PCG-XE17 (I)

PCG-XE17
SERVICE MANUAL International Model

PCG-XE17 (I)
S400

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9-872-132-41
2000K1605-1

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9-872-132-41
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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.
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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
operating and the service instructions.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: The battery pack used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.
• Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation or
incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more
of the following occurrences; release of toxic materials, release of
hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.
• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately.
Do not touch it without protection.
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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1
1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1
1-3. Removal ........................................................................... 1-2
1. Hinge Cover ..................................................................... 1-2
2. Keyboard Unit .................................................................. 1-2
3. HDD Assy ........................................................................ 1-3
4. Hou Flap Assy, Flap Base Plate ....................................... 1-3
5. Hou Palmrest Assy, Display Base, IFX-70 Board ........... 1-4
6. Display Assy .................................................................... 1-4
7. MBX-43 Board Assy (1) .................................................. 1-5
8. Speaker Assy, V/L Richargeable Battery,
CNX-75 Board, ANL-17 Board ....................................... 1-5
9. MBX-43 Board Assy (2) .................................................. 1-6
10. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy .................................... 1-7
11. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Flexible Print ................. 1-8
(to 1-8)

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices ........................... 2-1
2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection ......................... 2-3
2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics ................................. 2-4
2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions ....................... 2-4
2-5. Inspecting Windows ......................................................... 2-7
(to 2-7)

CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................... 3-1

(to 3-2)

CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM ........ 4-1

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST ............................................ 5-1
5-1. Main Section .................................................................... 5-2
5-2. LCD Section – Made by HI – .......................................... 5-5
(to 5-6)

APPENDIX
CHAPTER 1. SPECIFICATIONS................................. 1-1
CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW
2-1. Locating Controls and Connectors .................................. 2-1

CHAPTER 3. SERVICE INFORMATION

3-1. Install Procedure after the Hard Disk is Replaced ......... 3-1

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 CHAPTER 1.
REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart
HINGE SO-DIMM PWS-7
COVER BOARD
P 1-2 P 1-6 P 1-6

POWER FDD KEY BOARD HOU PALM DISPLAY HEAT MBX-43 I/O
UNIT
DC FAN CPU
OFF CD-R REST ASSY SINK U ASSY (1) BRACKET
P 1-2 P 1-4 P 1-4 P 1-5 P 1-5 P 1-6 P 1-6 P 1-6

BATTERY HOU FLAP FLAP BASE SPEAKER PC CARD CNX-74

PACK ASSY PLATE ASSY CONNECTOR BOARD
P 1-3 P 1-3 P 1-5 P 1-6 P 1-6

LITHIUM RO-31
HDD
BATTERY BOARD
P 1-3 P 1-5 P 1-6

CNX-75 MBX-43
BOARD BOARD
P 1-5 P 1-6

FLASH BEZEL LCD INVERTER

PANEL HOUSING UNIT ASSY
P 1-7 ASSY P 1-8 P 1-8
P 1-7
LCD
CABLE
P 1-8

• P XX denotes the page that corresponds to the item referenced.

• Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

LCD Unit
Inverter Assy

CNX-74 board CPU Module

PWS-7 board

SO-DIMM HDD

Battery Pack

MBX-43 board RO-31 board

IFX-70 board
Speaker ANL-17 board
FD Drive
or
CNX-75 board CD-RW Drive
Touch Pad or
Speaker Battery Pack Weight Saver

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1-3.Removal
1. Hinge Cover

1 Hinge Cover (L)

1 Hinge Cover (R)

2. Keyboard Unit

5 Keyboard Unit

Clip or the 4
like
3
2

Latch (Key)

MBX-43 board
1 0-Number P3 Kind CN902
Screw (M2)
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3. HDD Assy

5 +B M2
(X4)
4 Special Head
Screws (X2)

6 HDD Assy
Hou Flap Assy

1 Special Head
Screws (x9)
2

Flap Base Plate

MBX-43 board CN1101

4. Hou Flap Assy, Flap Base Plate

2 Hou Flap Assy

1 Special Head Screws (M2) (x4)

3 Special Head
Screws (M2) (x2)

4 Flap Base Plate

3 Special Head Screws (M2) (x2)

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5. Hou Palmrest Assy, Display Base, IFX-70 Board

3 +P 2x12 (X2)
4 Special Head
Screw (M3)

6 Hou Palmrest Assy 0 Claws

1
1

qa Display Base
5 Claws

9 Dial

8 IFX-70 board

7 +B M2 (X2)

2 0-number P3 Kind 2 0-number P3 Kind

Screw (M2) (X4) Screw (M2) (X3)
MBX-43 board MBX-43 board
CN901 CN903

6. Display Assy
5 Display Assy

3 +B M2

1 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)
3 +B M2
2
4 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)
MBX-43 board CN301

4 Special Head
Screws (M2) (X2)

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7. MBX-43 Board Assy (1)

1 Special Head Screws (M2) (X3)

2 +B2x12

3 Heat Sink U
5 +B M2
6 MBX-43 Board Assy

5 +B M2

MBX-43 board
CN1501

0
8 Modem Cover MBX-43 board
CN551

9 Cover (FFC)
7
4

8. Speaker Assy, V/L Rechargeable Battery, CNX-75 Board, ANL-17 Board

5 +B M2 (X2)
6 Cover (BATT)
CNX-75 board
CN6006
7 CNX-75 board
CNX-75 board 8 +B M2
CN6005 1 3
9 ANL-17 board

2 Speaker Assy

4 V/L Rechargeable Battery

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9. MBX-43 Board Assy (2)

7 CNX-74 board
SO-DIMM
CNX-74 board 4 ACE (M2), Lock
2 Screws (Supplied) (X2)
MBX-43 board CN1301 CN 5001
5 I/O Bracket 3 Screw
qg PWS-7 board (HEX) (X2)
1

qf 6 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2)
qk Nu+M2 (3)

qh +B2X12 (x3)
8
qa Washer
P3 (X2)
ws MBX-43 board
q; DC Fan
MBX-43 board
CN 1102 qs 9 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2)
w;
qd RO-31 board
MBX-43 board CN751
wa Stand
Off (X3)
Order of releasing
the SO-DIMM
A→C
qj Screw
A
(M2) (X3)
B
ql CPU Module C A
qj PC Card (Ejector) Connector

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10. Flash Panel, Bezel Housing Assy

1
2 Panel Lock

2 Panel Lock
1

7 LCD Front
Screw (L) Seal
Flash Panel
6 LCD Front
Screw Seal (x2)
3 0 Special Head Screw (M2) (x2)

qa Latch Cover
8 Tapping P3 8 Special Head
Screw (B2) (x4) Screw (M2) (x6)

9 Bezel Housing Assy

7 ID Label qs Latch (LCD)

4 LCD Side Seal (x2)

qd Spring Latch

5 Special Head
Screw (M2) (x2)
5 Special Head
Screw (M2) (x2)

4 LCD Side Seal (x2)

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11. LCD Unit, Inverter Assy, LCD Flexible Print

6 Special Head Screw (M2) (X2)

7 Hinge Assy 14 (L)
2 +PS2.6X8

3 LCD Unit

0 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2) 5 Hinge Assy 14 (R)

qa Inverter
Bracket 1
(x2)
8 4 Special Head
Screw (M2) (X2)
qd Special Head
qs Inverter Assy 2 +PS2.6X8
Screw (M2)
qf Special Head
Screw (M2)

9 qg LED Lenz (A)

qh LCD Flexible Print

Hou Display 14 Assy

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 CHAPTER 2.
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices

Tools and Peripheral Devices Test Items

1 Parallel Loopback Tool Parallel Port (printer) test
Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page)
2 Stereo microphone
Audio related tests
3 Headphone
4 VGA Monitor and Monitor Cable VGA output test
5 PC Card Tester
PC Card test
PCCtest 450 Made by Sycard Corp.
6 PCG-X series VAIO for IEEE1394 Test IEEE1394 test
7 Mini Docking Station PCGA-PSX1 for Docking Connector Test Test of docking PCI connector
8 CD-RW Bay supplied CD-ROM test
9 External FDD and supplied FDD Cable FDD test
10 Diagnostics FD Media (Diagnostics starting software)
11 Diagnostics CD-ROM Media (Diagnostics software)
12 Battery supplied Battery related tests
13 AC Adaptor supplied (Power supply for diagnostics)
14 HDD HDD related tests

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[Reference] On Parallel Loopback Tool
• The serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool are necessary for diagnostics of the serial communication line and
the parallel communication line. Create the serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool locally, referring to the
connection diagrams shown below.

PARALLEL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM

• Connector Types DB25P(Male) NOTE: The black round mark "z" indicates soldering.
• Interface Standard Centronics
• Loopback Status to Commands
DB25P
-STROBE
1
14 -AUTO FD
D0 2
15 -ERROR
D1 3
16 -INT
D2 4
17 -SLCT IN
D3 5
18 GND
D4 6
19 GND
D5 7
20 GND
D6 8
21 GND
D7 9
-ACK 22 GND
10
BUSY 23 GND
11
PE 24 GND
12
SLCT 25 GND
13

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2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection

System Connection Diagram

4VGA monitor

9FDD
VGA 7Mini Docking Station
OUT PCGA-PSX1

Parallel SCSI
0Diagnostics
FD media FDD
connector
1Parallel Docking
loopback tool connector

i.LINK
6PCG-X series
A
5PC card tester

A Headphones
qfHDD connector
3Headphones

MIC IN
qsBattery
2Stereo microphone

qaDiagnostics
qdAC adaptor 8CD-RW bay CD-ROM media

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2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics
1. The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared for their respective models separately. Insert the service
diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer.
The computer reads automatically the model information stored in the CD-ROM and displays the test menu. If the CD
does not support the model, an error message is displayed.
2. The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read and the initial
settings are made. The following self-diagnostics menu then appears.

*************** Main Menu ****************

1:Check ROM Information... d:Parallel Loopback test...
2:Battery test... e:PC Card Slot test...
3:CD/DVD Drive test... f:Video test...
4:FDD test... g:PPK test...
5:HDD test... h:GUID (IEEE1394) test...
6:Keyboard test... i:IEEE1394 Interface test...
7:LED test... j:IrDA test...
8:Main memory test... k:Jog dial test...
9:Main system test... l:Short aging test...
a:FAN test... m:Long aging test...
b:Touch pad test... n:Aging test including the HDD test...
c:Serial Loopback test... o:Exit from Diagnostics MENU

3. When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message “Pass” appears. When it ends with failure, detecting an error,
the message “Fail” appears. Press the “Esc” key to abort the self diagnostics.

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. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the battery test following the
messages on display.
Remove and attach the battery → Check (Removal and attachment of battery)
Disconnect and connect the AC power → Check (Disconnection and connection of AC power)
Remove and attach the battery → Check (Discharge and charge of battery)

• CD/DVD Drive test...

Tests the CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives.

• FDD test...
Tests the floppy disk drive.

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• HDD test...
Tests whether the HDD returns a response when communication is established with the hard disk drive. The HDD can be
tested without damaging the HDD data (without formatting the HDD) in this test, since the HDD data is tentatively stored
in memory during the test.
If the main power is turned off by mistake while the test is under way, the HDD data can be damaged. The following
tests are performed automatically.
1. HDD interface test (Tests whether or not the HDD is recognized)
2. HDD seek test
3. HDD read test
4. HDD write test
5. HDD random read test and random write test (It takes about 2 hours for the 18 GB HDD. This time is a guideline and
changes depending on the model.)
6. Returns to the main menu.

• Keyboard test...
Tests the keyboard. When the “Auto select” menu is selected, the keyboard type in use is recognized from the model
information that is written in ROM when shipped from the factory. The test is executed accordingly. When a specific
keyboard type is selected, such as US, UK, or JP, then the keyboard of the selected type is tested. If the model of your
computer is JP and the keyboard type is replaced by either the US type or UK type keyboard, select the keyboard type after
it is replaced.
NOTE: The “Fn” key can be checked by pressing the “Fn” and “→” keys at the same time. Other keys can be
checked by pressing the respective keys.

• LED test...
Tests the LED. This test turns on one LED after another. The person conducting the test must visually check whether each
LED is normal or not.

• 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. (Taking one and half minutes to two minutes)
⋅ Medium: Test ten times.
⋅ Heavy: Test twenty times.
Press the “Esc” key to abort the test.

• Main System test...

Tests the fundamental functions of the CPU, etc. The test is exited automatically when all test items end normally.

• FAN test...
Tests the fan. Tests whether the fan rotates and stops. Listen to the rotating sound or feel the wind of the fan to judge
whether the fan rotates and stops. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the FAN test following the messages on
display. Press “Y” to resume rotation when the fan comes to stop. Press “Y” when the fan starts rotating, indicating that the
test ends in success.

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• Touch pad test...
Tests the touch pad. Tests whether the cursor moves, and whether right-clicking and left-clicking function properly.
The dialog box appears three times. Move the cursor to the box that appears. The tests are performed in the following order.
(1) Touch pad
(2) Left-click button
(3) Right-click button (Two times)

• Serial loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the serial port. Connect the port replicator and the loopback tool to the serial port.

• Parallel loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the parallel port. Connect the port replicator and loopback tool to the parallel port.

• PC card Slot test...

Tests the PC card slot. Implements the 16-bit/card-bus test for the two slots of the main unit.

• Video test...
NOTE: Because this test is performed by visual inspection, confirm first the normal video picture, then start the
test.
Tests the video signal. Several video patterns appear every time the key is pressed. The person conducting the test
must visually check whether the patterns appear properly. Press Y when there is no abnormality.

• PPK test...
The computer cannot perform this test.

• GUID test...
This test is not required normally. Displays the GUID (i.Link ID value), and judges whether the value on the display is
appropriate.

• 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. Even models released before 2000 will cause no problem if the same type of IEEE1394 interface IC
chip (the IC chip used in the iLink block connected to the PCI bus) is used in both personal computers that are connected.
In other combinations, the IEEE1394 interface test is not confirmed. (Use of the models released from the year 2000 is
recommended.)
1. Connect the iLink cable.
2. Start up the personal computer at the other end of the IEEE1394 interface test connection using the tool floppy disk.
This must be created beforehand by copying programs from the service diagnostics CD disc. (Prepare a floppy disk
that is formatted to contain the DOS system. Create a tool floppy disk by copying the entire TOOL folder of the CD
disc to a floppy disk.)
3. Select the 1394 test from the menu at the connected computer to enter the reception state.
4. After the connected personal computer has entered the reception state, select the 1394 test at the personal computer to
be tested. The IEEE1394 interface test then starts. Send and receive of the random data is repeated five times
(i.e., this test is repeated five times.)

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• IrDA test...
The computer cannot perform this test.

• Jog dial test...

Tests the revolution and clicking of the jog dial. Angle brackets < > appear when the jog dial test is selected. Rotate the jog
dial clockwise (upwards) until it moves to the mark (^_^), then press the jog dial. The mark (^_^) appear will on the top of
the screen. Next, rotate the jog dial counter-clockwise (downwards) until it moves to the mark (^_^), then press the jog dial.

• Short aging test.../Long aging test...

Performs the aging test. The short aging test ends when all test items have been performed once. The long aging test checks
the machine for about 10 hours by repeating the test items.

• Aging test including the HDD...

NOTE:Note that this test destroys the entire contents of the user’s hard disk drive.
Perform this test only when destructive testing of HDD is desired.
The aging test is performed first, then read and write tests of the hard disk are implemented following the aging test.
There are two tests; SHORT and LONG. However, the contents of the SHORT aging test are the same as those of the
LONG aging test. The test starts immediately when the menu item is selected.

• Exit from Diagnostics MENU...

Quits the service diagnostics program and the DOS prompt appears. If you exit the service diagnostics program by
mistake, start the program again.

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.

Audio \windiag\wave
Modem \windiag\modem

• Audio
A microphone and headphones are required for this inspection.
Double-click “t_auw01” icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The display of the DOS prompt
opens and the inspection starts. Once inspection starts, follow the instructions on the display to inspect the audio.

• Modem
The computer cannot perform this test.

