User manual SONY VAIO VGN-NW238F/P

[. . . ] registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for SONY products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. [. . . ] If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Before removing the WWAN module, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36). Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 40) Hard drive or solid-state drive (see Mass storage devices on page 45) Top cover (see Top cover on page 48) Remove the WWAN module: 1. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2. 0×4. 0 screws (1) that secure the WWAN connector module (3) to the system board. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the device. ) Disconnect the wireless antenna cables (2) from the terminals on the WWAN module. NOTE: The red WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module "Main" terminal. The blue WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module "Aux" terminal. Component replacement procedures 53 3. Remove the WWAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the WWAN module. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures USB/audio board Description USB/audio board (includes cable) Spare part number 537614-001 Before removing the USB/audio board, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36). If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM (see SIM on page 37. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 40) Hard drive or solid-state drive (see Mass storage devices on page 45) Top cover (see Top cover on page 48) Remove the fan: 1. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2. 5×5. 0 screws (2) that secure the fan to the base enclosure. Component replacement procedures 57 3. Remove the fan (3). Reverse this procedure to install the fan. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Heat sink assembly Description Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) Spare part number 537619-001 Before removing the heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36). [. . . ] The only components intended for recycling purposes are the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and the backlight. When you remove these components, handle them carefully. This SONY product contains mercury in the backlight in the display assembly that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of environmental considerations. [. . . ]