Sony VGC-RB34G, VGC-RB31P, VGC-RB30, VGC-RB33G, VGC-RB39CP Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

VGC-RB Series

For American Area

US Model
Canadian Model
Mexican Model

Ver. 8-2006B

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2006BF00-1

VGC-RB36G

VGC-RB34G

VGC-RB30

VGC-RB38G

VGC-RB35G

VGC-RB33G

VGC-RB31P

VGC-RB39CP

VGC-RB39CB

VGC-RB39C

VGC-RB15MG

VGC-RB13M

VGC-RB10M

VGC-RB12M

VGC-RB47G

VGC-RB44G

VGC-RB43

VGC-RB42G

VGC-RB46G

VGC-RB48G

VGC-RB41P

VGC-RB45G

VGC-RB40

VGC-RB49B

VGC-RB49

VGC-RB49P

VGC-RB49G

VGC-RB43MG

VGC-RB41M

VGC-RB42M

VGC-RB40M

VGC-RB54G

VGC-RB52

VGC-RB50

VGC-RB53

VGC-RB57G

VGC-RB51P

VGC-RB55MGX

VGC-RB53MGX

VGC-RB51MV

VGC-RB52MV

VGC-RB50MAV

VGC-RB60G

VGC-RB62G

VGC-RB64G

© 2006 Sony Corporation

Published by Sony Corporation VBD VAIO Global CS Division

his manual and the constituent data may not be
replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without
prior written authorization of Sony Corporation

PERSONAL COMPUTER

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Sony and VAIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, Windows

Media, Outlook and other Microsoft product are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unites

States and other countries.

Intel Inside logo, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registers trademarks of Intel

Corporation.

All other names of system, product and services in this manual are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

In this manual, the (TM) or (R) mark are not specified.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary marking and instruction

Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special

precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precaution listed in the

operating manual and other associated documents.

2. Use designated parts only

The computer components possess important safety characteristic, such as noncombustible

and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same

safety characteristics as the originals. Also remember that the (

circuit diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that have particular 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 insulation material

and the mounting of parts above the motherboard. 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

Mark, which appears in

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 component

Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors

is easily damaged by heat.

6. When handing flexible print boards

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

˙

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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DISASSEMBLY FLOW CHART

LEFT CHASSIS
ASSY

FRONT PANEL
ASSY

TOP COVER
ASSY

BASE COVER
ASSY

OPTICAL
DRIVE

HDD ASSY

SWITCHING
POWER

SYSTEM FAN

MEMORY

CPU

PCI CARD

CARD READER

FRONT USB
/1394 PORT

MOTHER
BOARD

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LEFT CHASSIS ASSY

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Procedure to remove

1 Two screws

○

2 Remove the left chassis assy

○

in the direction of arrow

TOP COVER ASSY

1

1

2

2

Procedure to remove

3

1 Two screws

○

2 A screw

○

3 Remove the top cover

○

assy in direction of arrow

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FRONT PANEL ASSY

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Procedure to remove

1 Three claws

○

2 Three claws

○

3 Front panel assy

○

Note: When replacing

an optical door cover,

please apply an oil to the

position shown in the

figure to avoid the optical

drive sticking upon

retraction. Please oil both

sides of the hump.

Oil: LUBRICANT

1

2

2

1

1

3

2

Place to apply: Springs on upper

and lower doors.

Oil: LUBRICANT

Note: Also apply an oil to the 6 position

shown in these photos.

Place to apply: Door hinges and their

compartments.

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BASE COVER ASSY

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Procedure to remove

1 A screw

○

OPTICAL DRIVE

1

3

1

4

2

3

2

3

Procedure to remove

2 Pull the claw

○

3 Remove the base in the

○

direction of arrow

1 harness (IDE CD- ROM)

○

2 harness (power)

○

3 Four screws

○

4 Remove the optical drive in

○

the direction of arrow

3

3

4

1

2

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CARD READER

2

FRONT USB /1394 PORT

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Procedure to remove

1 harness (CARD READER)

○

2

5

1

3

Procedure to remove

2 Two screws

○

3 Remove the CARD READER in

○

the direction of arrow

1 A screw

○

2 Two screws

○

3 Two screws

○

4 USB Cover

○

3

2

6

3

2

1

7

5 1394 Port

○

6 Front USB Port

○

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HDD ASSY

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Procedure to remove Procedure to remove

1

2

3

1

55

6

1 Two screws

○

2 harness (power: P5)

○

3 harness (SATA)

○

4 Pull the HDD holder in the

○

direction of arrow.

5 Four screws

○

6 HDD

○

PCI CARD

5

4

2

1

5

1 A screw

○

2 Remove the PCI card in the

○

direction of arrow

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SWITCHING POWER

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Procedure to remove

1

2

1 harness (power: P1)

○

2 harness (power: P3)

○

3 Four screws

○

4 Pull out the switching power in

○

the direction of arrow.

3

3

SYSTEM FAN

3

4

3

Procedure to remove

2

1 harness (System Fan)

1

2

3

2

○

2 Four Screws

○

3 Remove System fan in the

○

direction of arrow

2

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MEMORY

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Procedure to remove

1

1

memory

clip

1 Push down on the t wo clips at

○

the same time to unlatch the

memory

2 Remove the memory by

○

grasping both ends and

2

pulling straight up.

clip

boss

DDR socket

1

1

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