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PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model Canadian Model

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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
9-872-179-11

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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 device may present a fire 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 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.

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.

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.

5. When replacing chip components...
Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative 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.

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.

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 PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES 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 Section Title Page

CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL
1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1. 2. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1 Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1 Removal ........................................................................... 1-2 Hinge Cover ..................................................................... 1-2 Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board ............................................ 1-2 3. Display Assy, DVD-ROM Drive, Combination Drive Bay (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 ................................................................ 1-4 7. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board ......................................... 1-5 8. SO-DIMM ........................................................................ 1-5 9. Modem Card .................................................................... 1-6 10. LCD Section (FX190 Model) ­ Made by SA ­ ............... 1-7 1.Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch) .................... 1-7 2.Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Housing Assy .................................................. 1-8 11. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) ­ Made by SA ­ ... 1-9 1.Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch) .................... 1-9 2.Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Housing Assy ................................................ 1-10 12. LCD Section (FX140 Model) ­ Made by SA­ .............. 1-11 1.Bezel Housing Assy .................................................... 1-11 2.Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (14 inch) .................................................... 1-12 3.FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, ...................... LCD Harness .............................................................. 1-12 13. LCD Section (FX120 Model) ­ Made by AC­ .............. 1-13 1.Bezel Housing Assy .................................................... 1-13 2.Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (13 inch) .................................................... 1-14 3.FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, ...................... LCD Harness .............................................................. 1-14 1-4. Replacing the CPU ........................................................ 1-15 1. Removing the CPU ........................................................ 1-15 2. Installing the CPU .......................................................... 1-15 1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board .................... 1-16 (to 1-17)

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS
2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5. 2-6. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices ........................... 2-1 Tools and Peripheral Device Connection ......................... 2-3 Starting up the Service Diagnostics ................................. 2-4 Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions ....................... 2-4 Inspecting Windows ......................................................... 2-7 Self diagnostics Change History ...................................... 2-8 (to 2-8)

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. 5-2. 5-3. 5-4. 5-5. Main Section .................................................................... 5-2 LCD Section (FX190 Model) ­ Made by SA ­ ............... 5-5 LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) ­ Made by SA ­ ... 5-7 LCD Section (FX140 Model) ­ Made by SA ­ ............... 5-9 LCD Section (FX120 Model) ­ Made by AC ­ ............. 5-11 (to 5-12)

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Abbreviations UC : US model / Canadian model

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CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL 1-1. Flowchart
BEZEL HOUSING ASSY

P 1-7 (P 1-9) P 1-11 [P 1-13] DC FAN P 1-3

LCD UNIT P 1-7 (P 1-9) P 1-12 [P 1-14] I/O BRACKET P 1-4 MODEM CARD P 1-4 MBX-49 BOARD P 1-4

INVERTER ASSY P 1-8 (P 1-10) P 1-12 [P 1-14] LCD HARNESS P 1-8 (P 1-10) P 1-12 [P 1-14] FPC P 1-8 (P 1-10) P 1-12 [P 1-14] BRACKET LCD LEFT
P 1-12 [P 1-14]

DISPLAY HOUSING ASSY

P 1-8 (P 1-10) P 1-12 [P 1-14]

POWER OFF

HOOD KEYBOARD ASSY

KEYBOARD UNIT P 1-2 SPEAKER UNIT P 1-5 SWX-73 BOARD P 1-5

PALM REST ASSY P 1-2

DVD-ROM COMBINATION DRIVE

DISPLAY ASSY P 1-3

P 1-2 SO-DIMM P 1-5 BATTERY PACK

P 1-3 HDD P 1-3 LATCH DETECTOR P 1-4
PC CARD CONNECTOR

PWS-13 BOARD P 1-4

LITHIUM BATTERY P 1-4

FDD

HINGE COVER P 1-2 MODEM CARD P 1-6

P 1-4 3 through 7
PARM REST PLATE

BRACKET PAT P 1-2

TOUCH PAD P 1-2 CNX-125 BOARD P 1-2

BRACKET LCD RIGHT

P 1-2

P 1-12 [P 1-14]

:FX190 Model ( ):FX150/FX170 Model :FX140 Model [ ]:FX120 Model

· P XX means pages that appears in this manual. · Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram
LCD Unit

Speaker Unit DC Fan Inverter Assy HDD MBX-49 Board CNX-125 Board PWS-13 Board FD Drive Touch Pad
1-1

SWX-73 Board Speaker Unit DVD-ROM Drive Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) Modem Card

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1-3.Removal
1. Hinge Cover
2Hinge Cover 1Door I/O 2Hinge Cover

4

3

2. Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board
1M2X4 Special Head (Black) 4M2X4 Special Head (Black) 6Keyboard Unit 5 9Pull it to the front slightly and raise to remove it. 8M2X4 Special Head (Black) 0Palm Rest Assy qjTouch pad qkCNX-125 Board qhBracket Pat MBX-49 Board CN1902 3Hood Keyboard Assy 2Pull it up sliding it to the right.

qa qgRemove by pressing to the rear

MBX-49 Board CN2004

qfPalm Rest Plate qdRemove by pulling slightly to the front

PWS-13 Board CN4004 7Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black) qsM2X4 Special Head (x4) (Black)

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3. Display Assy, DVD-ROM Drive, Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
4+B M2 (X2) (Gold) 7M2X6 Special Head (Gold) 5Plate Ground 9 Display Assy

4+B 2X12 (Black) 8M2X6 Special Head (Black)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (Black) 1Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (Black) 3 2M2X6 Special Head (Gold)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (Black)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (X2) (Black) DVD-ROM Drive Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

4. HDD Assy, DC Fan
3HDD Assy

1M2X6 Special Head (X6) (Gold)

4Screw (M2) 0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black) 2FPC 50 Pin (for HDD) 6DC Fan