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 CHAPTER 3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM

Main Memory
Intel Mobile Module
(IMM)
PCG-XE Series
PC100 SO-DIMM
128/64MB (Max.256 MB) CPU LCD Panel BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 2.00
14.1"TFT
MP3-850/800/7 00 LVDS w/ PCGA-PSX1 8/29/00
13.3" TFT
(Cache:256KB O D ) AGP DS90CF363A
XGA
MCe-650 (PCI1)
SO-DIMM SO-DIMM (Cache:128KB O D ) Graphic PCGA-PSX1 Mini-Dock

Socket 2

Socket 1
PC Card
PC Card
Slot A Slot B S3 VGA
ATF GCLK IFX-67, CNX- 7 0 ( * )
Savage /IX
Sense 133 MH z 5 * Optica l
1
Row# 0 , 1 Row# 2 , 3 North Audio O u t
CPU 3 VIDEO EEPRO M
Volt Bridge South
SMB2
Bridge FAIRCHI L D
443BX Dev# 0
Reg 4 S-VID EO
SMB2

DCLKI 100MH z NM24C03

Dev# 0 , 1

CLK B UF DCLK O Card bus

South 100MH z AC97 LINE- I N
IMI RICOH
SMB2 MMC-2 (400-pin) PIRQA* 2 AKM
Bridge PIRQA* R5C478II
CB664 PIRQB* Bus AK4543 LINE-OUT
Dev# 1 2 SW
PCI0

HC L K
100/66 M H z
SMBUS1 Main System Board MBX-43

AUDIO
PCLK 33MH z Card bus PC Card

ZV
CLK GEN REF 14MH z
PCI B US
RICOH
PERICOM Socket 3
48 M R5C475II
PI6C103
24 M PIRQC* Dev# 1 6

USB USB 0 PIRQD* CN

PIRQD* i.LINK 80-pin PIRQC* 3 VIDEO-OUT
PORT0 Audio
(USB) SONY PHY Optic al
9 IFX- 76 YAMAHA 1 S-VIDEO
CXD3222AR FUJI YMF744B DS-1S Audio Out 4
MODEM OUT

200-pin DOCKING CONNEC TOR

Dev# 8

200-pin DOCKING CONNEC TOR

9 USB 1 South Bridge MD8405E DAA Dev# 9
INTEL CONEXANT 5 VGA OUT
AC LINK
HDD Bus Primary IDE PIIX4E RH56LD 2
CN

30.0GB/ SW Dev# 1 0 * Serial

10 RS232 C
20.0GB CLK BUF i.LI N K Speak e r 6 SW
Secondary IDE SMB2 AC97 Buffer DSUB-9
SO-DI MM 4-pin Amp
Mini-Dock AKM Headphone *
Dev# 7
AK4543 I/F Control -A1
SW Ext. MI C
ANL-17 *
Extend IO BUS (3.3V) Parallel
IFX-69 Int. M I C 7
DSUB-25

I/F
SONY Dia l *
CN

FD SIO KBD CXD401 PS2

Bus S W Bus S W 8
NS -121R IFX-70 MDIN-6
PC97338VJG Track URAN ATF
CN

11
Pad (KBC, EC Sense
CN (IMM) USB
40-pin & SPI C)

MUX
50-pin BtoB CN SMBUS0 9 PORT0
HITACHI BATTERY1
RO-38 IR 8
H8S/21 47
Multi-PurposeBay 2-PS /2 BATTERY0
USB
Flash IFX-69 LID SW PORT1
FDD SMBUS1
39VF040 6 7 PWR BUTT O N
IDE I/O
(CD-RW/DVD/HDD) SERI AL PARALLEL Expand e r i.LIN K
10
4-pin
CNX-75
CN

2nd LID S W IO
Battery Expander 200-pin
FDD Bus
CN 11 DOCKING CN
SW
Main for FDD
Battery

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FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM

CN6005 LITHIUM
2 BATTERY
1 CN6002 4 1
1
CN6006
BATTERY
PACK SPEAKER
IFX-70 BOARD
6 CNX-75
(Side-B) RO-31 BOARD (or RO-38)
14 BOARD
(Side-A) 11 (Side-A) CN1151
49 50 FDD BAY
BATTERY PC BOARD CABLE FPC
CN6001 FDD
6
DRIVE
1
1 CN6003
PALM CN6004 1 2 CD-RW BAY
REST FPC
KEY BOARD 1
CD-RW
CN 7001
2 40 FLEXIBLE PC-100 SO-DIMM DRIVE
1 39 PRINT PWB
1 29 RAM
(PAD) 2 30
CN1501
2 60 62 144
2 40 4 1
1 39 1 24 CN901
1 59 61 143
CN751 CN902
8 FFC CN151 DIMM
8
(JOG)
1 1 Side
CN9001 CN903
Side i.LINK
CN3003 ANL-17 BOARD (Side-A) CN451

EXT MIC IN
CN3001 CN551
1 FFC 8
HEADPHONE
(AUDIO) CN152 DIMM MBX-43
CN3002 MBX-43 BOARD 2 60 62 144
(Side-A) BOARD
8 1 CN1102 1 59 61 143 (Side-B)
1 2

RAM
DC FAN (Option)
CN1601 40 CN1 1
1 5 A
CN301
80 79 K
CN5001 DC JACK
5 1 PC BOARD CABLE
PC CARD CN401
PC CARD A CONNECTOR 150 75
2 1 FPC
CNX-74 50 49
FPC CABLE
BOARD
CPU HDD
(Side-A) PC CARD B
MODULE
LCD 2 1
CN1101

76 1
CN1301
INVERTER 21 22 21 22
CN1251 CN351 CN701 CN5002 From board to connector (direct connection)
DOCKING MONITOR USB DC IN PWS-7 Harness (connector at both end)
BOARD Harness (soldered at one end)
(Side-B)
1 2 1 2 Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel
CN800

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 CHAPTER 5.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST

NOTE:
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the
exploded views are not supplied.
• Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are seldom
required for routine service. Some delay should be
anticipated when ordering these items.
• When two or more parts are shown in parallel, use the
part described first as the main part.
The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifiés par une marque
0 sont critiques pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant
le numéro spécifié.

