Sony Vaio PCG-FX Series Service Manual

PCG-FX220/FX220K/FX240/FX240K/
PCG-FX250/FX250K/FX270/FX270K
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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
logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium MMX
operating and the service instructions.
is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows,

the Windows 95 and Windows 98 logo are trademarks of Microsoft
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
Corporation.
the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the

manufacturers instructions.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names may be
CAUTION: The battery pack used in this device may present a fire
used in this document to refer to the entitles claiming the marks and
names or their produces. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat

above 100C (212F) or incinerate.
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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
while avoiding to touch it without any protection.
Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
4. Inspect after completing service
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.
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.
2. Use designated parts only
5. When replacing chip components...
The sets 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 extra sure to use only the designated components.
Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum
capacitors is easily damaged by heat.
3. Always follow the original design when mounting

parts and routing wires
6. When handling flexible print boards...

The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.
Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.
Handle patterns with care; never apply force.
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.
Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by

vibration. Always handle with care.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

LA SCURIT!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PISES SONY
DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.
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PCG-FX250/FX250K/FX270/FX270K (UC)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Title
Page
CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL
1-1.
1-2.
1-3.
1.
2.
Section
Title
Page
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS ......................... 2-1
Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1

Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1
Removal ........................................................................... 1-2
Hood Keyboard Assy, Keyboard Unit .............................. 1-2
DC-Fan, Lithium Battery, Combination Drive,
DVD-ROM Drive ............................................................. 1-2
3. Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive ............................ 1-3
1. FX240/FX240K/FX250/FX250K/
FX270/FX270K Model ................................................ 1-3
2. FX220/FX220K Model ................................................ 1-3
4. HDD, Door Battery .......................................................... 1-4
5. Palm Rest Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board,
Palm Rest Plate, Bracket Pad ........................................... 1-4
6. Display Assy, Hinge Cover .............................................. 1-5
7. PWS-13 Board, Latch Detector ...................................... 1-6
8. PC Card Connector, Modem Card,
MBX-49 Board, I/O Bracket ........................................... 1-6
9. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board ......................................... 1-7
10. SO-DIMM ........................................................................ 1-7
11. Modem Card (Removing from the bottom) ..................... 1-8
12. LCD Section
(FX270/FX270K Model) Made by HI ....................... 1-9
1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD unit (15 inch) .................... 1-9
2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC,
Display Hpusing Assy ................................................ 1-10
13. LCD Section
(FX220/FX220K/FX250/FX250K Model)
Made by HI .............................................................. 1-11
1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD unit (15 inch) .................. 1-11
2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC,
Display Hpusing Assy ................................................ 1-12
14. LCD Section
(FX240/FX240K Model) Made by HI ..................... 1-13
1. Bezel Housing Assy (14 inch) ................................... 1-13
2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right,
LCD Unit (14 inch) .................................................... 1-14
3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy,
LCD Harness .............................................................. 1-14
1-4. Replacing the CPU ........................................................ 1-15
1. Socket type 1,2 ............................................................... 1-15
1. Removing the CPU .................................................... 1-15
2. Installing the CPU ...................................................... 1-15
2. Socket type 3 .................................................................. 1-16
1. Removing the CPU .................................................... 1-16
2. Installing the CPU ...................................................... 1-16
1-5. Replacing Various Connector on the MBX-49 Board ... 1-17
1. Removing the I/O Bracket ............................................. 1-17
2. Removing the Various Connectors ................................. 1-17
1-6. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board .................... 1-18
(to 1-18)
(to 2-1)
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 .................................................................... 5-3
5-2. LCD Section
(FX270/FX270K Model) Made by HI ....................... 5-7
5-3. LCD Section
(FX220/FX220K/FX250/FX250K Model)
Made by HI ................................................................ 5-9
5-4. LCD Section
(FX240/FX240K Model) Made by HI ..................... 5-11
5-5. Connector Section .......................................................... 5-13
(to 5-14)
Abbreviations
UC : US model / Canadian model
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CHAPTER 1.
REMOVAL
1-1. Flowchart
CNX-125
BOARD
P 1-4
PALM REST
PLATE
BRACKET
PAD
TOUCH
PAD
P 1-4
P 1-4
P 1-4
COMBINATION
DVD-ROM
DRIVE
P 1-2
P 1-3
HINGE
COVER
P 1-5
DISPLAY
ASSY
BEZEL
HOUSING
ASSY
LCD
UNIT
P 1-9
(P 1-11)
P 1-14
P 1-9
(P 1-11)
P 1-13
P 1-5
HOOD
KEYBOARD
ASSY
KEYBOARD
UNIT
DOOR
BATTERY
P 1-2
P 1-2
P 1-4
SO-DIMM
SPEAKER
UNIT
PC CARD
CONNECTOR
P 1-7
P 1-7
P 1-6
BATTERY
PACK
SWX-73
BOARD
HDD
P 1-7
P 1-4
BRACKET
LCD RIGHT
DC-FAN
P 1-14
FDD
PALM REST
ASSY
P 1-4
LATCH
DETECTOR
PWS-13
BOARD
I/O
BRACKET
MBX-49
BOARD
P 1-6
P 1-6
P 1-6
P 1-6
MODEM
CARD
P 1-6
P 1-2
DISPLAY
HOUSING
ASSY
P 1-10
(P 1-12)
P 1-14
LCD
HARNESS
P 1-10
(P 1-12)
P 1-14
LITHIUM
BATTERY
P 1-2
POWER
OFF
INVERTER
ASSY
P 1-10
(P 1-12)
P 1-14
FPC
P 1-10
(P 1-12)
P 1-14
BRACKET
LCD LEFT
P 1-14
: FX270/FX270K Model
( ) : FX220/FX220K/FX250/FX250K Model
: FX240/FX240K Model
MODEM
CARD
P 1-8
P XX means pages that appears in this manual.

Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.
1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

LCD Unit
Speaker Unit
DC Fan
Inverter Assy
HDD
SWX-73 Board
Speaker Unit
MBX-49 Board
CNX-125 Board
Combination Drive
(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
DVD-ROM Drive
Modem Card
PWS-13 Board
FD Drive
Touch Pad
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1-3.Removal
1. Hood Keyboard Assy, Keyboard Unit
3M2X4 Special Head (Black)
4Pull it up sliding it to the right.
6Hood Keyboard Assy
q;Keyboard Unit
7
5
Four Claws
1
9
MBX-49 Board
CN2004
MBX-49 Board
CN1902
2. DC-Fan, Lithium Battery, Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

5Screw (M2) 0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black)
2+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
3Plate ground
1
MBX-49
Board
CN102
7DC Fan
4
6
9M2X6 Special Head (Gold)
MBX-49 Board
CN102
8
qaCombination Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
q;
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3. Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

1. FX240/FX240K/FX250/FX250K/FX270/FX270K Model
5Bracket CD-ROM R
3+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
4+B M2 (X2)
(Gold)
8COMBO Drive
6Screw (M1.7) (X3) (Black)
Claw
2Bracket (CD-ROM L)
1+B M2 (X2) (Gold)
7DVD-RW Door Assy
2. FX220/FX220K Model
3+B M2 (X2) (Silver)
5Bracket CD-ROM R
8DVD-ROM Drive
4+B M2 (X2)
(Silver)
6Tapping screw (B1.7) (Black)
Two claws
2Bracket (CD-ROM L)
7DVD-ROM Door Assy
1+B M2 (X2) (Silver)
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4. HDD, Door Battery

1M2X6 Special Head (X6) (Gold)
1Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold)
3
3Bracket HDD
2FPC 50Pin
(for HDD)
MBX-49 Board
CN2201
5HDD
4FPC 50Pin
(for HDD)
2Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold)
4Door Battery
5. Palm Rest Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board, Palm Rest Plate, Bracket Pad
3Pull it to the front slightly
and raise to remove it.
Palm Rest Assy
1M2X4
Special Head
(Black)
7CNX-125
Board
9Touch Pad
8FPC (TP-CNX)
PWS-13 Board
CN4004
6FPC (SWX-PWX)
5Bracket Pad
4Remove by pressing
to rear.
3Palm Rest
Plate
2Move down the front
1M2X4 Special
Head (x4) (Black)
portion slightly
downward and then pull it out.
2Screw (M2),
0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black)
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6. Display Assy, Hinge Cover
1Stand the LCD upright

to the MBX-49 board.
7M2.6 Cross
(Hole) Bind
(Black)
3+B M2 (X2) (Gold)

9M2X6 Special Head (Gold)
4Plate ground
q;+B 2X12 (Silver)
qaM2X6 Special
Head (Black)
qs
5M2.6 Cross
(Hole) Bind
(Black)
Six Claws
6M2.6 Cross (Hole)

Bind (X2) (Black)
MBX-49 Board
CN701
8Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (Black)

qdClose simultaneously both left and right hinges approximately 90
in the direction of the arrow.
qfCover Hinge
qhDisplay Base
Four Claws
qg
Note : To remove the cover hinge, bend

slightly the center of the display
base facilitates the removal work.
Display Assy
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7. PWS-13 Board, Latch Detector

2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)
6PWS-14 Board
5Latch Detector
1
3
MBX-50 Board CON22
4Two Claws
8. PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, I/O Bracket

qhI/O Bracket
qgScrew (HEX) (X6) (Silevr)
2+B 2X4 (Silver)

1M2X4 Special Head
(X4) (Black)
CPU*1
9PC Card Connector
qdNUT M2
TYPE2 (X2)
qjMBX-50 Board
3Screw (MBX)
(Silver)
8+B 2X14 (X2)
(Silver)
CON4
qa
qfSpacer
(MBX) (X2)
4M2X4 Special Head

(X2) (Black)
qsModem Card*2
q;M2 Grip (X2) (Black)
5Bracket Bay Connector
6Screw (M2) 0 Number

P3 Kind (X2) (Black)
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1 When removing the CPU, refer to 1-4. Replacing the CPU .

2 Modem card can be removed from the bottom.
Refer to the subsequent paragraph 11. Modem card for more details.
1-6
9. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board

6M2X4 (X2) (Black)
Note : When removing the speaker
unit, be sure not to damage
the hood keyboard.
4M2X4 (X5) (Black)

SWX-73 Board
CN301
SWX-73 Board
CN302
7Speaker Unit
3
5SWX-73 Board
SWX-73 Board
CN303
8M2X4 (X2) (Black)
1
2
Note : To re-install it, align the notch
of the speaker unit with the
projection of the hood keyboard.
9Speaker Unit
Notch
Speaker Unit
Notch
Hood Keyboard
Projection
Projection
Hood
Keyboard
10. SO-DIMM
1M2X4
Special Head (Black)
2DIMM Door
Removal of SO-DIMM
ab
a
b
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11. Modem Card (Removing from the bottom)

2Modem Door
3M2 Grip (X2) (Black)
4Modem Card
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12. LCD Section (FX270/FX270K Model) Made by HI

1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD unit (15 inch)
1Cover Screw Side (15) (X3)

3Cover Screw
Shaft
4+P 2.6X6
Lock Precision
b
Type3 (Black)

Bezel Housing Assy
a
: claw part
3Cover Screw
Shaft
Cover Screw Side (15) (X3)
c
b
How to release the claw a
4+P 2.6X6 Lock

Precision Type3
(Black)
Bezel Housing Assy
0
a
LCD unit
Display Housing Assy
8
Pull the Bezel Housing

Assy as shown to release
the claw a.
Order of releasing the claws c b a

Order of locking the claws a b c
6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)
5Cover Screw Lower
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2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Hpusing Assy
3Filament Tape
8LCD HARNESS
1M2X4
2
2
4
6
5Inverter Assy
7FPC
9Display Housing Assy
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13. LCD Section (FX220/FX220K/FX250/FX250K Model) Made by HI

1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD unit (15 inch)

3Cover Screw
Shaft
4+P 2.6X6
Lock Precision
b
Type3 (Black)

Bezel Housing Assy
a
: claw part
3Cover Screw
Shaft

c
b
4+P 2.6X6 Lock

Precision Type3
(Black)
Bezel Housing Assy
0
a
LCD unit
8

the claw a.