5 MBX-49 Board CN102

MBX-49 Board CN2201

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5. Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board
1M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)

4PWS-13 Board 2Latch Detector

3 MBX-49 Board CN2701

6. PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, Lithium Battery
1M2X4 Special Head qjI/O Bracket (X2) (Black) qhScrew (HEX) (X6) (Silevr) 2M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black) CPU*1 9PC Card Connector qkMBX-49 Board 3Screw (MBX) (Silver) 8+B 2X14 (X2) (Silver) 4M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black) 5Bracket Bay Connector qsNUT M2 TYPE2 (X2) CN151 7 qs qgSpacer (MBX) (X2) Modem Card*2 0Lithium Battery qdM2 Grip (X2) (Black)

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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7. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board
3M2X4 (X2) (Black) 2M2X4 (X7) (Black) 4Speaker Unit 1 5SWX-73 Board SWX-73 Board CN303 1 1 4Speaker Unit SWX-73 Board CN301 SWX-73 Board CN302 3M2X4 (X2) (Black)

6Hood Keyboard

8. SO-DIMM
2DIMM Door 1M2X4 Special Head (Black)

Removal of SO-DIMM ab a b a

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9. Modem Card

1M2X4 Special Head (Black) 2Modem Door 3M2 Grip (X2) (Black)

4Modem Card

5

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10. LCD Section (FX190 Model) ­ Made by SA ­
1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch)

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) (Gold) 3Cover Screw Shaft 4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision B Type3 (Black) 2+P M2X3 (X3) Bezel Housing Assy A 7 : claw part

3Cover Screw Shaft C B 4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3 (Black) 0

2+P M2X3 (X3) (Gold) 1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) How to release the claw A.

Bezel Housing Assy A

LCD unit Display Housing Assy 8 9 Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A. Order of releasing the claws Order of locking the claws CBA ABC

6M2X4 Special Head (Black) 5Lower Screw Cover

Display Housing Assy

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2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Housing Assy

6Shield Tape (SK)

5 7M2X4 Special Head (Black) 8LCD Harness

Inverter Assy CN2 2Inverter Assy 3 1

4FPC

9Display Housing Assy

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11. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) ­ Made by SA ­
1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch)

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) (Gold) 3Cover Screw Shaft 4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision B Type3 (Black) 2+P M2X3 (X3) Bezel Housing Assy A 7 : claw part

3Cover Screw Shaft C B 4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3 (Black) 0

2+P M2X3 (X3) (Gold) 1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) How to release the claw A.

Bezel Housing Assy A

LCD unit Display Housing Assy 8 9 Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A. Order of releasing the claws Order of locking the claws CBA ABC

6M2X4 Special Head (Black) 5Lower Screw Cover

Display Housing Assy

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2. Inverter Assy, FPC, Display Housing Assy

6Shield Tape (SK)

5 7M2X4 Special Head (Black) 8LCD Harness

Inverter Assy CN2 2Inverter Assy 3 1

4FPC

9Display Housing Assy

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12. LCD Section (FX140 Model) ­ Made by SA­
1. Bezel Housing Assy

1Cover Screw Lower 2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black) b

: claw part a

1Cover Screw Upper 2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black) Bezel Housing Assy

3

c 4M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black) b

4M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black)

7 LCD Unit 5 6 Bezel Housing Assy Display Housing Assy a How to release the claw a

Display Housing Assy
Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw a.

Inverter Assy Inverter Assy CN2 Order of releasing the claws c b a Order of locking the claws a b c

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2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (14 inch)

3+P M2x3 Lock (X4) (Black) 5LCD Unit 1+P M2x3 Lock (X4) (Black) 4Bracket LCD Left

2Bracket LCD Right

3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, LCD Harness
8Shield Tape (SK)

7 6M2X4 Special Head (Black) 0LCD Harness

5M2X4 Special Head (Black) 4FPC 9Display Housing Assy 3 1 2Inverter Assy

: claw part

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13. LCD Section (FX120 Model) ­ Made by AC­
1. Bezel Housing Assy

1Lower Screw Cover (x2) 2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black) B Bezel Housing Assy : claw part A 1Upper Screw Cover (x2) 2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black) 3

C 4M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black) LCD Unit 7 5

B

How to release the claw A.

Bezel Housing Assy A

6 4M2X4 Special Head (X4) (Black)

Display Housing Assy Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A. CBA ABC

Order of releasing the claws Order of locking the claws

Inverter Assy Inverter Assy CN2 Display Housing Assy

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2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (13 inch)

1+PS M2x3 (X3) (Black)

5LCD Unit 1+PS M2X3 (X3) (Black)

4Bracket LCD Left

2Bracket LCD Right

3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, LCD Harness, 8Shield Tape (SK)

7 9M2X4 Special Head (Black) 0LCD Harness Inverter Assy CN1

3 4M2X4 Special Head (Black)

1

2Inverter Assy qaDisplay Housing Assy

5FPC

: claw part

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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. 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

2

CPU socket

FX120/FX140 Model

FX150/FX170/ FX190 Model

Lock release position (made by HIROSE)

Lock release position

2. Installing the CPU
2
1 Align the triangle reference mark of the CPU with that of the CPU socket CPU 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 lock position. Reference

1

CPU socket

marks

FX120/FX140 Model

FX150/FX170/ FX190 Model

Lock position (made by HIROSE)

Lock position

NOTE: Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable.

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1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board
The DIP switch on the MBX-49 board (main board) is set 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. NOTE: The main LCD is used in most cases but there are also cases that the sub LCD is used. MODEL Name of LCD Part No. DIP switch setting
O N

Note

SA

1-476-576-11
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position. No. ON/OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Main

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
0 : ON 1: OFF

FX190
O N

HI

A-8048-250-A
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position. No. ON/OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sub

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1
0 : ON 1: OFF

SA

1-418-574-41
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position. No. ON/OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

Main

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0 : ON 1: OFF

FX150/FX170
O N

HI

A-8066-124-A
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sub

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
No. 0 : ON 1: OFF

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MODEL

Name of LCD

Part No.