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Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description
1 A-8048-296-A MBX43 (P3 800) 1650 ASSY (S) 69 1-791-146-11 FFC (AUDIO)
(MBX-43 BOARD/CPU MODULE (PIII800SS)) 70 A-8056-329-A COMPLETE PWB ANL-17
*3 4-642-786-01 HEAT SINK U 74 A-8048-397-A ASSY HDD 20GB (IBM) (S)
4 8-759-665-37 IC KMM464S1724BT1-FL (128MB) * 75 4-642-777-01 HD BRACKET (A)
5 A-8056-166-A COMPLETE PWB PWS-7 76 4-642-781-02 BUTTON BAY LATCH
7 3-740-546-21 SCREW (M2)
77 1-791-144-11 PWB, (HDD) FLEXIBLE
8 A-8056-719-A RO-38 (X) COMPLETE 79 1-529-744-11 SPEAKER (2.7X2CM)
10 1-793-360-11 CONNECTOR, PC CARD (EJECTOR) 80 A-8056-325-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-75
12 4-637-921-02 STAND OFF 81 4-642-783-01 COVER (BATT)
* 13 4-643-383-01 INSULATOR HEAT (B) 82 4-645-919-01 LATCH DETECTOR 14
* 14 4-642-787-02 HEAT SINK B
83 1-756-000-11 BATTERY, V/L RECHARGEABLE
15 4-642-852-31 +B M2 85 4-642-876-01 COVER (FFC)
16 4-642-794-03 COVER (PAD) 86 4-642-778-04 DOOR BATTERY
17 1-772-529-11 PAD, TOUCH 87 4-642-779-01 SPRING HD DOOR
18 4-643-379-01 INSULATOR PALM (L) 88 4-642-816-01 FD LENZ
19 1-791-147-11 PWB, (PAD) FLEXIBLE PRINT
89 X-4622-631-2 ASSY HOU BOTTOM 14
* 20 4-642-799-01 PLATE (SW) 90 4-641-726-21 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
* 21 4-642-842-01 SPRING (PAD), PLATE 91 4-635-301-01 SCREW M3X4
22 4-642-954-01 CUSHION (PALM) 92 4-642-780-01 LATCH BAY
23 1-418-545-22 KEYBOARD UNIT 93 4-642-782-01 BAY LATCH SPRING
24 4-642-795-01 COVER HINGE (L)
94 A-8056-323-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-74
25 4-642-796-11 COVER HINGE (R) 95 1-763-466-11 FAN, DC
27 4-642-789-01 DISPLAY BASE 97 4-643-214-01 INSULATOR PC CARD
28 X-4622-632-3 ASSY HOU PALMREST 14 98 4-643-382-02 INSULATOR HDD
29 4-643-380-01 INSULATOR PALM (R) 99 4-641-726-01 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
30 4-642-855-01 DIAL
101 1-791-178-11 CABLE, DC JACK PC BOARD
31 A-8056-327-A COMPLETE PWB IFX-70 102 1-791-177-11 CABLE, PC BOARD CONNECTION
32 1-791-150-11 FFC (JOG) 103 4-642-840-01 LEVER R
33 4-643-381-01 INSULATOR PALM (M) * 105 4-642-955-01 INSULATOR BAY FPC
34 4-642-819-01 HINGE FLAP 106 4-643-916-01 CUSHION PSW A
35 X-4622-787-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK L
107 4-643-917-01 CUSHION PSW B
36 4-642-837-04 LOCK PLATE L 108 4-643-825-01 THERMAL SHEET NC
* 37 4-642-841-01 PLATE FLAP BASE 109 4-644-350-01 SHEET, THERMAL
38 X-4622-788-2 ASSY FLAP LOCK R 110 4-643-826-01 THERMAL SHEET NM
39 4-642-838-01 LOCK PLATE R 111 4-643-915-01 SPACER SW POWER
40 4-642-839-02 LEVER L
112 X-4622-371-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP L
41 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD 113 X-4622-372-1 ASSY SHIELD FLAP R
42 X-4622-675-1 ASSY HOU FLAP 2 114 4-643-574-01 INSULATOR FAN
43 A-8045-662-A ASSY BAY (FD) * 115 4-642-868-01 PLATE BAY B
44 4-642-811-01 FD BRKT UPPER * 116 4-642-867-01 PLATE BAY A
* 45 4-642-956-01 INSULATOR FDD
117 4-643-918-01 CUSHION ROM
* 46 4-642-815-01 FD UNDER PLATE 121 4-644-062-02 CUSHION BACK UP BATTERY
* 47 4-642-814-01 FD GND PLATE 122 4-643-828-01 ISOLATOR HDD
* 48 4-642-813-01 FD PLATE 123 4-645-178-03 SHIELD (LCD FPC)
49 4-641-656-12 SCREW (M2.5), 0 PLATE P 124 4-643-967-01 CUSHION (KEY)
50 1-791-143-11 PWB, (FDD) FLEXIBLE
126 4-643-923-01 TAPE PAD (A)
51 1-772-212-11 3.5" 3MODE FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 128 4-644-290-11 SPACER KEYBOARD
52 X-4622-388-3 ASSY FD BRKT UNDER
53 4-643-832-02 DUMMY CARD
54 4-642-229-11 TAPPING, 0 NUMBER SPECIAL HEAD
55 4-645-177-01 SCREW (M1.7X3.5)
56 X-4622-917-1 BEZEL CD-RW ASSY
57 1-772-809-11 CD-RW (4X UJDA320)
58 4-642-809-02 CD BRKT UPPER
59 1-791-142-11 PWB, (CD-ROM) FLEXIBLE
* 60 4-642-817-01 CD GND PLATE
61 X-4622-387-4 ASSY CD BRKT UNDER
62 4-641-726-31 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
66 4-641-655-11 SCREW (M2), + SPECIAL HEAD
* 67 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX)
* 68 4-642-776-01 BRACKET I/O

