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After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components and wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the Sony and VAIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. area around the repair location to ensure that the repair work caused Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Outlook and other Microsoft no damage and confirm safety.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST DISASSEMBLY FLOWCHART TOP COVER BOTTOM COVER PLASTIC COVER POWER SUPPLY 1394 PCB HARDWARE DC POWER CABLE CONTROLLER PCB Screw M3 X 8 Screw M3 X 10 Self-Tap, Pan, Phil, Black Self-Tap, Pan, Phil, Black Screw M3 X .50 X 6 Pan, Phil, Zinc Spacer, Controller PCB...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART TOP COVER Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Self-Tap Remove 4 screws M3x8 on top Self-Tap Remove 4 screws M3x8 * 2 screws on left side * 2 screws on right side Rotate the unit, with the rear panel facing you.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART PLASTIC COVER Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Self-Tap Remove 1 screw M3x8 from front top edge REAR PANEL Self-Tap Remove 1 screw M3x8 from rear top edge FRONT PANEL PAGE 5 CONFIDENTIAL...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART BOTTOM COVER Unplug AC Power prior performing FRONT PANEL any work on the unit Turn unit upside down with bottom facing up. Self-Tap Remove 13 short M3x8 screws long Self-Tap short Remove 6 long screws M3x10 screws...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART BOTTOM COVER Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Handle unit with caution, edges on chassis are sharp and could cause injuries EDGES ON CHASSIS ARE SHARP HANDLE UNIT WITH CAUTION ! PAGE 7 CONFIDENTIAL ATX-5610 (AM)
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 1 ] POWER SUPPLY Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit To access the 1394 PCB, remove Top and Bottom covers (see pages 4 and DC CABLE AC-IN CABLE Locate position...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 2 ] 1394 PCB Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit To access the 1394 PCB, remove Top and Bottom covers (see pages 4 and Locate position of 1394 PCB Disconnect ribbon cable.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART 1394 PCB [ Ref No.: 2 ] Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Using a needle-nose pliers squeeze standoffs and remove faulty 1394 PCB from chassis Install new 1394 PCB aligning the I-Link connectors with chassis, push 1394 over standoffs.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 3 ] CONTROLLER PCB Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit To access the Controller PCB, remove Top and Bottom covers (see pages 4 and 6). Locate the position of Controller PCB. FRONT PANEL Disconnect cables from board.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 4 ] DC POWER CABLE Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit To access the DC Power Cable, remove Top and Bottom covers (see pages 4 and 6), remove Controller PCB (see page 11).
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 4 ] DC POWER CABLE Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Carefully remove metal bracket and set aside. Disconnect DC Cable from Optical Drive Assembly. Install new DC Power cable. Reinstall METAL the previously removed metal bracket BRACKET...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 5 ] OPTICAL DRIVE ASSY Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit To access the Optical Drive Assy, remove Top, Bottom and Plastic covers (see pages 4, 5 and 6), remove Controller PCB (see page 11).
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 5 ] OPTICAL DRIVE ASSY REMOVE 1 SCREW Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Self-Tap Remove 1 screw M3x8 Rotate the unit, with the rear panel facing you.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 5 ] OPTICAL DRIVE ASSY Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Carefully lift one side of the Optical Drive assembly and disconnect gray cable. Hold Optical Drive by the edges and lift it up.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 5 ] OPTICAL DRIVE ASSY Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Reconnect ribbon cable into the new Optical Drive Assembly. Preposition the new Optical Drive in BASE OF OPTICAL place and reconnect the gray cable.
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART [ Ref No.: 5 ] OPTICAL DRIVE ASSY Unplug AC Power prior performing any work on the unit Reinstall the left bracket and all screws, but do not tighten the screw that secures the Optical Drive Assembly. DO NOT TIGHTEN THIS SCREW UNTIL THE CARRIER ARM HAS Before completing the reinstallation of...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART TROUBLESHOOTING Power Supply Symptom: Unit will not power on Probable Cause(s) : [ 1 ] Faulty Power Supply [ 2 ] Blown fuse in DC Cable [ 3 ] Faulty Controller PCB Test Method : GROUND [ 1 ] Remove top and bottom covers POINT...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST FLOWCHART TROUBLESHOOTING DC Power Cable Symptom: Unit will not power on Probable Cause(s) : [ 1 ] Faulty Power Supply [ 2 ] Blown fuse in DC Cable [ 3 ] Faulty Controller PCB Test Method : Unplug AC Power prior performing the test method...
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES Ref No.: 7 Ref No.: 6 CORD, AC CORD, I-LINK PAGE 21 CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL VGP-XL1B (AM) ATX-5610 (AM)
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* The parts listed here are for service and therefore they may be different from the parts shown in circuit diagrams or used the ones used in the set. Ref. SONY Description Part Number * # mark identifies the parts which can be sold to customers (except for area).
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CAUTION DISASSEMBLY TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST...