ALC203 PC Card Tuner (Type II x 1) Video in Internal I/F connectors Headphone Microphone RJ-11 Stereo RF-In (N/A when Docked) Speaker MS Duo Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 10: Port Replicator (Vgp-Prav)

    Audio CODEC AUDIO USB I/F MPEG CY7C68013 Encoder MB86396 S-Video in VIDEO AV Out Tuner/ SAA7115 RF-In SONY Internal Video SW AV Power-Up Station Headphone Microphone Stereo Video in VGP-PRAV1,PRAV2 ENX-29/EXN-34(Tuner board) Speaker Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)

  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Frame Harness Diagram

    WIRELESS LAN BOARD KEY BOARD CARD (Side-A) HARD DISK From board to connector (direct connection) Harness (connector at both end) Harness (soldered at one end) Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 12: Port Replicator (Vgp-Prav)

    IFX-312 BOARD (Side-B) CN3000 VGN-A Sereis CN2000 From board to connector (direct connection) Harness (connector at both end) Harness (soldered at one end) Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)

  • Page 13: Palmrest

    0 or dotted line with mark CTO Model 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. Confidential Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié. VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 14: P-1. Palmrest (17-Inch Model)

    P-1. Palmrest (17-inch Model) Supplied with 6 Supplied with 6 Supplied Supplied with 6 with 10 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 15: Ma] P-2. Palmrest (15-Inch Model)

    SE1P KEYBOARD SUPPORT MYLAR ∗ • 2-159-977-01 SE1P KEYBOARD SUPPORT MYLAR B 2-548-305-01 SE1 MYLAR SPEAKER BKT 4-672-836-21 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 2-048-596-02 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 16: P-2. Palmrest (15-Inch Model)

    P-2. Palmrest (15-inch Model) Supplied with 101 Supplied with 101 Supplied Supplied with 104 with 101 [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
  • Page 17 SE1 MYLAR KEYBOARD BRACKET U 2-103-454-01 SE1 MYLAR KEYBOARD BRACKET L 2-176-528-01 SE1 TOUCHPAD TAPE 4-672-836-01 SCREW,M2 SPECIAL HEAD EG GRIP 2-048-596-02 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-644-637-21 GRIP, M2 EG [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 18: P-3. Palmrest (15.4-Inch Model)

    P-3. Palmrest (15.4-inch Model) Supplied with 202 Supplied with 201 [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
  • Page 19 • This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP • 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP ∗ • 4-644-637-21 GRIP M2 EG [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 20: M-1. Main Board (17-Inch Model)

    M-1. Main Board (17-inch Model) L-1/ L-2 L-1/ Supplied with 317 L-1/ L-1/L-2 Supplied with 304 L-1/ Supplied with 304 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
  • Page 21 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-834-41 SCREW, +B EG GRIP • 2-048-596-02 SCREW, +B EG GRIP ∗ • 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-656-703-01 SCREW, M2 2-103-443-01 SE1 HEX2-5+7 4-635-966-01 SCREW(HEX) Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 22: M-2. Main Board (15-Inch Model)

    M-2. Main Board (15-inch Model) L-3/L-4 L-3/L-4 Supplied with 317 L-3/L-4 L-3/L-4 Supplied with 402 L-3/L-4 L-3/L-4 Supplied with 402 [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-10...

  • Page 23: Ma] M-2. Main Board (15-Inch Model)

    SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-834-41 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 2-048-596-02 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-656-703-01 SCREW, M2 4-644-637-21 GRIP, M2 EG 2-103-443-01 SE1 HEX2-5+7 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-11...

  • Page 24: M-3. Main Board (15.4-Inch Model)

    M-3. Main Board (15.4-inch Model) Supplied with 317 Supplied with 451 [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-12...
  • Page 25 • 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-834-41 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 2-048-596-02 SCREW, +B EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-656-703-01 SCREW, M2 2-103-443-01 SE1 HEX2-5+7 4-635-966-01 SCREW(HEX) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-13...

  • Page 26: B-1. Bottom (17-Inch Model)

    B-1. Bottom (17-inch Model) [MA] 1)Bluetooth Model Only L-1/L-2 L-1/ Supplied with 506 [MA] [MA] 2)W-Mouse Model Only 3)No-W-Mouse Model Only 2)W-Mouse Model Only Supplied with 525 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-14...
  • Page 27 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 2-159-307-01 <&> SCREW, M2.6+B EG GRIP 4-672-839-01 HEAD,M3 FLAT 4-672-840-01 SCREW, M2 TAPPING,FLAT HEAD 4-672-834-21 <&> SCREW, +B EG GRIP 3-254-029-11 SCREW Confidential 4-672-834-71 <&> SCREW,+B EG GRIP VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-15...

  • Page 28: B-2. Bottom (15-Inch Model)

    B-2. Bottom (15-inch Model) L-3/L-4 L-3/L-4 L-3/ Supplied with 603 [MA] Supplied with 525 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-16...
  • Page 29 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD 4-644-637-21 <&> GRIP, M2 EG 2-159-307-01 <&> SCREW, M2.6+B EG GRIP 4-672-839-01 HEAD,M3 FLAT 4-672-834-21 <&> SCREW, +B EG GRIP 3-254-029-11 SCREW 4-672-834-71 <&> SCREW,+B EG GRIP [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-17...

  • Page 30: B-3. Bottom (15.4-Inch Model)

    B-3. Bottom (15.4-inch Model) 1)Bluetooth Model Only Supplied with 703 2) W-Mouse Supplied Model Only with 525 3)No- W-Mouse [MA] Model Only 2) W-Mouse Model Only Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-18...
  • Page 31 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-644-637-21 <&> GRIP, M2 EG 4-672-835-01 <&> SCREW, M2.6+B EG GRIP 4-672-839-01 HEAD,M3 FLAT 4-672-834-21 <&> SCREW, +B EG GRIP 3-254-029-11 SCREW 4-672-834-71 <&> SCREW,+B EG GRIP [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-19...

  • Page 32: Optical Drive

    For the how to identify the type of drive and the combi- nation of the Bezel, refer to the details below. B-1/ B-2/ [MA] [MA] Model No. U56A Model No. UJDA760 M-1/ M-1/ M-2/ M-2/ B-1/ B-1/ B-2/ B-2/ Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-20...
  • Page 33 The first type is the parts that are common to all models. The other type is the parts that are different depending on each model. ∗ • This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. • ∗ • Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) 4-21 VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 34: L-1. Lcd 17-Inch Wuxga (Clear Black Lcd) - Made By Sh

    1009 1016 1002 1017 Supplied with 1016 1013 1011 1021 1023 1002 1020 1022 1004 1018 1006 1001 1008 Supplied with 1014 1006 1004 1007 1019 1003 1001 1008 1015 1005 Confidential 1012 VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-22...
  • Page 35 1023 2-190-718-01 SE1P HOUSING AL BTM 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-21 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-671-538-01 SCREW(M2x4),SPECIAL HEAD 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-23...

  • Page 36: L-2. Lcd 17-Inch Wxga+ (Clear Black Lcd) - Made By Au

    1002 1053 1056 Supplied with 1016 1055 1011 1021 1023 1002 1020 1022 1051 1054 1006 1001 1008 Supplied with 1014 1006 1051 1007 1019 1052 1001 1008 1015 1005 [MA] Confidential 1012 VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-24...
  • Page 37 “LCD_UNIT_(17WXGA)_(S) “ 1056 2-342-994-01 SHIELD TAPE(AU17) 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-21 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-671-538-01 SCREW(M2x4),SPECIAL HEAD 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-25...

