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Lineup : PCG-FX777
PCG-FX877
Illust : PCG-FX877
For American Area
Latin Model
S400
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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony . Intel logo and Intel Inside
logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium MMX
is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, W indows,
the W indows 95 and W indows 98 log o are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners. Other tr ademarks and trade names may be
used in this document to refer to the entitles claiming the marks and
names or their produces. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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.
3. FPC, Inverter Unit, Assy Housing Display, Harness LCD
9Filament Tape
8
6Screw M2X4 Special Head
(Black)
5Screw M2X4 Special Head (Black)
1
4FPC
3
7Assy Housing Display
14SA-Z
0Harness LCD
2Inverter Unit
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1-4.Replacing the CPU
NOTE:
This computer uses either one of the two types of CPU socket.
The CPU locking position and the lock-release position are different depending on the types of the CPU socket.
1. Socket type 1, 2
1. Removing the CPU
1
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
notch as shown in the illustration and
rotate it so that the protrusion comes
to the lock release position.
2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it
out of the CPU socket.
CPU
CPU socket
2
2. Installing the CPU
1 Align the triangle reference mark of
the CPU with that of the CPU socket
and insert all the pins of the CPU to
the corresponding holes of the CPU
socket.
2 Insert a flat-blade screwdriv er into the
notch as shown in the illustration and
rotate it so that the protrusion comes
to the lock position.
Reference
marks
CPU
Lock release position
(made by HIROSE)
2
1
Lock release position
CPU socket
Lock position
(made by HIROSE)
NOTE:
Rotate a flat-blade screwdriv er to the lock position securely . If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable.
Lock position
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2. Socket type 3
1. Removing the CPU
1
CPU
CPU socket
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the
protrusion comes to the “O” (lock release) position.
2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it out of the CPU socket.
2. Installing the CPU
CPU
2
1
L
O
Protrusion
Lock release position [O]
2
CPU socket
Lock position [L]
L
Protrusion
Reference
marks
1 Align the triangle reference mark of the CPU with that of the CPU socket and insert all the pins of the CPU to
the corresponding holes of the CPU socket.
2 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion
comes to the “L” (lock) position.
NOTE:
• Considerable force is required to rotate a flat-blade screwdriver.
• Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the “L” (lock) position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may
become unstable.
O
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1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board
Set the DIP switch on the MBX-49 board (main board) to match with the LCD that is used in this computer, because
several types of LCD are used as shown in the following table and the DIP switch setting differs depending
on the LCD type.
MODEL
FX877
FX777
Name of LCD
TS
HI
Part No.
A-8058-271-A
A-8025-245-A
DIP switch setting
N
O
1234567
The upper position where ON indication is
shown is the ON position . The lower
position is the OFF position.
No.
ON/OFF
12345678
01000111
N
O
1234567
The upper position where ON indication is
shown is the ON position . The lower
position is the OFF position.
8
0 : ON1: OFF
8
No.
ON/OFF
12345678
00100111
0 : ON1: OFF
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CHAPTER 2.
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
ATTENTION
Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed you with distribution
of “Self Diagnostics” software.
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Port Replicator
CNX-125
(Touchpad BTN)
CNX-123
MODEM
MDC Module
µ-PGA2 Connector
CPU
MP III 1000/900 MHz
(Cache:256kB OD)
Memory Subsystem
PC100 SO-DIMM
SO-DIMM
Socket 2
Row# 2,3
SO-DIMM
Socket 1
Row# 0,1
P C I Bus
FW82801
VID
Selector
CPU
Volt Reg
CLK
GEN
IMI
C9835
SMBUS2
USB
PORT 0
Primary ID E
Secondary ID E
i.Link
TI
TSB43AA22PD
T
Audio
AD1881A
AC Link
Ext. MIC
Headphone
Am
p
Am
p
Ether PHY
82562ET
Cardbus
RICOH
R5C476 II
L P C
Super I/O
SMSC
LPC47N227
FDD
RS232C
Buffer
Serial
Dsub-9
Parallel
Dsub-25
MDC CN
BtoB(40pin)
EC/KBC/
SPIC
HITACHI
H8S/2149
SMBUS0
I/O Expander
/SMBUS MUX
O2micro
OZ998
TV
Encoder
CH7007A
TV-OUT
mini Jack
VGA
DSub-15
LCD
50pin CN
(LED Signal Include)
ITP Connector
Master IDE Device
Optical Devices
FPC(50pin)
Multi Purpose Bay
(FDD/2ndBattery)
SMBUS2
DVO
DVO
AHA
ATF Sense
FAN control
ADM1030
FWH
Flash BIOS ROM
AHA
viaLPC
Int. Keyboard
CN
FAN
Batter1
FW82801
HDD
BtoB CN
(50pin)
USB PORT3
LCI
SO-DIMM
Batter2
Refer to Clock Generator Block
Diagram
FW82801
SMBUS2
GMBUS
Debug Board
CN
BtoB (30pin)
VDC_IN
PCG-FX Series
BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 1.00
w/ Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1) 10/10/00
Serial
DSUB-9
Parallel
DSUB-25
USB
PORT2
VGA
4
2
3
5
1
CNX-126
DC-IN
USB
PORT3
7
100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR
100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR
RJ-45
ETHER
1
23
5
7
RJ-11
USB
Port 1
6
6
CN
USB PORT1
USB PORT2
i.Link
4-pin
PWS-13
(Battery CONN & Lid-
SW)
CN
CNCN
SWX-73
(PPK&SPKR C N )
CN
FW82807
Bay CN (50pin)
PC Card
Slot x2
PC Card
Socket 1
PC Card
Socket 2
FW82815
CN
CN
Stereo
Speaker
LVDS
CN
SMBUS1
9
8
8
RJ-45
4
USB
PORT0
9
10
10
CN
11
LED
PPK
Power BTN
11
CN
CN
CN
Touch pad
12
PS/2
MiniDIN-6
for KBD
12
PS/2
CLK GEN
EEPROM
for Password
CHAPTER 3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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CHAPTER 4.
