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Sony
Conf
idential
PERSONAL COMPUTER
SERVICE MANUAL
· Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
This manual and the constituent data may not be
replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part
without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation.
Ver. 1 2005I
Revision History
VGC-RC Series
S400
9-876-535-01
2005I0500-1
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Published by VBD VAIO-GS Division
Area
Model
Lineup
American
US Canadian
VGC-RC110G


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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Service and Inspection Precautions
1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special precau-
tions. 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 characteris-
tics 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 negative side of tantalum capacitors is easily dam-
aged by heat.
6. When handling flexible print boards...
· The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270
°C.
· 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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Sony, VAIO and CLIE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, Windows
Media, Outlook, Bookshelf and other Microsoft products are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The word Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. AMD, the AMD
logo, other AMD product names and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. Intel Inside logo, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.Transmeta, the Transmeta logo, Crusoe Processor, the Crusoe logo and combinations
thereof are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation in the USA and other countries. Graffiti, HotSync,
PalmModem, and Palm OS are resistered trademarks, and the Hotsync logo and Palm are trademarks
of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (M) and Motrola are trademarks of Motrora, Inc. Other Motrola
products and services with (R) mark like Dragomball are the trademarks of Motrola, Inc.
All other names of systems, products 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.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Title
Page
CHAPTER 1. DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................. 1-1
(to 1-11)
CHAPTER 2. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM ............................................................... 2-1
(to 2-1)
CHAPTER 3. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded View ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
(to 3-4)
3-2. Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3-5
(to 3-6)
History of the changes is shown as the "Revision
History" at the end of this data.


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1-1
CHAPTER 1.
DISASSEMBLY
FLOWCHART
Cover R Assy
P1-2
Side Door Assy/
HDD Door Assy/Bezel Assy
P1-3
HDD
P1-4
VGA (RADEON X300) Card
P1-3
DVD+-RW Drive/
DVD-ROM Drive
P1-4
MDC Modem
P1-8
CNX-334
Board
P1-6
130W Heatsink Assy
P1-5
Mother Board
P1-10
ENX-26 (US F)
AS/W Bracket Assy
P1-2
Switching Power
P1-11
Card Reader
P1-7
CPU
P1-8
Memory
P1-9


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1-2
Procedure
to
remove
B1
2
COVER R Assy
five claws
five claws
six claws
1
COVER R ASSY
FLOWCHART
1
Remove
two screws.
2
Remove the COVER R Assy
in the direction of arrow.
Procedure
to
remove
B2
3
ENX-26 (US F) AS/W Bracket Assy
ENX-26 (US F) AS/W BRACKET ASSY
1
2
FLOWCHART
1
Remove a connector.
2
Remove
a screw.
3
Remove the ENX-26 (US F) AS/
W Bracket Assy.