DIP switch setting
O N

Note

FX140

SA

1-418-716-21

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Main

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
No. 0 : ON 1: OFF

FX120

AC

1-418-882-11
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

Main

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
No. 0 : ON 1: OFF

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CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS 2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices
Tools and Peripheral Devices 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Serial Loopback Tool Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page.) Parallel Loopback Tool Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page) Stereo microphone Headphone 56K Modem and Line Simulator PC Card Tester PCCtest 450 Made by Sycard Corp. VAIO for IEEE1394 Test Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 for Serial/Parallel tests DVD-ROM and Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) supplied External FDD Diagnostics FD Media Diagnostics CD-ROM Media Battery supplied AC Adaptor supplied HDD Test Items Serial Port (COM) test Parallel Port (printer) test Audio related tests Modem test PC Card test IEEE1394 test Test of Serial/Parallel DVD-ROM Drive and Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) tests FDD test (Diagnostics starting software) (Diagnostics software) Battery related tests (Power supply for diagnostics) HDD related tests

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[Reference] On Serial/Parallel Loopback Tool
· The serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool are necessary for diagnostics of the serial communication line and the parallel communication line. Fabricate the serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool locally referring to the connection diagrams shown below.

Serial Loopback Tool : For diagnostics of serial port

SERIAL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM
· Connector Types DB9S (Female) · Interface Standard RS-232C · Loopback Data & Handshake
DB9S DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI

NOTE: The black round mark "z" indicates soldering.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Parallel Loopback Tool : For diagnostics of parallel port
PARALLEL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM
· Connector Types DB25P(Male) · Interface Standard Centronics · Loopback Status to Commands
DB25P -STROBE D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 -ACK BUSY PE SLCT

NOTE: The black round mark "z" indicates soldering.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

-AUTO FD -ERROR -INT -SLCT IN GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND

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2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection
System Connection Diagram

7VAIO for IEEE1394 test

Serial I/F Modem 5Transmission line simulator

Headphones connector 4Headphones

9Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) DVD-ROM Power SW Phone jack

3Stereo microphone MIC IN 6PC card tester qaDiagnostics FD media qdBattery Port Replicator 0FDD qgHDD qsDiagnostics CD-ROM media

2Parallel loopback tool Parallel output

1Serial loopback tool Serial output

qfAC adaptor

8Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1

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2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics
1. The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared for the respective models separately. Insert the service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer. Reads automatically the model information stored in the CD-ROM and displays the test menu. If the CD does not supported the model, an error message is displayed. 2. The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read and the initial settings are made, then the following self-diagnostics menu appears. *************** Main Menu **************** 1:Check ROM Information... 2:Battery test... 3:CD/DVD Drive test... 4:FDD test... 5:HDD test... 6:Keyboard test... 7:LED test... 8:Main memory test... 9:Main system test... a:FAN test... b:Touch pad test... c:Serial Loopback test...

d:Parallel Loopback test... e:PC Card Slot test... f:Video test... g:PPK test... h:GUID (IEEE1394) test... i:IEEE1394 Interface test... j:IrDA test... k:Jog dial test... l:Short aging test... m:Long aging test... n:Aging test including the HDD test... o:Exit from Diagnostics MENU

3. When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message "Pass" appears. When it ends with failure detecting an error, the message "Fail" appears. Press the "Esc" key to abort the self diagnostics.

2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions
· Check ROM Information... Displays the model information, serial number, BIOS and other information saved in the BIOS ROM. Does not test whether or not the personal computer is normal. · Battery test... Tests the battery as to whether the battery is attached or removed, the main power is supplied from an AC power adapter or not, and the battery is charged or discharged. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the battery test following the messages on display. Remove and attach the battery Check (Removal and attachment of battery) Disconnect and connect the AC power Check (Disconnection and connection of AC power) Remove and attach the battery Check (Discharge and charge of battery) · CD/DVD Drive test... Tests the CD, CD-R, Combination drive ( CD-RW/ DVD-ROM) , CD-RW and DVD drives. · FDD test... Tests the floppy disk drive.

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· HDD test... Tests whether the HDD returns a response when communication is established with the hard disk drive. The HDD can be tested without damaging the HDD data (without formatting the HDD) in this test since the HDD data is tentatively stored in memory during the test. If the main power is turned off by mistake while the test is under way, the HDD data can be damaged. Tests the following test automatically. 1. HDD interface test (Tests whether or not the HDD is recognized) 2. HDD seek test 3. HDD read test 4. HDD write test 5. HDD random read test and random write test (It takes about 2 hours for the 18 GB HDD. This time is a guideline and changes depending on the model.) 6. Returns to the main menu. · Keyboard test... Tests the keyboard. When the "Auto select" menu is selected, the keyboard type in use is recognized from the model information that is written in ROM when shipped from the factory and the test is executed accordingly. When a specific keyboard type is selected such as US, UK, or JP, then the keyboard of the selected type is tested. If the model of your computer is JP and the keyboard type is replaced by either the US type or UK type keyboard, select the keyboard type after it is replaced. NOTE: The "Fn" key can be checked by pressing the "Fn" and "" keys at the same time. Other keys can be checked by pressing the respective keys. · LED test... Tests the LED. This test turns on one LED after another. The person conducting the test must visually check whether each LED is normal or not. · Main Memory test... Tests the main memory. The Main Memory test contains the following three test menus. Select the desired menu that suits your need. The test is exited automatically when the respective test items end normally. Fast: Tests once. (Taking one and half minutes to two minutes) Medium: Test ten times. Heavy: Test twenty times. Press the "Esc" key to abort the test. · Main System test... Tests the fundamental functions of the CPU, etc. The test is exited automatically when all test items end normally. · FAN test... Tests the fan. Tests whether the fan rotates and stops. Listen to the rotating sound or feel the wind of the fan to judge whether the fan rotates and stops. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the FAN test following the messages on display. Press "Y" to resume rotation when the fan comes to stop. Press "Y" when the fan starts rotating indicating that the test ends in success.