6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)
5Cover Screw Lower
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2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Hpusing Assy

3Filament Tape
8LCD HARNESS
1M2X4
2
2
4
6
5Inverter Assy
7FPC
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14. LCD Section (FX240/FX240K Model) Made by HI

1. Bezel Housing Assy (14 inch)
1Cover Screw Lower (X2)

2M2X4 Special
Head (X2) (Black) b
: claw part
a
1Cover Screw Upper (X2)

2M2X4 Special Head (X2)
(Black)
Bezel Housing Assy
c
b
4M2X4 Special
Head (X5) (Black)
4M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black)
7
LCD Unit
5
6
Bezel Housing Assy
a

the claw a.
Inverter Assy
Inverter Assy
CN2

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2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (14 inch)
3+P M2x3 Lock (X4)

(Gold)
5LCD Unit
1+P M2x3 Lock (X4)
(Gold)
4Bracket LCD Left
2Bracket LCD Right
3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, LCD Harness
8LCD Harness
6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

1
4FPC
: claw part
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2Inverter Assy
1-4.Replacing the CPU

NOTE:
This computer uses either one of the two types of CPU socket.
The CPU locking position and the lock-release position are different depending on the types of the CPU socket.
1. Socket type 1, 2
1. Removing the CPU
1
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
notch as shown in the illustration and
rotate it so that the protrusion comes
to the lock release position.
2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it
out of the CPU socket.
CPU
CPU socket
Lock release position

(made by HIROSE)
Lock release position
2. Installing the CPU

2
1 Align the triangle reference mark of
the CPU with that of the CPU socket
CPU
and insert all the pins of the CPU to
the corresponding holes of the CPU
socket.
2 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
notch as shown in the illustration and
rotate it so that the protrusion comes
to the lock position.
Reference
marks
CPU socket
Lock position
(made by HIROSE)
Lock position
NOTE:
Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable.
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2. Socket type 3
1. Removing the CPU
1
CPU
2
L
Protrusion
Lock release position [O]
CPU socket
1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the
protrusion comes to the O (lock release) position.
2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it out of the CPU socket.
2. Installing the CPU
1
CPU
CPU socket
Lock position [L]

L
Protrusion
Reference
marks
1 Align the triangle reference mark of the CPU with that of the CPU socket and insert all the pins of the CPU to
the corresponding holes of the CPU socket.
2 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion
comes to the L (lock) position.
NOTE:
Considerable force is required to rotate a flat-blade screwdriver.
Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the L (lock) position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may
become unstable.
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1-5. Replacing Various Connectors on the MBX-49 Board

Replace the connectors of 5-5. Connector Section as follows.
1. Removing the I/O Bracket

When removing the connectors of reference numbers 164, 165 and 167 (refer to page 5-13), remove the I/O bracket first.
+B 2X4 (X2) (Silver)
I/O Bracket
Screw (HEX) (X6) (Silver)
MBX-49 Board
2. Removing the Various Connectors

The connectors of reference numbers 164, 165 and 167 (Refer to page 5-13, 5-14) are connected by soldering, remove the
soldering first then remove the connectors.
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1-6. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board

Set the DIP switch on the MBX-49 board (main board) to match with the LCD that is used in this computer, because
several types of LCD are used as shown in the following table and the DIP switch setting differs depending
on the LCD type.
Name of LCD
Part No.
DIP switch setting
FX270/FX270K
HI
1-476-300-11
The upper position where ON indication is

shown is the ON position . The lower
position is the OFF position.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
O
N
MODEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
No.
1: OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
O
N
0 : ON
FX220/FX220K
FX250/FX250K
HI
1-476-186-12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
No.
1: OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
O
N
0 : ON
FX240/FX240K
HI
1-476-789-11

No.
ON/OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
0 : ON
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1: OFF
CHAPTER 2.
SELF DIAGNOSTICS
ATTENTION
Please confirm Self Diagnostics method which will be informed you with distribution
of Self Diagnostics software.
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CHAPTER 3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
CPU
Volt Reg
SO-DIMM
Socket 2
TV
Encoder
CH7007A
(LED Signal Include)
LVDS
CNX-126
1
Row# 0,1
i.Link
TI
TSB43AA22PD
T
Cardbus
RICOH
R5C476 II
AHA
RJ-45
9
USB PORT2
Audio
AC Link
AD1881A
FW82801
Ext. MIC
MODEM
MDC Module
MDC CN
BtoB(40pin)
EEPROM for Password

SMBUS2
Debug Board
CN
BtoB (30pin)
CLK GEN
SO-DIMM
LPC
AHA
viaLPC
Super I/O
SMSC
LPC47N227
FWH
Multi Purpose Bay
EC/KBC/
SPIC
PS/2
RS232C
Buffer
I/O Expander
/SMBUS MUX
SMBUS0
O2micro
OZ998
HITACHI
H8S/2149
VGA
Serial
DSUB-9
Parallel
DSUB-25
RJ-45
ETHER
USB
PORT0
USB
PORT2
USB
PORT3
12
PS/2
MiniDIN-6
for KBD
Batter2
CN
PPK
3
CNX-125
(Touchpad BTN)
CN
10
Power BTN
Touch pad
CN
SWX-73
(PPK&SPKR CN)
CN
Bay CN (50pin)
11
Batter1
CN
Parallel
Dsub-25
FDD
PWS-13
(Battery CONN & LidSW)
FAN
LED
12
Flash BIOS ROM
ATF Sense
FAN control
ADM1030
SMBUS1
CN
Int. Keyboard
(FDD/2ndBattery)
DC-IN
Secondary IDE
CN
FPC(50pin)
Optical Devices
RJ-11
CN
BtoB CN
(50pin)
Primary IDE
USB
Port 1
Serial
Dsub-9
Headphone
Am
p
CNX-123
CN
USB PORT3
10
CN
4
Am
p
CN
LCI
CN
USB PORT1
Ether PHY
82562ET
CN
P C I Bus
USB
PORT 0
Refer to Clock Generator Block

Diagram
Master IDE Device
100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR
SMBUS2
VDC_IN
DVO
GMBUS
FW82815
FW82801
Slot x2
FW82807
DVO
HDD
PC Card
i.Link
4-pin
Row# 2,3
CLK
GEN
IMI
C9835
Port Replicator
100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR
SO-DIMM
Socket 1
VGA
DSub-15
(Cache:256kB OD)
PC100 SO-DIMM
w/ Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1) 10/10/00
LCD
50pin CN
Socket 2
MP III 850/800/
750 MHz
mini Jack
FW82801
PC Card
VID
Selector
CPU
TV-OUT
11
Socket 1
ITP Connector
Memory Subsystem
SMBUS2
PCG-FX Series
BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 1.00
PC Card
-PGA2 Connector
Stereo
Speaker
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CHAPTER 4.
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
DC-IN
USB
MONITOR
NETWORK
PRINTER
SERIAL
USB
PHONE
Rear Panel
20
LCD
KEY BOARD
INVERTER
DC FAN
CN802
CN1
144
CN2701
1
2
18
CN101
FPC
Speaker L
Speaker R
59
60
CN301
10
SWX-73
(Side-A)
COMBINATION
DVD-ROM
DRIVE
RAM
1
2
59
CN4005
PC100 SO-DIMM
PC100 SO-DIMM
(FX270/FX270K Model)
128MB
64MB
(FX220/FX220K/FX240/
FX240K/FX250/FX250K Model)
OPTION
FLOPPY DISK
DRIVE
PWS-13 Board
(Side-B)
BATTERY PACK
60
CN4001
RAM
29
30
144
76 CN1202
PC CARD
CONNECTOR
J1
1
2
CN102
MODEM CARD
30
CN501
143
2
HARD DISK
MBX-49 Board
(Side-A)
75
150
Side
1 CN1602 29
143
CN303
CN502
CN1301
CN5002 CN5001
1
12 1
CNX-125 Board
(Side-A)
CN4004
CN4002
IEEE 1394 i.LINK
CN302
CN1703
HEADPHONE
FPC
CN2301
CN1701
CNX-123 Board
(Side-A)
50
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
CN103 CN152
CN151
50
49 CN2201
2
1
CN2004
CN2602
1
8
1 1
10
2
CN105
2nd BATTERY PACK

(OPTION)
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
VIDEO OUT
25
CN1401
50
49
CN701
30
29
CN1902
1
99
100
CPU
CN3001
50
CN2302 49
2
1
CN1802
CN1801
CN1502
CN702
CN2801 CN1101
18
FFC LED
TOUCH PAD
Confidential
4-1
4-2
(END)
CHAPTER 5.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
NOTE:
The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
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.
Les composants identifis par une marque

0 sont critiques pour la scurit.
Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant
le numro spcifi.
How to use properly the repair parts.

