Sony PCG-C1VPK Service Manual

PCG-C1VP/C1VPK

SERVICE MANUAL

US Model

Canadian Model

S400

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9-872-222-11

Notebook Computer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar
texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the
operating and the service instructions.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION: The battery pack used in this de vice may present a f ire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.

CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.

• Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation
or incineration of the cells must bi avoided to prevent one or
more of the following occurrences; release of toxic materials,
release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface
temperature.

• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced
immediately while avoiding to touch it without any protection.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions

Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas
requiring special precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as
well as all precautions listed in the operating manual and other associated
documents.

2. Use designated parts only

The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as
noncombustibility and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that
replacement parts possess the same safety characteristics as the originals.
Also remember that the 0 mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and
parts lists, denotes components that have particularly important safety
functions; be extra sure to use only the designated components.

3. Always follow the original design when
mounting parts and routing wires

The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of
insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the
printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so
as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting par ts or
routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.

4. Inspect after completing service

After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring
have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around
the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and
confirm safety.

5. When replacing chip components...

Never reuse components. Also remember that the negati ve side of tantalum
capacitors is easily damaged by heat.

6. When handling flexible print boards...

•The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.

•Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.

•Handle patterns with care; never apply force.

Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by
vibration. Always handle with care.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL

1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1

1-3. Removal ...........................................................................1-2

1. Key Board Unit ................................................................ 1-2

2. Cursor Sensor Module .....................................................1-2

3. Palm Rest Sub Assy ......................................................... 1-3

4. SWX-62 Board ................................................................ 1-3

5. SWX-63 Board ................................................................ 1-4

6. Speaker (30X15 With Harness) ....................................... 1-4

7. IFX-128 Board ................................................................. 1-5

8. Nickel Hydrogen Battery ................................................. 1-5

9. Assy HDD 15 GB T......................................................... 1-6

10. MBX-45 Board ................................................................ 1-6

11. Fan With Heatsink ........................................................... 1-7

12. PC Card Connector (Ejector) ........................................... 1-7

13. LCD Housing Assy .......................................................... 1-8

14. CNX-108 Board ............................................................... 1-8

15. Bezel Assy ....................................................................... 1-9

16. LCD 1210 Assy................................................................1-9

17. CCD SD22 Assy, Inverter Unit...................................... 1-10

(to 1-10)

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS.......................... 2-1

Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed
you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software.

CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................... 3-1

(to 3-2)

CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM........ 4-1

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST

5-1. Main Section.................................................................... 5-1

5-2. LCD Section .................................................................... 5-3

5-3. Accessories ...................................................................... 5-5

(to 5-5)

• Abbreviations
UC : US model / Canadian model

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1-1. Flowchart

CHAPTER 1.

REMOVAL

POWER

OFF

KEY BOARD

UNIT
P 1-2

PALM REST

SUB ASSY

P 1-3

CURSOR
SENSOR
MODULE

P 1-2

ASSY HDD

15 GB T

P 1-6

SWX-62
BOARD

P 1-3

SWX-63
BOARD

P 1-4

SPEAKER
(30X15 WITH
HARNESS)

P 1-4

IFX-128
BOARD

P 1-5

NICKEL

HYDROGEN

BATTERY

P 1-5

LCD

HOUSING

ASSY

P 1-8 P 1-9

MBX-45
BOARD

P 1-6

CNX-108

BOARD

P 1-8

BEZEL

ASSY

FAN WITH
HEATSINK

P 1-7

PC CARD

CONNECTOR

(EJECTOR)

P 1-7

LCD 1210

ASSY
P 1-9

• P XX means pages that appears in this manual.

• Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

CCD SD22A

ASSY

P 1-10

INVERTER

UNIT

P 1-10

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

LCD 1210 Assy

CCD SD22A Assy

Cursor Sensor
Module

MBX-45 Board

PC Card Connector
(Ejector)

Speaker
(30X15 With Harness)

Fan With Heatsink

SWX-63 Board

Nickel Hydrogen
Battery

Speaker
(30X15 With Harness)

IFX-128 Board

Inverter Unit

SWX-62 Board

Assy HDD 15 GB T

CNX-108 Board

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1-3. Removal

1. Key Board Unit

Key Board Unit

4 Harness

2 Claw

3 Open in the direction of arrow.

1 M2X8

2. Cursor Sensor Module

Cursor Sensor Module

2 Claw

1 Cap Sensor

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2 M2X3 Grip

3 FFC (MBX-TP1)

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3. Palm Rest Sub Assy

1 Heatsink (Card Slot)

4 M2X6

8 FFC

(MBX-SWX63)

5 M2X6

9 Claw

7 FFC

(MBX45-SWX62)

5 M2X6

Palm Rest Sub Assy

2 Undo three claws and

remove the main cover (L).

3 Undo three claws and

remove the main cover (R).

4. SWX-62 Board

6 M2X8

6 M2X8

SWX-62 Board

2 FFC

(MBX45-SWX62)

1-3 PCG-C1VP/C1VPK (UC)

1 M2X4

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