  • Page 38: L-3. Lcd 15-Inch Sxga+ (Clear Black Lcd) - Made By Sh

    1010 – Made by SH– 1009 1107 1111 1103 1106 1112 1105 1101 1104 1001 1006 1008 Supplied with 1101 1108 1112 1102 1007 1011 1110 1008 1005 1001 1109 [MA] Confidential 1012 VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-26...
  • Page 39 SE1 SHEET LCD 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-644-637-21 GRIP, M2 EG 4-653-582-21 <&> SCREW M2(NE) 4-671-538-01 SCREW(M2x4),SPECIAL HEAD 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD(EG GRIP) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-27...

  • Page 40: L-4. Lcd 15-Inch Xga - Made By Au

    1010 – Made by AU– 1009 1107 1202 1111 1204 1112 1205 1101 1203 1001 1006 1008 Supplied with 1101 1112 1109 1201 1007 1011 1110 1008 1005 1001 1108 [MA] Confidential 1012 VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-28...
  • Page 41 INVERTER UNIT 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-672-836-11 <&> SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP 4-644-637-21 GRIP, M2 EG 4-653-582-21 <&> SCREW M2(NE) 4-671-538-01 SCREW(M2x4),SPECIAL HEAD 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD(EG GRIP) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-29...

  • Page 42: L-5. Lcd 15.4-Inch Wxga (Clear Black Lcd) - Made By Hi

    – Made by HI– 1310 1305 1312 1309 1313 1306 1310 1302 1001 1006 1008 1307 Supplied with 1302 1109 1308 1304 1007 1008 1001 1011 1110 1005 1108 1301 [MA] Confidential 1012 VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-30...
  • Page 43 Refer to "5-3 Wiring the W-LAN Cable" in CHAPTER 5 to see how to wire the CABLE. 4-656-703-01 SCREW,M2 GRIP 4-644-637-21 GRIP M2 EG 4-653-582-21 <&> SCREW M2(NE) 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD(EG GRIP) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-31...

  • Page 44: A-1. Accessories

    1) The Ref.2005,2009,2010,2011,2020 and 2023 are included only in the models supplied with the Port Replicator. ∗ • This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. ∗ • Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-32...

  • Page 45: A-2. Accessories

    A-2. Accessories Supplied with 31 Supplied with 1 Supplied with 65 Supplied with 10 Supplied with 28 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-33...
  • Page 46 2-103-314-01 MYLAR 34x40 2-103-316-01 GASKET 7x10x2 2-103-317-01 MYLAR HOOK FRONT 2-103-318-01 APR FOIL AL 6x24 A-1059-668-A $ COMPLETE PWB IFX-312 2-048-434-01 BPR MYLAR BRACKET ARM TRAY 2-103-313-01 BPR MYLAR TOP SHIELD L Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-34...

  • Page 47: Dip Switch

    VGN-A297XP [MA] [MA] VGN-A29GP VGN-A29SP The DIP switch setting is different depending the types of LCD. Set the DIP switch of the CTO model in accordance with the [FOR CTO MODEL]. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-35 (END)

  • Page 48: Chapter 5. Others

    A, B : Mac Address : Barcode [ LCD Unit ] (Rear) [ Wireless LAN Card ] [ MBX-110 Board ] (Side B) [ Optical Drive ] (Top) A, B [ Modem Card ] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 49: Replacing The Cpu

    Lock position Reference marks CPU socket Lock position CPU socket Lock release position NOTE: Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

  • Page 50: Wiring The W-Lan Cable

    3. Attach the KAPTON TAPE on the top of the sheet 1. Wire the CABLE W-LAN as shown in the picture. of the CABLE such that it winds around secure and secure the CABLE. [MA] the terminal of the CABLE. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)
  • Page 51 VGN-A260 ∗ This manual and the constituent data may not be VGN-A270 ∗ replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part VGN-A270B without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation. ∗ VGN-A270P VGN-A290 : CTO Model : Additional Models English/Japanese...
  • Page 52 First Edition Ver.2 2004.10.01 Front Page (Model Line Up), Page 3, Page 1-1_8, Page 3-1, Page 4-1, Page 4-3_7, N2004_101AK Page 4-9_21, Page 4-23_32, Page 4-35, Page 5-3, Back Cover < Remarks > [Confidential] VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)

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