Sony PCG-FX290, PCG-FX290K Service Manual
PCG-FX290/FX290K
SERVICE MANUAL
Illust : PCG-FX290K
US Model
Canadian Model
S400
Confidential
9-872-209-11
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
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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 be avoided to prev ent 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 parts 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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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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. Hinge Cover ..................................................................... 1-2
2. Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy,
Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board, Palm Rest Plate,
Bracket Pad ...................................................................... 1-2
3. Display Assy,
Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) ...................... 1-3
4. HDD Assy, DC Fan..........................................................1-3
5. Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board ....................................... 1-4
6. PC Card Connector, Modem card, MBX-49 Board,
Lithium Battery, I/O Bracket ........................................... 1-4
7. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board ......................................... 1-5
8. SO-DIMM........................................................................ 1-5
9. Modem Card .................................................................... 1-6
10. LCD Section – Made by SA – ......................................... 1-7
1.Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit.................................... 1-7
2.Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC,
Display Housing Assy .................................................. 1-8
1-4. Replacing the CPU .......................................................... 1-9
1. Removing the CPU .......................................................... 1-9
2. Installing the CPU............................................................ 1-9
1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board .................... 1-10
(to 1-10)
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS.......................... 2-1
(to 2-1)
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
5-1. Main Section.................................................................... 5-2
5-2. LCD Section – Made by SA – .........................................5-5
(to 5-6)
• Abbreviations
UC : US model / Canadian model
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1-1. Flowchart
CHAPTER 1.
REMOVAL
POWER
OFF
HOOD
KEYBOARD
ASSY
SO-DIMM
BATTERY
PACK
FDD
HINGE
COVER
P 1-2
MODEM
CARD
P 1-6
KEYBOARD
UNIT
P 1-2P 1-2
SPEAKER
UNIT
P 1-5P 1-5
SWX-73
BOARD
P 1-5
P ALM REST
ASSY
P 1-2 P 1-3
COMBINATION
DETECTOR
CONNECTOR
3 through 7
P ALM REST
DRIVE
HDD
ASSY
P 1-3
LATCH
P 1-4
PC CARD
P 1-4
PLA TE
P 1-2
DISPLAY
ASSY
P 1-3
PWS-13
BOARD
P 1-4
BRACKET
PAD
P 1-2
TOUCH
PAD
P 1-2
CNX-125
BOARD
P 1-2
BEZEL
HOUSING
ASSY
P 1-7 P 1-7 P 1-8
DC
FAN
P 1-3
LCD
UNIT
I/O
BRACKET
P 1-4
MODEM
CARD
P 1-4
LITHIUM
BATTERY
P 1-4
• P XX means pages that appears in this manual.
• Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.
MBX-49
BOARD
P 1-4
INVERTER
ASSY
LCD
HARNESS
P 1-8
FPC
P 1-8
DISPLAY
HOUSING
ASSY
P 1-8
1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram
LCD Unit
Speaker Unit
DC Fan
HDD
MBX-49 Board
CNX-125 Board
PWS-13 Board
Modem Card
Speaker Unit
Combination Drive
(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
Inverter Assy
SWX-73 Board
FD Drive
Touch Pad
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1-3.Removal
1. Hinge Cover
2Hinge Cover
4
3
2. Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board, Palm Rest Plate, Bracket Pad
1Door I/O
2Hinge Cover
1M2X4 Special Head (Black)
4M2X4 Special Head (Black)
9Pull it to the front slightly
and raise to remove it.
0Palm Rest Assy
qjTouch pad
qkCNX-125
Board
qhBracket Pad
qfPalm Rest
Plate
qdRemove by
pulling slightly
to the front
6Keyboard Unit
8M2X4
Special Head
(Black)
qa
qgRemove by
pressing to
the rear
7Screw (M2),
0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black)
qsM2X4 Special Head (x4) (Black)
5
2Pull it up sliding it
to the right.
3Hood Keyboard Assy
MBX-49 Board
CN1902
MBX-49 Board
CN2004
PWS-13 Board
CN4004
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3. Display Assy, Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
5Plate Ground
4+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
9
7M2X6
Special Head (Gold)
4+B 2X12 (Black)
1Screw (M2),
0 Number P3 Kind
(Black)
2M2X6 Special Head
(Gold)
6M2.6 Cross
(Hole) Bind
(Black)
3
Display Assy
8M2X6 Special Head (Black)
6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (Black)
6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (X2) (Black)
Combination Drive
(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
4. HDD Assy, DC Fan
4Screw (M2) 0 Number
P3 Kind (X4) (Black)
MBX-49 Board
CN102
6DC Fan
3HDD Assy
5
1M2X6 Special Head (X6) (Gold)
2FPC 50 Pin (for HDD)
MBX-49 Board
CN2201
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5. Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board
1M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)
2Latch Detector
4PWS-13 Board
3
MBX-49 Board CN2701
6. PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, Lithium Battery, I/O Bracket
1M2X4 Special Head
qjI/O Bracket
1
*
qa
qhScrew (HEX) (X6) (Silevr)
qsNUT M2 TYPE2 (X2)
CN151
qgSpacer (MBX)
(X2)
qfModem Card
0Lithium Battery
qdM2 Grip (X2) (Black)
2M2X4 Special Head
(X5) (Black)
9PC Card Connector
qkMBX-49 Board
3Screw (MBX)
(Silver)
8+B 2X14 (X2)
(Silver)
4M2X4 Special Head
(X2) (Black)
5Bracket Bay Connector
(X2) (Black)
CPU
7
2
*
6Screw (M2) 0 Number
P3 Kind (X2) (Black)
∗1 When removing the CPU, refer to “ 1-4. Replacing the CPU ”.
∗2 Modem card can be removed from the bottom.
Refer to the subsequent paragraph “ 9. Modem card ” for more details.
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