VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP VGN-A29GP/A29SP SERVICE MANUAL Ver 2 -2004J Revision History Area Model Line up S400 [MA] American VGN-A230* [MA] Canadian VGN-A230B* [MA] VGN-A230P* [MA] VGN-A240* [MA] VGN-A240B* [MA] VGN-A240P* [MA] VGN-A250 [MA] VGN-A260 [MA] VGN-A270* [MA] VGN-A270B* [MA] VGN-A270P* VGN-A290 •...
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Also check Sony, VAIO and CLIE are trademarks or the area around the repair location to ensure that Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft,...
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• The trademarks or registered trademarks of above table, refer to page 2. • The model that is accompanied by asterisk (*) is the CTO model For the equipment configuration, refer to the CTO Information. • • [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
I/F connectors MDC Modem RealTek S-Video in Touc hPad Height ALC203 PC Card Tuner (Type II x 1) Video in Internal I/F connectors Headphone Microphone RJ-11 Stereo RF-In (N/A when Docked) Speaker MS Duo Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
Audio CODEC AUDIO USB I/F MPEG CY7C68013 Encoder MB86396 S-Video in VIDEO AV Out Tuner/ SAA7115 RF-In SONY Internal Video SW AV Power-Up Station Headphone Microphone Stereo Video in VGP-PRAV1,PRAV2 ENX-29/EXN-34(Tuner board) Speaker Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)
WIRELESS LAN BOARD KEY BOARD CARD (Side-A) HARD DISK 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 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
IFX-312 BOARD (Side-B) CN3000 VGN-A Sereis CN2000 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 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)
0 or dotted line with mark CTO Model 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. Confidential Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié. VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
P-3. Palmrest (15.4-inch Model) Supplied with 202 Supplied with 201 [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
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• This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. 4-672-836-01 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP • 4-672-836-11 SCREW, M2 SPECIAL HEAD,EG GRIP ∗ • 4-644-637-21 GRIP M2 EG [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
B-1. Bottom (17-inch Model) [MA] 1)Bluetooth Model Only L-1/L-2 L-1/ Supplied with 506 [MA] [MA] 2)W-Mouse Model Only 3)No-W-Mouse Model Only 2)W-Mouse Model Only Supplied with 525 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-14...
B-3. Bottom (15.4-inch Model) 1)Bluetooth Model Only Supplied with 703 2) W-Mouse Supplied Model Only with 525 3)No- W-Mouse [MA] Model Only 2) W-Mouse Model Only Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-18...
For the how to identify the type of drive and the combi- nation of the Bezel, refer to the details below. B-1/ B-2/ [MA] [MA] Model No. U56A Model No. UJDA760 M-1/ M-1/ M-2/ M-2/ B-1/ B-1/ B-2/ B-2/ Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-20...
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The first type is the parts that are common to all models. The other type is the parts that are different depending on each model. ∗ • This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. • ∗ • Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) 4-21 VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
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Refer to "5-3 Wiring the W-LAN Cable" in CHAPTER 5 to see how to wire the CABLE. 4-656-703-01 SCREW,M2 GRIP 4-644-637-21 GRIP M2 EG 4-653-582-21 <&> SCREW M2(NE) 2-108-227-01 SPECIAL FLAT HEAD(EG GRIP) [MA] Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-31...
1) The Ref.2005,2009,2010,2011,2020 and 2023 are included only in the models supplied with the Port Replicator. ∗ • This model that is accompanied by asterisk ( ) is the CTO model. ∗ • Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-32...
A-2. Accessories Supplied with 31 Supplied with 1 Supplied with 65 Supplied with 10 Supplied with 28 Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-33...
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2-103-314-01 MYLAR 34x40 2-103-316-01 GASKET 7x10x2 2-103-317-01 MYLAR HOOK FRONT 2-103-318-01 APR FOIL AL 6x24 A-1059-668-A $ COMPLETE PWB IFX-312 2-048-434-01 BPR MYLAR BRACKET ARM TRAY 2-103-313-01 BPR MYLAR TOP SHIELD L Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-34...
VGN-A297XP [MA] [MA] VGN-A29GP VGN-A29SP The DIP switch setting is different depending the types of LCD. Set the DIP switch of the CTO model in accordance with the [FOR CTO MODEL]. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) 4-35 (END)
Lock position Reference marks CPU socket Lock position CPU socket Lock release position NOTE: Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)
3. Attach the KAPTON TAPE on the top of the sheet 1. Wire the CABLE W-LAN as shown in the picture. of the CABLE such that it winds around secure and secure the CABLE. [MA] the terminal of the CABLE. Confidential VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM) VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU) VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO) (END)
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VGN-A260 ∗ This manual and the constituent data may not be VGN-A270 ∗ replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part VGN-A270B without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation. ∗ VGN-A270P VGN-A290 : CTO Model : Additional Models English/Japanese...