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· Touch pad test... Tests the touch pad. Tests whether the cursor moves, and whether right-clicking and left-clicking function properly. The dialog box appears three times. Move the cursor to the box that appears. The tests are performed in the following order. (1) Touch pad (2) Left-click button (3) Right-click button (Two times) · Serial loopback test... Performs the loopback test of the serial port. Connect the port replicator and the loopback tool to the serial port. · Parallel loopback test... Performs the loopback test of the parallel port. Connect the port replicator and loopback tool to the parallel port. · PC card Slot test... Tests the PC card slot. Implements the 16-bit/card-bus test for the two slots of the main unit. · Video test... The video test cannot be performed on the MS-DOS prompt. Go to Video inspection of Chapter "2-5. Inspecting Windows" for the video test. · PPK test... Tests the PPK. If the test is not completed within the specified time, an error is triggered due to the time-out set for this test. When two or more PPKs are set, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. · GUID test... This test is not required normally. Displays the GUID (i.Link ID value), and judges whether the value on the display is appropriate. · IEEE 1394 Interface test... Performs the 1394 communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the IEEE1394 interface. Even models released before 2000 will cause no problem if the same type of IEEE1394 interface IC chip (the IC chip used in the iLink block connected to the PCI bus) is used in both personal computers that are connected. In other combinations, the IEEE1394 interface test is not confirmed. (Use of the models released from the year 2000 is recommended.) 1. Connect the iLink cable. 2. Start up the personal computer at the other end of the IEEE1394 interface test connection using the tool floppy disk that must be created beforehand by copying programs from the service diagnostics CD disc. (Prepare a floppy disk that is formatted to contain the DOS system. Create a tool floppy disk by copying the entire TOOL folder of the CD disc to a floppy disk.) 3. Select the 1394 test from the menu at the connected computer to enter the reception state. 4. After the connected personal computer has entered the reception state, select the 1394 test at the personal computer to be tested. The IEEE1394 interface test then starts. Send and receive of the random data are repeated five times (i.e., this test is repeated five times.)

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· IrDA test... The computer cannot perform this test. · Jog dial test... The computer cannot perform this test. · Short aging test.../Long aging test... Performs the aging test. The short aging test ends when all test items have been performed once. The long aging test checks the machine for about 10 hours by repeating the test items. · Aging test including the HDD... NOTE:Note that this test destroys the entire contents of the user's hard disk drive. Perform this test only when destructive testing of HDD is desired. The aging test is performed first, then read and write tests of the hard disk are implemented following the aging test. There are two tests; SHORT and LONG. However, the contents of the SHORT aging test are the same as those of the LONG aging test. The test starts immediately when the menu item is selected. · Exit from Diagnostics MENU... Quits the service diagnostics program and the DOS prompt appears. If you exit the service diagnostics program by mistake, start up the program again.

2-5. Inspecting Windows
The Windows inspection contains the following three types of inspection. Audio Modem Video Before starting inspections, create a floppy disk from the service diag CD to be serviced. The files to be used for inspection are stored in the following sub directory inside the CD. Copy all the files in the folder to the floppy disk. Audio Modem Video \windiag\wave \windiag\modem \windiag\video

· Audio A microphone and headphones are required for this inspection. Double-click "t_auw01" icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The display of the DOS prompt opens and the inspection starts. Once inspection starts, follow the instructions on the display to inspect the audio. · Modem A modem and a line simulator are required for this inspection. Double-click "modem" icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The display of the DOS prompt opens and the inspection starts.

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· Video NOTE: Because this test is performed by visual inspection, confirm first the normal video patterns using a com puter known to be good, before starting the test. In this test, several video patterns are output from the PC and shown on the monitor display. When all the video patterns are displayed correctly, the PC under testing is judged to be normal. Double-click "winlcd" icon in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The video inspection menu appears. Press the [] key as prompted by the message on the display and the inspection starts. Several video patterns appear every time the [] key is pressed. The person conducting the test must visually judge whether the video system has abnormality or not, from the video patterns on the display. Press the [Ctrl] + [Q] keys to stop the video inspection in the middle of the test. Press the [] key to return to the previous step.

2-6. Self diagnostics Change History
Date of issuance 2001/1 Model PCG-FX120/FX140 PCG-FX150/FX170 PCG-FX190 2-1 Item Contents Announcement of change history starts. " 3.Stereo microphone " is added. " 4. Headphone " is added. " 5. 56K Modem and Line Simulator " Name is changed. " 7.VAIO for IEEE1394 Test " , " IEEE1394 test " :Name and contents are changed. " 8. Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 for Serial/Parallel tests " , " Serial/Parallel Tests" : Name and contents are changed. " 9.DVD-ROM and Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) supplied " , " DVD-ROM Drive and Combination Drive(CD-RW/DVD-ROM) Tests " : Name and contents are changed. " 15.HDD " is added. " 3 Stereo microphone " is added. " 4 Headphones " is added. " 7 VAIO for IEEE1394 test " : Its contents and title of illustration are changed. " 8 Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 " : Its contents and title of illustration are changed. " 9 Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)/DVD-ROM " : Its contents and title of illustration are changed. " qg HDD " is added. " · Keyboard test... " procedure is changed. " · Video test... " procedure is changed. " · IrDA test... " procedure is changed. " · Video " is added.