There are some parts that use the 2 types ; the [CH] parts or alternately the [JP] parts, in this series.
Use the [CH] repair parts for the [CH] type product, vice versa.
[ How to identify the parts ]
1M2X4
2DIMM Door
Identfication Seal
Serial No.
A-xxx-xxx-A x xxxxxxxxx
1 or 2 : Using [JP] type
6 : Using [CH] type
Identification seal is attached on the

expansion memory connector.
[ Repair part description example ]

Ref.No. Part No.
999
999
Description
A-8025-235-A (CH)...MBX-49 (CH) ASSY (S)

4-8025-236-A (JP)...MBX-49 (JP) ASSY (S)
Confidential
5-1
5-2
5-1. Main Section

Ref.No.
1
3
3
*8
*8
Part No.
X-4623-780-1
4-640-837-31
4-640-837-22
4-651-706-21
4-651-706-01
Description
ASSY BOTTOM (AM2)
DOOR BATTERY
DOOR BATTERY
HEATSINK BOTTOM
HEATSINK BOTTOM
Ref.No.
71
72
72
74
* 76
Part No.
4-641-851-02
4-651-709-41
4-651-709-01
4-651-702-11
4-644-361-01
* 11
* 11
12
15
15
4-651-707-11
4-651-707-21
1-763-658-21
4-643-832-31
4-643-832-21
INSULATOR HEATSINK BOTTOM

INSULATOR HEATSINK BOTTOM
FAN, DC (WITH HEAT SINK)
DUMMY CARD
DUMMY CARD
* 78
* 78
81
18
18
19
20
21
A-8025-266-A
A-8066-695-A
X-4623-388-2
1-529-287-11
3-718-233-01
SWX-73 (CH) ASSY (S)

COMPLETE PWB SWX-73CH
ASSY HOOD KEYBOARD (Z)
SPEAKER UNIT
NUT, PLATE
4-644-362-21 PLATE PALMREST

4-644-362-11 PLATE PALMREST
8-749-019-00 IC HYM71V16M655AT6-P
(PC-100 SO-DIMM (128MB CL2))
8-749-019-29 IC MC-4516CD641PS-A80
8-749-018-97 (FX270/FX270K)...
IC HYM71V8M655AT6-P
22
24
1-790-639-22 FPC 50PIN (FOR HDD)

1-772-727-11 (FX250/FX250K/FX270/FX270K)...
HDD (DJSA-220 20.0GB)
1-796-187-11 (FX220/FX220K/FX240/FX240K)...
HDD (15.0GB)-DJSA220
1-476-647-12 KEY BOARD UNIT (US)
X-4623-390-1 ASSY PALMREST
24
25
26
27
28
28
29
* 30
31
32
32
33
33
1-772-529-72
A-8025-267-A
A-8066-693-A
4-651-699-01
4-651-708-21
PAD, TOUCH
CNX-125 (CH) ASSY (S)
COMPLETE PWB CNX-125CH
BRACKET PAD
BRACKET (HDD)
4-640-861-11 BRACKET CD-ROM R

1-796-171-11 (FX220/FX220K)...
DVD-ROM DRIVE (SDR-081)
1-796-072-12 (FX240/FX240K/FX250/
FX250K/FX270/FX270K)...
COMBO DRIVE (UJDA710)
X-4623-749-1 (FX220/FX220K)...
ASSY DOOR DVD-RW Q (EXP)
X-4623-442-1 (FX240/FX240K/FX250/
FX250K/FX270/FX270K)...
ASSY DOOR DVD-RW PA (EXP)
34
35
36
37
38
4-640-860-12
4-640-828-01
1-772-034-21
X-4623-528-1
4-651-713-11
BRACKET (CD-ROM L)
PLATE FDD
FDD (FD-5HG-5760)
ASSY BOTTOM FDD Z (TCY2)
(CH)...DOOR (IO)
38
39
40
41
46
4-651-713-01
4-651-844-01
4-651-714-21
4-640-851-11
A-8025-233-A
(JP)...DOOR I/O
FOOT REAR
DOOR DOCKING CONNECTOR
FOOT FRONT
(CH)...PWS-13 (CH) ASSY (S)
46
48
52
53
55
A-8025-234-A
1-761-380-23
1-790-640-11
1-790-641-11
4-640-845-11
(JP)...PWS-13 (JP) ASSY (S)

CARD, MODEM
FPC 50PIN (FOR CD-ROM)
FPC 50PIN (FOR FDD)
BUTTON BAY
56
* 57
* 58
* 59
60
4-644-349-01
4-640-854-01
4-651-850-01
4-640-857-01
4-651-698-21
LATCH BAY
SPRING BAY
BRACKET BOTTOM
DOOR BATTERY SPRING
DISPLAY BASE
63
67
67
68
69
4-651-928-01
4-652-099-21
4-652-099-01
4-641-629-01
4-641-763-21
COVER BATTERY CONNECTOR

