SONY PCVR558DS - Service Manual Immediate Download

PCV

-R553(UC)

9-928-377-1

2000H1605-1

PCV-R556DS/R558DS (UC)

Sony Corporation

Information Technology Company

9-928-377-11

English

2000H1605-1

Printed in U.S.A.

VAIO Customer Link (JAPAN)

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.

SERVICE MANUAL

PERSONAL COMPUTER VAIO

US Model

Canadian Model

PCV-R556DS/R558DS

Specifications

S400

9-928-377-11

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PCV-R556DS/R558DS (UC)

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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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 certain 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 damaged 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.

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.

Confidential

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Title

Page

PCV-R556DS/R558DS (UC)

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Section

Title

Page

1. OPERATION

1-1 VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart ................................ 1-1

1-2 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ........... 1-13

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Flow Chart .............................................................. 2-1

2-2. Rear Panel ............................................................. 2-2

2-3. Top Cover, Left Cover, Right Cover

and Top Cover Chassis ................................................. 2-2

2-4. Panel Ass'y (G) ...................................................... 2-3

2-5. HDD ....................................................................... 2-4

2-6. VGA Card ............................................................... 2-4

2-7. Modem Card .......................................................... 2-5

2-8. Slot Cover .............................................................. 2-5

2-9. Power Supply ......................................................... 2-6

2-10. Precaution on Mounting the Switching

Power Supply ................................................................ 2-6

2-11. Drive Cover Ass'y (DVD) ...................................... 2-7

2-12. DVD-ROM ............................................................ 2-8

2-13. FDD ...................................................................... 2-8

2-14. CD-RW ................................................................. 2-9

2-15. CNX-94 Mount ..................................................... 2-9

2-16. Mother Board ..................................................... 2-10

2-17. CPU ................................................................... 2-11

2-18. Memory (DIMM) ................................................. 2-11

2-19. Main Electric Parts Arrangement ....................... 2-12

3. MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION

3-1. CUSL-LE MOTHER BOARD ................................ 3-1

3-1-1. Overview ............................................................. 3-1

3-1-2. Connectors and Headers .................................... 3-1

3-1-3. Audio ................................................................... 3-1

3-1-4. AGP Graphics ..................................................... 3-1

3-1-5. Other Key Components ...................................... 3-2

3-1-6. BIOS .................................................................. 3-2

3-1-7. Power Management ........................................... 3-2

3-1-8. PS2 Keyboard/Mouse ......................................... 3-2

3-1-9. Floppy Drive Support .......................................... 3-2

3-1-10. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Support .................. 3-2

3-1-11. IDE Drive Support ............................................. 3-2

3-1-12. Main Memory .................................................... 3-2

3-1-13. Battery Requirements ....................................... 3-2

3-1-14. Motherboard Environment Specification ........... 3-2

3-1-15. Power Supply/Consumption ............................. 3-2

3-1-16. Regulatory Compliance ................................... 3-2

4. PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE

4-1. General Description ............................................... 4-1

4-2. Diag Starting Method ............................................. 4-1

4-2-1. PC-Doctor Starting Method ............................... 4-1

4-2-2. Intel 810 Video Diag Starting Method ................ 4-2

4-2-3. nVIDIA Riva TNT2 Pro Video

Diag Starting Method .................................................. 4-2

5. SERVICE INFORMATION

5-1. Jumper Setting on Hard Disk Drive ....................... 5-1

5-2. Jumper Setting of Motherboard ............................. 5-2

6. FRAME HARNESS

6-1. Connector List ........................................................ 6-1

6-2. Frame Harness Diagram ....................................... 6-5

7. REPAIR PARTS LIST

7-1. Exploded Views and Parts List (PCV-R556DS) ..... 7-1

7-2. Exploded Views and Parts List (PCV-R558DS) ..... 7-3

7-3. Accessories and Parts List ..................................... 7-5

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PCV-R556DS/R558DS (UC)

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SECTION 1

CHAPTER 1 -- OPERATION

Section 1-1: VAIO Digital Studio QuickStart

Reproduced from User

Guide [4-648-180-01]

VAIO Digital Studio

AIO Digital Studio

AIO Digital StudioTM

QuickStart

PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS

Contents

Welcome

Welcome .......................................................

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.......................................................3

Features .......................................................................3

Unpacking Your Computer .........................................5

Computer and Supplied Accessories ...................................5

Manuals................................................................................5

Recovery CDs ......................................................................5

Other ....................................................................................6

Software Library ..................................................................6

Setting Up Your Computer .........................................7

Using the Wheel Mouse.....................................................13

Registering Your Computer

Registering Your Computer .........................

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.........................14

Using the Standby Function ......................................15

Standby Mode Indicators ...................................................16

Shutting Down Your Computer ................................17

Using the Power Button on the Keyboard .........................17

About the Power Switch ....................................................17

About the Software on Your Computer

About the Software on Your Computer .......

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.......18