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CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM
µ-PGA2 Connector
ITP Connector

SMBUS2

11
FW82801

TV-OUT
mini Jack

CPU
MP III 850/800/ 750/700 MHz
(Cache:256kB OD)

VID Selector CPU Volt Reg
VGA DSub-15

PCG-FX Series BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 1.00
w/ Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1) 10/10/00
PC Card PC Card
Socket 1 Socket 2

Memory Subsystem
PC100 SO-DIMM
SO-DIMM Socket 1 SO-DIMM Socket 2

LCD 50pin CN
(LED Signal Include)

TV Encoder CH7007A

Port Replicator
CNX-126

LVDS
1
i.Link 4-pin

PC Card
Slot x2
VDC_IN

Row# 0,1

Row# 2,3

DVO
FW82801

FW82807
DVO

DC-IN

Display Cashe 4M byte
16M bit SDRA M 16M bit SDRA M

100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR

SMBUS2

FW82815
AHA

GMBUS

LMI

i.Link TI TSB43AA22PD T

Cardbus RICOH R5C476 II

1

VGA Serial DSUB-9 Parallel DSUB-25 RJ-45 ETHER USB PORT0 USB PORT2 USB PORT3 PS/2 MiniDIN-6 for KBD

100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR

CLK GEN IMI C9835
Refer to Clock Generator Block Diagram

2

9
USB PORT 0

P C I Bus
LCI

3 4

6 7 5

USB PORT1 USB PORT2

Ether PHY 82562ET
4
Am p Am p

RJ-45 9
CN

10
Headphone Ext. MIC
CN

6 8

CNX-123

USB Port 1 Serial Dsub-9

USB PORT3

AC Link

Audio
AD1881A

7

FW82801
BtoB CN (50pin)

CN

MODEM
MDC Module MDC CN BtoB(40pin)

RJ-11

5

HDD

Primary IDE
SMBUS2

EEPROM for Password CLK GEN SO-DIMM

Master IDE Device
Optical Devices

LPC
FPC(50pin) Bay CN (50pin)

Debug Board CN BtoB (30pin)

12

Secondary IDE
Int. Keyboard
AHA viaLPC
CN CN

SMBUS1 I/O Expander /SMBUS MUX O2micro OZ998
CN

Super I/O
SMSC LPC47N227

ATF Sense FAN control ADM1030

FAN

EC/KBC/ SPIC

CN

SMBUS0

PWS-13
(Battery CONN & LidSW) CN

Batter1 Batter2

FWH
Multi Purpose Bay
(FDD/2ndBattery) Flash BIOS ROM

RS232C Buffer

PS/2
12
Parallel Dsub-25

HITACHI H8S/2149

LED
11
CN

FDD

PPK
3 10

CNX-125
(Touchpad BTN) CN

2

8

Power BTN
CN

CN

Touch pad

SWX-73
(PPK&SPKR CN)
CN

Stereo Speaker

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CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
DC-IN
1

USB

NETWORK

MONITOR

PRINTER

SERIAL

USB

PHONE

Rear Panel
LCD

20

KEY BOARD INVERTER DC FAN FFC LED

CN1802

CN1502
2 1 50

CN701

49

CPU

1 99 100

1

VIDEO OUT
(FX150/FX170/FX190 Model Only)

CN802 CN1 CN1701 CN1703 CN1301
1 2

2 1 FPC

50 49 CN2201

EXTERNAL MICROPHONE HEADPHONE IEEE 1394 i.LINK

CN502

143 144

1 CN1602 29

MBX-49 Board (Side-A)
1 2

2

CN1401

1

25

CN2004 CN2602 1 8 1 1 10 2

CN151

CN1902

2 1

CN3001

30 29

CN101

CN2801 CN1101

18

CN702

CN1801

CN105

CN103 CN152

CNX-123 Board (Side-A)

18

1

MODEM CARD
J1
29 30

HARD DISK
1

2

30

150

Side
PC CARD CONNECTOR

75

1 2

143 2 1 144

CN2301

CN501

CN102

FPC

Speaker L

Speaker R

76 CN1202

1 2

CN2701

59

CN2302 49

50

50

2

CN302

CN303

1

60

CN301
10 1

SWX-73 (Side-A)

1

1

DVD-ROM DRIVE /COMBINATION DRIVE (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

RAM (OPTION)

RAM PC100 SO-DIMM

1 2

59

CN4005

60

1

2

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
1

BATTERY PACK
6

CN4001

PWS-13 Board (Side-B)
CN4002
6

CN4004
8 1

1

1

12

1

8

CNX-125 Board (Side-B)

2nd BATTERY PACK (OPTION)

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

TOUCH PAD

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CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
NOTE:
· The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied. · Items marked " * " are not stocked 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.
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.