(CH)...LABEL I/O
(JP)...LABEL I/O
INSULATOR FDD
LABEL FD
81
82
82
Description
SPRING (FDD), PLATE
(CH)...BRACKET IO
(JP)...BRACKET IO
DOOR DIMM
BRACKET SPK
84
88
88
105
8-759-695-59 (FX270/FX270K)...
IC MT4LSDT864HG-10EB1
1-960-827-21 HARNESS (2 PIN)
A-8025-235-A (CH)...MBX-49 (CH) ASSY (S)
A-8025-236-A (JP)...MBX-49 (JP) ASSY (S)
4-641-630-11 COVER BAY HOLE
112
123
124
125
126
1-815-505-12
1-790-711-21
1-757-767-11
1-790-710-11
4-644-053-01
CONNECTOR,2 SLOT CARD BUS

FFC (PPK)
FFC (TP-CNX)
FFC (SWX-PWS)
SPACER FDD
* 128
* 134
136
139
147
4-653-452-01
4-645-433-01
4-644-357-01
A-8048-966-A
6-700-620-01
PLATE, GROUND
BRACKET BAY CONNECTOR
CUSHION SPK
ASSY BAY FD (TE)
(FX220/FX220K)...
IC KP80526GY750256-2 (PIII 750 MHz)
147
147
148
* 152
153
Ref.No.
B1
B3
B4
B6
B7
Part No.
4-641-726-41
4-644-899-01
4-639-112-01
4-646-807-01
4-644-402-12
Description
SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD
SCREW (M2), 0 NUMBER P3 KIND
SCREW M2X4
0 PLATE M2.5 (FDD)
SCREW (MBX)
B10
B12
B14
B15
B18
4-652-498-01
4-645-177-01
4-645-497-01
4-635-301-01
4-635-966-01
+B M2
SCREW
SCREW
SCREW
SCREW
(NOJI)
(M1.7X3.5)
(M2.6), CROSS (HOLE) BIND
M3X4
(HEX)
B31
B32
B33
B34
B35
4-645-214-11
7-621-772-68
4-642-852-21
4-641-726-11
7-621-772-70
GRIP,
SCREW
+B M2
SCREW
SCREW
M2
+B 2X12
B36
B37
7-622-205-05 NUT (M2 TYPE2), HEXAGON

4-650-481-01 SCREW (B1.7), TAPPING
(M2), SPECIAL HEAD

+B 2X14
6-700-619-01 (FX240/FX240K/FX250/FX250K)...
IC KP80526GY800256-2 (PIII 800 MHz)
6-700-618-01 (FX270/FX270K)...
IC KP80526GY850256-2 (PIII 850 MHz)
X-4623-561-2 ASSY LATCH DETECTOR
4-651-871-01 HEAT SINK
4-652-012-01 SHEET, ELECTRIC HEAT
154
155
156
157
159
4-651-989-01
4-651-701-11
4-653-151-11
4-653-466-01
4-653-963-01
SPACER (MBX)
DOOR MODEM
SPACER (KBF)
CUSHION (HD-M)
SHIELD (CNX)
160
161
162
163
164
4-653-964-01
4-654-019-01
4-654-047-01
4-653-936-01
1-779-745-21
SPACER (B/P)
GASKET (AV)
SHIELD (AV)
GASKET (HB/M)
JACK, DC
165
166
167
169
170
1-815-422-11
1-695-514-21
1-815-221-21
4-653-962-01
4-644-667-11
USB CONNECTOR (VERTICAL)

