User manual SONY VAIO VPC-L212FX

[. . . ] The warranties for SONY products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Service Manual Second Edition April 2003 First Edition January 2003 Document Part Number: 319733-002 Contents Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58 Internal Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64 Removal and Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module SONY Pavilion 5300 and 5200, SONY nx9010, and Compaq Presario 2500 Models Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-49 Removing the Motherboard (Authorized Service Providers Only) Note This section applies only to SONY Pavilion 4300, 4200, and 4100, SONY nx9005 and nx9000, Compaq Evo Notebook N1050 and N1010, and Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 models. Required Equipment · #1 Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure Note: Before Replacing the Motherboard If possible, record the computer's electronic serial number before you replace the motherboard. You will then store the electronic serial number in the EEPROM on the new motherboard using the Service Utility floppy disk. Download the notebook service package from the Partnership Web site (see page vii), and create a Service Utilities floppy disk as described in the package's Readme file. Insert the Service Utilities floppy disk in the floppy drive. When the SONY logo appears (on either the built-in display or the external monitor), press Esc to display the boot menu, then choose Removable Device and boot from the floppy disk. Select the Serial Number option from the boot menu. When prompted, type A for the automatic update option. This stores the current system data from the old motherboard on the floppy disk. 1. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Remove these additional assemblies: · · · · · · · · Hard disk drive (page 2-9). 5. Wireless models only: Remove the mini-PCI door and unplug the two antenna cables from the mini-PCI card. Do not remove the mini-PCI card at this time. Remove the two M2. 0×4. 0 mm screws that secure the PCMCIA assembly to the bottom case. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive guide to the bottom case. Note The four screws that secure the hard disk drive guide are two different sizes. The screw in the upper left corner is a M2. 5×6. 0 mm screw. The remaining three screws are M2. 0×4. 0 mm screws. Make sure these screws are installed in the correct locations when reinstalling the hard disk drive guide. 6. Remove the hard disk drive guide. Figure 2-32. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Guide Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-53 7. 10. Disconnect the modem board cable from the motherboard. Disconnect the 1394 board cable from the motherboard. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard and remove the fan. [. . . ] If you receive such a request, you should notify management and SONY Corporate Legal immediately. (These requests might require a court order prior to our participation. ) Further, the entity removing the password must log the name, serial number and date of the removal, and file the written backup with the log. The log and backup are subject to standard record retention process and review. The final issue relating to removal of passwords is that SONY cannot provide information to users that would assist them in improperly removing a password and opening a notebook. Service Manual Reference Information 5-1 Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement TFT display manufacturing is a highly precise but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannot produce large displays that are cosmetically perfect. [. . . ]