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5-1. Main Section
Ref.No. Part No. Description 1 X-4623-411-1 (FX150/FX170/FX190)... ASSY BOTTOM (AM) 1 X-4623-412-1 (FX120/FX140)...ASSY BOTTOM (BM) 3 4-640-837-22 DOOR BATTERY *8 4-651-706-01 HEATSINK BOTTOM * 11 4-651-707-01 INSULATOR HEATSINK BOTTOM 12 15 18 19 20 21 22 24 24 24 25 26 27 28 * 29 * 30 * 31 32 32 33 33 * 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 46 48 52 53 55 56 * 57 * 58 * 59 60 63 67 68 69 * 71 * 72 74 * 76 * 78 81 81 1-763-658-11 4-643-832-21 A-8066-543-A X-4623-388-1 1-529-287-11 3-718-233-01 1-790-639-22 1-772-936-11 1-772-996-11 FAN, DC (WITH HEAT SYNC) DUMMY CARD COMPLETE PWB SWX-73 (PPK) ASSY HOOD KEYBOARD Z SPEAKER UNIT Ref.No. Part No. Description 81 8-749-019-29 (FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190)... IC MC-4516CD641PS-A80 (PC-100 SO-DIMM (128MB CL2)) 81 8-749-019-00 (FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190)... IC HYM71V16M655AT6-P (PC-100 SO-DIMM (128MB CL2)) 84 1-960-827-21 HARNESS (2 PIN) 88 A-8066-675-A (FX150/FX170/FX190)... MBX49 (V-OUT) ASSY (S) 88 A-8066-676-A (FX120/FX140)... MBX49 (V-OUT) ASSY (S) 105 112 123 124 125 126 * 128 * 134 136 139 147 147 147 147 148 149 * 152 153 154 155 156 157 159 160 161 162 163 B1 B3 B4 B6 B7 B8 B10 B12 B14 B15 B17 * B18 B19 B29 B31 B32 B33 4-641-630-11 1-815-505-12 1-790-711-21 1-757-767-11 1-790-710-11 4-644-053-01 4-653-452-01 4-645-433-01 4-644-357-01 A-8048-964-A COVER BAY HOLE CONNECTOR,2 SLOT CARD BUS FFC (PPK) FFC(TP-CNX) FFC (SWX-PWS) SPACER FDD PLATE, GROUND BRACKET BAY CONNECTOR CUSHION SPK ASSY BAY FD (CZ)

NUT, PLATE FPC 50PIN (FOR HDD) (FX190)...HDD (30.0GB)-DJSA230 (FX150/FX170)... HDD (20.0GB-DK23BA-20) 1-796-060-11 (FX120/FX140)...HDD (10.0GB-DK23BA) 1-476-647-11 X-4623-390-1 1-772-529-71 A-8066-540-A 4-651-699-01 4-651-708-21 4-640-861-11 1-796-072-11 1-796-018-11 KEY BOARD UNIT (US) ASSY PALMREST PAD, TOUCH COMPLETE PWB CNX-125 BRACKET PAD

BRACKET (HDD) BRACKET CD-ROM R (FX170/FX190)...COMBO DRIVE (UJDA710) (FX120/FX140/FX150)... DVD-ROM (X8 SD-C2502) X-4623-442-1 (FX170/FX190)... ASSY DOOR DVD-RW PA (EXP)

8-759-835-91 (FX190)... IC KP80526GY850256(PIII 850MHz) 8-759-835-92 (FX170)... IC KP80526GY800256(PIII 800MHz) 8-759-835-94 (FX120/FX140)... IC KP80526GY700256(PIII 700MHz) 8-759-836-02 (FX150)...IC KP80526GY750256 (PIII 750MHz) X-4623-561-1 ASSY LATCH DETECTOR 1-528-113-41 4-651-871-01 4-652-012-01 4-651-989-01 4-651-701-01 4-653-151-01 4-653-466-01 4-653-963-01 4-653-964-01 4-654-019-01 BATTERY, LITHIUM HEAT SINK SHEET, ELECTRIC HEAT SPACER (MBX) DOOR MODEM SPACER (KBF) CUSHION (HD-M) SHIELD (CNX) SPACER (B/P) GASKET (AV)

X-4623-438-1 (FX120/FX140/FX150)... ASSY DOOR DVD-ROM TO (EXP) 4-640-860-12 BRACKET (CD-ROM L) 4-640-828-01 PLATE FDD 1-772-978-21 FDD X-4623-528-1 ASSY BOTTOM FDD Z (TCY2) 4-651-713-01 4-651-844-01 4-651-714-01 4-640-851-11 A-8066-576-A 1-761-380-22 1-790-640-11 1-790-641-11 4-640-845-11 4-644-349-01 4-640-854-01 4-651-850-01 4-640-857-01 4-651-698-01 4-651-928-01 4-652-099-01 4-641-629-01 4-641-763-21 4-641-851-02 4-651-709-01 4-651-702-01 4-644-361-01 4-644-362-11 8-749-018-97 DOOR I/O FOOT REAR DOOR DOCKING CONNECTOR FOOT FRONT COMPLETE PWB PWS-13 (2ND) CARD, MODEM FPC 50PIN (FOR CD-ROM) FPC 50PIN (FOR FDD) BUTTON BAY LATCH BAY SPRING BAY BRACKET BOTTOM DOOR BATTERY SPRING DISPLAY BASE COVER BATTERY CONNECTOR LABEL I/O INSULATOR FDD LABEL FD SPRING (FDD), PLATE BRACKET IO

4-654-047-01 SHIELD (AV) 4-653-936-01 GASKET (HB/M) 4-641-726-41 4-644-899-01 4-639-112-01 4-646-807-01 4-644-402-12 4-641-726-11 4-652-498-01 4-645-177-01 4-645-497-01 4-635-301-01 7-622-205-05 4-635-966-01 7-621-772-70 4-646-807-11 4-645-214-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD SCREW (M2), 0 NUMBER P3 KIND SCREW M2X4 0 PLATE M2.5 (FDD) SCREW (MBX) SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD +B M2 (NOJI) (FX170/FX190)...SCREW (M1.7X3.5) SCREW (M2.6), CROSS (HOLE) BIND SCREW M3X4 NUT M2 TYPE2 SCREW (HEX) SCREW +B 2X14 0 PLATE M2.5 (FDD) GRIP, M2

DOOR DIMM BRACKET SPK PLATE PALMREST (FX120)... IC HYM71V8M655AT6-P (PC-100 SO-DIMM (64MB CL2)) 8-759-695-59 (FX120)... IC MT4LSDT864HG-10EB1 (PC-100 SO-DIMM (64MB CL2))

7-621-772-68 SCREW +B 2X12 4-642-852-21 +B M2

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2
B1 B33 128 B3 G 156 B3 B8 B15 63 24 B8 12 15 152 153 B8 88 147 F 46 B8 148 L B7 H B8 21 136 20 76 19 B15 K B1 30 J B1 22 B32

B1

I J

G

A 25 M 60 B1 B8

C 27 124 28 18 136 29 B4 123 B4 20 B18 76 B4 H 125 26

112

M KI B17

72 B18

1

157

L

C

B8 71 78

154 11 81 B19 134 E 52 B31 B3 A B 160 59 48 B8 149

D 159 57 163 34 58 B10

B8 B10

84 162 B8

161

31

69

56 B

B14 38

126 53 35 68 B10 32 (FX120/FX140/ FX150 Model) 37 (FX170/ FX190 Model) B10 701 (Refer to Page 5-12.) B29 33 36 B29 B6

67 D 3 F 1 E B14

8 B3 B3 41 74 B8 55 105 155 40 32 B8 B10 34 B12 39

31 B12

B10 139

B6

33

1 The VIDEO OUT connector is mounted only in FX150/FX170/FX190 Model. 2 For the destination of the cable, refer to pages 5-5, 5-7 and 5-9.

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5-2. LCD Section (FX190 Model) ­ Made by SA ­
224 226 B22 234 B30 235 203

Ref.No. 201 202 203 206 207 208 212 213 214 219

Part No. 1-476-316-11 X-4623-380-1 X-4623-446-2 4-637-902-41 1-476-576-11 4-637-903-01 X-4623-415-1 4-642-762-41 4-653-029-11 1-757-604-11 4-642-755-01 4-642-756-01 4-642-757-01 4-642-758-01 4-646-217-11 4-635-277-22 4-643-549-12 X-4623-381-1 4-643-366-11 4-643-837-01 4-635-276-22 4-642-760-12 4-646-216-01 1-961-017-21 4-650-831-01

Description INVERTER UNIT HINGE LEFT 15 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 15SA-Z (EXP) LATCH LCD UNIT (15.0 TFT-SXGA+) SPRING LATCH ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 15SA-Z COVER HINGE (15) LABEL ID (U) PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) BRACKET LCD BRACKET LCD BRACKET LCD BRACKET LCD COVER SCREW (DL) (BL) (DR) (BR) SIDE 15 15 15 15 (15)

Ref.No. B8 B22 B23 B30

Part No. 4-641-726-11 4-642-761-01 4-644-165-01 4-643-550-01

Description SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD +P M2X3 LOCK SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN +P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3

206 234 221 208

220 221 222 223 224 225 226 228 229 231 234 235 236 237 238 239

B22

224

223

COVER SCREW LOWER COVER SCREW SHAFT HINGE RIGHT 15 EDGE GUARD HINGE (15) SHIELD (LCD) COVER SCREW UPPER CUSHION CENTER SHIELD TAPE (LCD) L HARNESS,LCD (SXGA+) SHIELD TAPE (SK)

207 B23 202 231

4-653-980-01 GASKET HINGE (15)

NOTE :
The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-476-576-11) that is used in this computer.

1
B8

238 231 220 239 236

237 222 229 B23

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
No.
201 219 B8 225 213 212 228 213 214

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 : ON 1: OFF 5-5

1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

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5-3. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) ­ Made by SA ­
624 626 B22 634 B30 635 603

Ref.No. 601 602 603 606 607 608 612 613 614 614 619 620 621 622 623 624 625 626

Part No. 1-476-316-11 X-4623-380-1 X-4623-446-2 4-637-902-41 1-418-574-41

Description INVERTER UNIT HINGE LEFT 15 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 15SA-Z (EXP) LATCH LCD UNIT (15.0 TFT-XGA)

Ref.No. B8 B22 B23 B30

Part No. 4-641-726-11 4-642-761-01 4-644-165-01 4-643-550-01

Description SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD +P M2X3 LOCK SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN +P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3

4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH X-4623-415-1 ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 15SA-Z 4-642-762-41 COVER HINGE (15) 4-653-029-21 4-653-029-31 1-757-604-11 4-642-755-01 4-642-756-01 4-642-757-01 4-642-758-01 4-646-217-11 4-635-277-22 4-643-549-12 X-4623-381-1 4-643-366-11 4-643-837-01 4-635-276-22 4-642-760-12 4-646-216-01 1-961-018-31 4-650-831-01 4-653-980-01 (FX170)...LABEL ID (U) (FX150)...LABEL ID (U) PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) BRACKET LCD (DL) 15 BRACKET LCD (BL) 15 BRACKET LCD BRACKET LCD COVER SCREW COVER SCREW COVER SCREW (DR) 15 (BR) 15 SIDE (15) LOWER SHAFT

606 634 621 608

B22

624

623

628 629 631 634 635 636 637 638 639

HINGE RIGHT 15 EDGE GUARD HINGE (15) SHIELD (LCD) COVER SCREW UPPER CUSHION CENTER SHIELD TAPE (LCD) L HARNESS,LCD (XGA-F-N) SHIELD TAPE (SK) GASKET HINGE (15)

607 B23 602

NOTE :
631

The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-418-574-41) that is used in this computer.