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* 129 4-642-792-01 FENCE LCD CN B3 7-621-283-10 SCREW +P 2X10
* 130 4-642-850-01 FENCE HDD CN B5 7-621-772-60 SCREW +B 2X12
132 4-643-878-02 INSULATOR CN B7 7-622-205-05 NUT M2 TYPE2
136 4-644-899-01 SCREW (M2), 0 NUMBER P3 KIND
137 4-645-523-01 SPACER BATTERY
23
138 4-645-548-01 GASKET BAY
139 4-645-549-02 SHIELD (BATT)
140 4-645-412-01 SPACER FAN
141 4-645-070-01 CD FPC SEAL 128 58
142 4-645-507-01 CUSHION TAPE CD-RW B3 57
24
142
144 4-645-339-01 WASHER P3
147 4-644-492-31 ACE (M2), LOCK 59 55
150 4-646-988-11 SCREW (M2 EG) 141 105
151 4-647-395-01 COVER (E), MODEM 66
126 27
13 22 25
21 60 62

B3 56 55
16 62 55
4 90
B5 14
123
17 61
54
3 28
106
124 150
29
5 a 35
110 18 37
117 30
36
129 15
B5 B7 19 42
107 32
33 150
8 111 98 31
122 147 20 15 38
1 97 132 94 39
130 68 Supplied 15
67 90
86 140 101
87 90
41 99 40
115 99 114 90
90
12
85
41 144 90
93
44 103
10 138
112 Included 90
109 92 99 95
151 b in 1 48
53 45
41
7 34 99 49
89 15
108 121
83 69
136 34
15 15 46 50
137 41
81 47 43
79 136
49
90 90 76 113 70 105
82 91 88
116 77 141
80 136
90 75
139 51

102 Included in 79
91 15 52
75 74
15 54

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5-2. LCD Section – Made by HI – Ref.No.
201
Part No.
X-4622-634-2
Description
ASSY HOU DISPLAY 14
Ref.No. Part No. Description
ACCESSORIES
202 1-418-557-31 INVERTOR UNIT ************
204 4-635-274-01 BRACKET INVERTER
205 1-677-447-11 PWB, LCD FLEXIBLE PRINT 401 1-476-162-15 ADAPTOR, A.C.
221 207 A-8046-809-A LCD (14HI) 1220 ASSY (S) 402 1-528-935-11 PACK, LITHIUM ION BATTERY
403 1-791-149-12 FDD-CABLE
208 X-4622-606-3 HINGE ASSY 14 (R) 404 X-4622-412-1 WEIGHT SAVER ASSY
213 209 X-4622-605-3 HINGE ASSY 14 (L) 405 A-8045-662-A ASSY BAY (FD)
210 X-4622-633-2 ASSY HOU BEZEL (14)
211 4-642-807-01 LATCH (LCD) 406 X-4622-389-2 FDD CASE ASSY (PCGA-PSX1)
212 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH !407 1-575-131-61 CORD, POWER
221 !408 1-555-074-31 CORD, POWER
213 4-645-942-11 FLASH PANEL (14) !409 1-770-019-11 ADAPTOR, CONVERSION PLUG 3P
214 4-642-803-01 LED LENZ (A) 4-649-937-11 MANUAL (WME), INSTRUCTION
215 4-646-766-01 SEAL, LCD SIDE
216 4-643-406-01 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW 3-867-068-02 MANUAL (MINI DOCK),
217 4-643-407-01 SEAL LCD FRONT SCREW (L) INSTRUCTION (PCGA-PSX1)
(JAPANESE/ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN)
219 4-641-726-51 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
221 X-4622-382-1 PANEL LOCK ASSY
223 4-642-856-01 LATCH COVER LOOK AT EXPLODED VIEWS OF THE PART
217 219 ***********************************
224 4-643-409-01 CUSHION LATCH
219 228 4-642-829-01 PLATE FLAP L
410 PCGA-PSX1
216 224
229 4-642-830-01 PLATE FLAP R
219 230 3-719-408-11 SCREW (B2), TAPPING, P3
230 231 4-645-172-01 HEAT SPREADER LCD
235 232 4-644-541-11 SPACER HINGE
223 233 4-644-063-01 SHEET LCD

230 211 235 4-649-762-01 LABEL (ID)