KEY BOARD
DC FAN
CPU
VIDEO OUT
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
HEADPHONE
IEEE 1394 i.LINK
CN2801
CN1101
CN701
CN802
CN1701
CN1703
CN1301
CN1
CN502
1
250
49
Side
PC CARD
CONNECTOR
RAM
RAM
BATTERY PACK
PWS-13 Board
(Side-B)
CNX-125 Board
(Side-A)
TOUCH PAD
COMBINATION
DVD-ROM
DRIVE
FLOPPY DISK
DRIVE
2nd BATTERY PACK
(OPTION)
SWX-73
(Side-A)
MODEM CARD
MBX-49 Board
(Side-A)
J1
Speaker LSpeaker R
CNX-123 Board
(Side-A)
Rear Panel
PHONEPRINTERSERIALUSB
NETWORK
MONITORDC-INUSB
LCD
INVERTER
HARD DISK
FFC LED
1
122
143
144
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
6
6
1
2
59
60
1
2
59
60
143
144
CN102
CN501
CN2701
CN4005
CN1202
1
75
150
76
FPC
FPC
CN2301
CN2302
CN4001
CN4002
49
50
50
CN4004
1
1
112 8
8
CN1502
CN702
CN1801
CN3001
CN1902
CN1401
CN2201
CN2004CN2602
CN1802
1
1
1
1
11
1
25
2
2
2
30
29
50
49
10
8
99
100
18
CN1602
1
2
29
30
1
1
1
110
2
2
2
29
30
CN301
CN303
CN302
CN101
1
1
18
CN105
CN103
CN152
CN151
2
1
20
CN5002 CN5001
OPTION
PC100 SO-DIMM
(FX877 Model)
256MB
(FX777 Model)
128MB
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
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
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EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
NOTE:
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the
exploded views are not supplied.
• Items marked “ * ” are not stoc ked since they are seldom
required for routine service. Some delay should be
anticipated when ordering these items.
• When two or more parts are shown in parallel, use the
part described first as the main part.
How to use properly the repair parts.
There are some parts that use the 2 types ; the [CH] parts or alternately the [JP] parts, in this series.
Use the [CH] repair parts for the [CH] type product, vice versa.
The jack and connectors mounted on the board of this model can be repaired in the [JP] type only.
And regarding the boards of [CH] type, the discrete parts on the boards cannot be replaced.
However, some connectors can be replaced.
For details, refer to “5-5.Connector Section”.
[ How to identify the parts ]
2Door DIMM
CHAPTER 5.
The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifiés par une marque
0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant
le numéro spécifié.
1M2X4
Special Head (Black)
Identfication Seal
Serial No.
A-xxx-xxx-A x xxxxxxxxx
2 : Using [JP] type
6 : Using [CH] type
[ Repair part description example ]
Ref.No.Part No.Description
999A-8058-171-A[CH]...MBX-49 Z3 (CH) ASSY (S)
999A-8025-236-A[JP]...MBX-49 Z3 (JP) ASSY (S)
5-1
Identification seal is attached on the
expansion memory connector.
1671-815-221-21[JP]...CONNECTOR, USB (VERTICAL)
1681-793-430-11[JP]...JACK, SMALL TYPE
1694-653-962-01SHIELD (USB)
1704-644-667-11COVER RJ-11
1704-644-667-01COVER RJ-11