638 B8 620 637 622 629 B23 631 639 636

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
No. 0 : ON 1: OFF

613 601 619 B8 625

614

628 612

613

1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

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O N

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5-4. LCD Section (FX140 Model) ­ Made by SA ­
303 304 B8 B8 325 305

Ref.No. 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 312 313 314 317 * 319 * 322

Part No. 1-476-316-11 X-4623-378-1 X-4623-445-2 4-635-277-22 4-635-276-22 4-637-902-41 1-418-716-21 4-637-903-01 X-4623-379-1 X-4623-397-1 4-642-762-41 4-653-029-41 1-757-605-11 3-909-058-01 4-644-163-01 4-644-164-01 4-642-760-12 1-961-018-21 4-650-831-01 4-636-094-02

Description INVERTER UNIT HINGE LEFT MV ASSY HOU, BEZEL 14SA-Z (EXP) COVER SCREW LOWER COVER SCREW UPPER LATCH LCD UNIT (14.1" TFT-XGA) SPRING LATCH HINGE RIGHT MV ASSY HOU, DISPLAY MV COVER HINGE (15) LABEL ID (U) PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) SHEET (D), ADHESIVE BRACKET LCD LEFT 14 (SA) BRACKET LCD RIGHT 14 (SA) CUSHION CENTER HARNESS LCD (XGA-F-N) SHIELD TAPE (SK) CUSHION FLASH

Ref.No. B8 B20 B22

Part No. Description 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 7-628-254-00 SCREW +PS 2.6X5 4-642-761-01 +P M2X3 LOCK

319 B22 B8 322 B8 B20 307 306

314 308

* 323 325 326 327 328 * 329

4-651-747-01 DISPLAY SHIELD PLATE MV

302 327 B8 1 B8 B8 328 B20 323

NOTE :
The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-418-716-21) that is used in this computer.

329 326

B22

B8

309

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
No.
317 301

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 : ON 1: OFF
313 313 312

1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

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O N

5-5. LCD Section (FX120 Model) ­ Made by AC ­
404 414 405 B8

Ref.No. 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 412

Part No. 1-476-316-11 X-4623-378-1 X-4623-444-2 4-635-277-22 4-635-276-22 4-637-902-41 1-418-882-11 4-637-903-01 X-4623-379-1 X-4623-397-1 4-642-762-41 4-653-029-51 1-757-605-11 4-642-760-12 3-909-058-01 4-651-749-11 4-651-751-11 1-961-018-41 4-650-831-01 4-636-094-02

Description INVERTER UNIT HINGE LEFT MV ASSY HOU, BEZEL 13.3M (EXP) COVER SCREW LOWER COVER SCREW UPPER LATCH LCD UNIT (13.3" TFT XGA) SPRING LATCH HINGE RIGHT MV ASSY HOU, DISPLAY MV COVER HINGE (15) LABEL ID (U) PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) CUSHION CENTER SHEET (D), ADHESIVE BRACKET LCD LEFT 13.3 (AC) BRACKET LCD RIGHT 13.3 (AC) HARNESS, LCD (XGA-F-N) SHIELD TAPE (SK) CUSHION FLASH

Ref.No. Part No.

Description ACCESSORIES ************

701 0702 703 703 704 0

B8

419

A-8048-965-A ASSY WEIGHT SAVER (Z) (Refer to Page 5-4.) 1-476-342-12 ADAPTOR, AC 1-756-147-11 (FX120/FX140)... BATTERY PACK, LITHIUM ION SON 1-528-935-12 (FX150/FX170/FX190)... PACK, LITHIUM ION BATTERY 1-575-875-51 CORD, CONNECTION 1-757-562-21 CORD, POWER 4-653-234-11 USER GUIDE,FX100 4-653-314-11 QUICK START, FX100

403

413 414 417 419 * 420 * 422 * 423 426 427 428 * 429

B23 420 406 408 B8

701
Weight saver (1)

703
Battery pack (1)

4-651-747-01 DISPLAY SHIELD PLATE MV 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 7-628-254-00 SCREW +PS 2.6X5 3-739-116-01 SCREW (2X3), +PS

422 B20

B8 B20 B23

702
407 402 423 427 B8 B8 426 428 B20 B8 409

704
Video cable (1)

AC adaptor (1)
NOTE :
The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-476-576-11) that is used in this computer. B23

1

429

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

O N

B8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
No. 0 : ON
401

1: OFF

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.

417

413

1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.
413 412

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Contents

Notice to Users .......................................................................................3 Owner's Record ............................................................................................4 Safety Information ........................................................................................4 Regulatory Information .................................................................................6 Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery ...................................................................8 Industry Canada Notice .................................................................................8 Welcome ...............................................................................................11 Features .......................................................................................................11 Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................................................12 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ......................................................15 Locating Controls and Connectors ..............................................................15 Connecting a Power Source ........................................................................20 Starting Your Notebook ..............................................................................24 Registering Your Notebook ........................................................................25 Shutting Down Your Notebook ..................................................................26 About the Software on Your Notebook ..............................................29 Overview .....................................................................................................29 Software Support Information ....................................................................33 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................37

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Notice to Users

Sony Electronics Inc. provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims an implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Electronics inc. be liable for an incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.
Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online

service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. Sony, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Safety Information
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch telephone wire or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible. Caution- Using optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet because the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Notebook. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Numbers: PCG-9512, PCG-9522, PCG9532, PCG 9542, PCG-9552, PCG-951A, PCG-952A, PCG-953A, PCG-954A, PCG955A Serial Number:________________________

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Safety Information

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. For CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive: Danger- Drive emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution: Use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord to reduce the risk of fire. AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, garder cet appareil à l'abri de la pluie et de l'humidité. Pour prévenir tout risque d'électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu'à une personne qualifiée. Ne jamais effectuer l'installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique. Ne jamais effectuer l'installation d'une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet. Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n'ait été débranché de l'interface réseau. Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. Évitez d'utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.





N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite. L'appareil doit être le plus près possible d'une prise murale pour en faciliter l'accès. Avertissement - L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié. Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. Pour les lecteur CD-RW/DVDROM, lecteur DVD-ROM: Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau. Attention : Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model No.: SONY PCG-9512 PCG-9522 PCG-9532 PCG-9542 PCG-9552 PCG-951A PCG-952A PCG-953A PCG-954A PCG-955A Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 201-930-6972

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.



Responsible Party: Address:

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception.

Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

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The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service

commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your telephone directory under `Privacy Issues' and/or `Terms of Service.' For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery
You can return your unwanted lithium i