212 236 4-644-484-01 WASHER
216 237 4-644-292-02 TAPE LCD
238 4-642-852-31 +B M2NV
239 4-645-872-01 TAPE FPC LCD The components identified by Les composants identifiés par
mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques
210 240 4-646-986-01 SPACER, LCD FLEXIBLE 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité.
209
241 4-651-355-01 GASKET LCD FPC Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une
specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié.
B8 219 B8 7-628-254-20 SCREW +PS 2.6X8
238
401 405 409
a 207
AC Adaptor (1) Floppy Disk Drive (1) Conversion Plug 3P Adaptor
232

208
228
219
241 219
233
402 406
229 219
Battery (1) Floppy Disk Drive Stand (1)
215 238 B8 (for Mini Docking Station)
205 219 b 232
240
219 214
239 237 236 403 407 410
219 Floppy Disk Drive Cable (1) Power Cord Mini Docking Station
The shape of the power plug (PCGA-PSX1)
depends on your country or region.
204
204
219 236
202 219 215
The Mini Docking Station itself
404 408 does not have the part No.
Refer to the Exploded Views of
231 Weight Saver (1) Power Cord PCGA-PSX1 Service Manual
201 The shape of the power plug (9-872-029-31).
depends on your country or region.

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PCG-XE17
APPENDIX
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

CHAPTER 1. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 1-1

CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW
2-1. Locating Controls and Connectors ..................................... 2-1

CHAPTER 3. SERVICE INFORMATION

3-1. Install Procedure after the Hard Disk is Replaced ............. 3-1

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 CHAPTER 1.
SPECIFICATIONS
Extracted from PCG-XE17 Series
User Guide (4-649-937-11 (1)).

Video memory
Specifications 8 MB (built-in Video chip)

Processor LCD display

Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor 800MHz 14.1” TFT, XGA compatible
featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology1)
1)
The processor may be reduced to a lower
operating speed when operating on battery
LCD display mode
power
1024 × 768 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)2)
Cache memory (on CPU) 800 × 600 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)2)
L1 Cache: 32 KB 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)2)
2)
L2 Cache: 256 KB based on graphic accelerator dithering

Processor System Bus Clock

100MHz
External display mode3)
Chip set 1600 × 1200 pixels (65,536 colors.)
® 1280 × 1024 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)
Intel 440 BX AGP chip set
1024 × 768 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)
800 × 600 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)
Standard RAM 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 16,770,000 colors.)
3)
128 MB SDRAM expandable to 256MB Some external displays may not support some
modes.

Additional Information
Memory Bus Clock
100MHz
Floppy disk drive
3.5”, 1.44 MB/720 KB
Expansion slot
SODIMM slot (1)
Hard disk drive
(The standard RAM uses one.)
20.0 GB
C partition 10.0 GB
Graphics D partition 10.0 GB (by default setting)
128 bit high speed graphic accelerator (1GB=1 billion B)
S3 Graphics Inc. Savage/IX8 AGP connection
CD-RW drive
Maximum reading capacity: 20 × speed
(maximum reading capacity of CD-RW:14 ×
speed), maximum writing capacity: 4 × speed,
multi-session compatible, tray type: 12cm/ 8 cm

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 Connection capabilities Power requirements

MONITOR connector Power requirements

Analog RGB, Mini D-SUB 15 pin (1) AC adapter or Battery pack

USB connector Battery life 4)

USB 4 pin (1) Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 hours (with one battery)

Microphone In connector Approx. 5 to 7 hours (with two batteries)

4)
Battery Optimized Performance mode
Monaural mini jack (1)
Operating temperature
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature
S400 4 pin (1) S400=400 Mbps
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Headphone Out connector Operating humidity
Stereo mini jack (1)
20% to 80% (not condensed),
Mini Docking Station/FDD connector provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95°F
(35°C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84°F
200 pin (1) (29°C))

Storage temperature
Indicators -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (temperature
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
1 Power indicator
Battery indicator 1, 2 Storage humidity
Hard disk indicator 10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that
humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
Num lock indicator (hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C))
Caps lock indicator Dimensions
Scroll lock indicator Approx. 308.0 × 39.05) × 261.2 mm (W × H × D)
5)
most thinnest part

PC card slot Weight

Approx. 2.8 kg (with one battery and weight
Type III × 1, or Type I/II × 2, 16 bit/ CardBus saver)
compatible

Audio
YAMAHA YMF744B-V AC97-based
(PCI connection, on-board)
Hardware MIDI sound generator
(XG/GM interchangeable)
3D Sound function
Stereo speakers

Inserting device
Intelligent touchpad, Jog Dial control

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 AC adapter Battery pack

Power requirements Output voltage

AC100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 14.8V, 2,600 mAh

Power consumption Operating temperature

80.4 W maximum 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Output voltage
19.5 V 3.3 A Operating humidity
20% to 80% (not condensed),
Operating temperature provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95°F
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature (35°C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84°F
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour) (29°C))

Operating humidity Storage temperature

20% to 80% (not condensed),
provided that humidity is less than 65% at 95°F
(35°C) (hygrometer reading of less than 84°F
(29°C))
Storage temperature
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (temperature
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Storage humidity
10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that
humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
(hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C))
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (temperature
gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Storage humidity
10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that
humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
(hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C))
Dimensions
Approx. 77 × 19 × 141 mm (W × H × D)
Weight
Approx. 360 g

Additional Information
Dimensions
Approx. 58 × 30 × 133 mm (W × H × D) Supplied accessories
Weight Refer to “Unpacking Your Computer” (page 5).
Approx. 390 g
Optional accessories

AC adapter
PCGA-AC19V

Battery
PCGA-BP71

USB Mouse
PCGA-UMS1/A

Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

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 CHAPTER 2.
OVERVIEW
2-1. Locating Controls and Connectors
Extracted from PCG-XE17 Series
User Guide (4-649-937-11 (1)).

