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PCG-SR17/SR17K SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model S400 Illust : PCG-SR17K NOTEBOOK COMPUTER 9-872-134-11...
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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 Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside operating and the service instructions.
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS 2-1. Precautions This self-diagnostic material summarizes the items to be checked and the self-tests to be performed using the main unit, FDD & CD-ROM drives, and port replicator. 2-2. Necessary Tools • PCG-SR series main unit •...
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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
2-5. Inspecting Windows The Windows inspection contains the following two types of inspection. Audio Modem 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.
CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description 4-646-973-02 DUCT (L) 4-647-538-11 COOLING (1) 1-529-660-21 SPEAKER, (2.0CM) 1-792-891-11 FFC (MBX-34-SWX-55) NOTE: 4-644-492-31 ACE (M2X4), LOCK 4-648-320-01 TAPPING (M2) • The mechanical parts with no reference number in the 4-644-492-51 ACE (M2X3.5), LOCK 1-529-660-31 SPEAKER, (2.0CM) The components identified by mark 0 or...