Locating Controls and Connectors

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for related information.

Front

1 1 Power indicator (page 18) 7 LCD display/ Display filter

2 Battery indicator 1, 2
3 Hard disk drive indicator
4 Num Lock indicator
(page 24, 26, 42, 57)
5 Caps Lock indicator
(page 42)
6 Scroll Lock indicator
(page 16, 43, 71)
8 Keyboard (page 24, 27)
9 Built-in speakers (page 28, 53)
q; ID label
The model name is printed here.
qa Touchpad (page 22, 49)
qs Left/ Right button (page 22)

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 Left

1 PC card slots

2 S400 i.LINK (IEEE1394)

connector

3 Battery bay (page 16)

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Right

1 1 Power button (page 18) 4 m Microphone connector

2 Multi-purpose bay 5 i Headphone connector

This bay contains the CD-RW drive at (page 53)
shipment.
6 Intercooler flap
3 Jog Dial control (page 12, 16, 76)

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 Back

1 Mini Docking Station/ When you open the display panel, the
Floppy disk drive connector Intercooler flap opens and the bottom part
is lifted automatically then the connector
2 a Monitor connector part on the back appears.

3 USB connector

4 DC IN connector (page 17)

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Bottom

1 Intercooler flap lever (page 17)

2 Multi-purpose bay release lever

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 CHAPTER 3.
SERVICE INFORMATION
3-1. Install Procedure after the Hard Disk is Replaced
Extracted from PCG-XE17 Series
User Guide (4-649-937-11 (1)).

Reconfiguring Your Computer Using

the Product Recovery CD-ROMs
The following section describes how to use the Product Recovery
CD-ROMs.

What are the Product Recovery CD-ROMs?

The Product Recovery CD-ROMs contain a backup copy of all the software
originally installed on your hard disk drive. You can reinstall software
supplied with your computer if it is corrupted or accidentally erased.

What you can do with the Product Recovery CD-ROMs

• Format the hard disk drive and then restore all the original files.
• Change the hard disk drive partition. See “Changing the Hard Disk
Partition” on page 69 for more information.

Notes

Additional Information
• The supplied Product Recovery CD-ROMs can be used to recover the hard disk of the
computer you purchased. They do not work for other computers.
• You can recover only the software supplied with your computer. It does not work for
the software you have installed subsequently or the data you have created. Also, you
cannot recover only Windows Me.
• All the settings, including those you customized, are returned to the default settings.
You must customize all over again.

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 Before reconfiguring
Make sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data before
reconfiguring your computer.
You can secure your data by
• copying into floppy disks.
• copying into CD-RW/CD-Rs.
• copying into the D: drive.
The hard disk in your computer is divided to two partitions, C: drive and
D: drive. If you select Full Restore with Format in step 9 in “To
reconfigure your computer,” all the files in the C: drive are erased. The
file in the D: drive remain stored.

Note

If you select Change Partition Size or Recover to originally shipped state in

step 9 in “To reconfigure your computer,” all the files in both C: and D:
drives are erased.

To reconfigure your computer

Remove all the connected peripheral devices and connect the AC power
adapter before reconfiguring.
To change the hard disk partition, see “Changing the Hard Disk Partition”
on page 69 for more information.

Note
Reconfiguring your computer erases all the files in the hard disk. Make sure to make a
backup copy of your valuable data with CD-RW/CD-Rs in advance.

1 Insert the Product Recovery CD-ROM Vol.1 of 2 into the

CD-RW drive, then restart your computer.

2 Press the F2 key while the SONY logo is displayed.

After the message “Entering Setup....” appears at the bottom left of the
display, the BIOS setup screen appears.
If the message “Entering Setup....” does not appear, press the F2 key a
few times.

3 Press the Esc key.

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4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then
press the Enter key.
The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

6 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit (Save Changes)” and

then press the Enter key.
The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

The computer restarts from the Product Recovery CD-ROM.

8 Follow the on-screen instructions until the menu screen

appears.

9 Select the reconfiguration option, then follow the

instructions.
When the confirmation message appears, press the Y key, then press

Additional Information
the Enter key.
Follow the on-screen instructions until the menu screen appears.
Select the recovery option, then follow the instructions. Select “Full
Restore with Format” unless otherwise necessary.
To cancel the reconfiguration, select “4,” then press the Enter key.
Your computer restarts and continues the reconfiguration process.

10 When the message “Please insert CD#2 in your CD drive.

Press <Enter> to continue.” appears, insert the supplied
Product Recovery CD-ROM Vol. 2 of 2 into the CD-RW drive
and press the Enter key.
The rest of reconfiguration begins.

11 Upon completion of reconfiguration, follow the on-screen

instructions to remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM vol. 2
of 2 and press any key to restart your computer.

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 12 When the message “To finish setting up your new hardware,
you must restart your computer. Do you want to restart your
computer now?” appears, click Yes immediately to restart
your computer.

13 Set up Windows Me. See “Setting Up Windows Me” on page

19.

14 When the VAIO InitManager window appears, click OK.

Initial system setup starts.
The message “You must restart your computer before the new settings
will take effect. Do you want to restart your computer now?” appears
upon completion. Click Yes to restart your computer.

Note
If you click Cancel in step 14 to skip the initial system setup, some hardware functions,
including VAIO original Jog Dial control functions, power management tools, touchpad
scroll functions, and shortcut keys in combination with the Fn key, will not be available.

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