JACK (SMALL TYPE) 1P
CONNECTOR, USB (VERTICAL)
SHIELD (USB)
COVER RJ-11
170
171
184
4-644-667-01 COVER RJ-11

4-654-350-11 SHEET (CPU), THERMAL
4-654-776-01 INSULATOR (SCREW)
Confidential
5-3
5-4
B34
B1
B1
B33
B1
128
156
B3
B1
22
I
J
30 J
B32
B15
B3
A
25
G
B1
B15
60
B1
B34
19
63
24
B34
B34
12
171
15
169
B1
B10
20
153
B34
26
136
148
82
152
(FX220/FX220K Model)
27
21
B34
147
46
L
B7
B10
125
124
31
18
76
B37
34
28
136
29
88
112
123
B4
164
166
B4
72
165
K I
20
B18
B36
B18
32
B10
76
157
33
B1
B4
B10
L
B34
31
B10
71
167
11
159
B34
84
52
48
134
E
58
57
161
B10
34
162
B34
B31
56
B3
163
B14
(FX240/FX240K/FX250/FX250K/
FX270/FX270K Model)
33
32
B12
38
69
59
not
supplied
B12
B34
170
B35
81
78
D
154
B
67
184
160
3
126
D
53
B14
35
68
36
1
39
8
B3
701
(Refer to Page 5-12)
B6
B3
105
74
41
55
B34
37
155
B6
40
B34
139
Confidential
5-5
5-6
5-2. LCD Section (FX270/FX270K Model) Made by HI

226
224
234
B30
203
B22
235
206
234
208
B22
224
Ref.No.
201
202
203
206
207
Part No.
1-476-316-11
X-4623-380-1
X-4623-690-1
4-637-902-41
1-476-300-11
Description
INVERTER UNIT
HINGE LEFT 15
ASSY HOU,BEZEL 15H-Z (EXP)
LATCH
ASSY LCD 15SXGA (HI) (S)
208
212
213
214
214
4-637-903-01
X-4623-689-1
4-642-762-41
4-655-380-11
4-655-380-51
SPRING LATCH
ASSY HOU,DISPLAY 15H-Z (EXP)
COVER HINGE (15)
(FX270)...LABEL ID (U)
(FX270K)...LABEL ID (U)
219
* 220
* 221
* 222
223
1-757-604-11
4-647-506-01
4-647-508-11
4-647-507-01
1-961-017-11
PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE)

BRACKET LCD (L) 15SX
BRACKET LCD (LR) SX
BRACKET LCD (R) 15SX
HARNESS, LCD (SXGA+)
224
225
226
228
229
4-646-217-11
4-635-277-22
4-643-549-12
X-4623-381-1
4-643-366-11
COVER SCREW SIDE (15)

COVER SCREW LOWER
COVER SCREW SHAFT
HINGE RIGHT 15
EDGE GUARD HINGE (15)
234
235
4-635-276-22 COVER SCREW UPPER

4-642-760-12 CUSHION CENTER
207
Ref.No.
B8
B22
B23
B30
FILAMENT TAPE (W12X50)(1)
236
1 : Use the FILAMENT TAPE.
NOTE :
B23
Set the DIP switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) to match
with the LCD (1-476-300-11) that is used in this computer.
221
O
N
1
2361
223
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B8
220
222
202
The upper position where ON indication is shown is the

ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.
229
219
213
B23
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
No.
214
0 : ON
B23
1: OFF
221
201
212
B8
225
213
228
1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-5.
Confidential
5-7
5-8
Part No.
4-641-726-11
4-641-726-81
4-644-165-01
4-643-550-01
Description
SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN
+P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3
5-3. LCD Section (FX220/FX220K/FX250/FX250K Model)

Made by HI
426
424
434
B30
403
B22
435
406
434
408
B22
424
407
Ref.No.
401
402
403
406
407
Part No.
1-476-316-11
X-4623-380-1
X-4623-690-1
4-637-902-41
1-476-186-12
Description
INVERTER UNIT
HINGE LEFT 15
ASSY HOU,BEZEL 15H-Z (EXP)
LATCH
ASSY LCD 15HI (S)
408
412
413
414
414
4-637-903-01
X-4623-689-1
4-642-762-41
4-655-380-41
4-655-380-81
SPRING LATCH
ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 15H-Z (EXP)
COVER HINGE (15)
414
414
419
* 420
* 421
4-655-380-21
4-655-380-61
1-757-604-11
4-647-506-01
4-647-508-11
BRACKET LCD (L) 15SX
BRACKET LCD (LR) SX
* 422
423
424
425
426
4-647-507-01
1-961-018-11
4-646-217-11
4-635-277-22
4-643-549-12
BRACKET LCD (R) 15SX

HARNESS, LCD (XGA-F-N)
COVER SCREW SIDE (15)
COVER SCREW LOWER
COVER SCREW SHAFT
428
429
434
435
437
X-4623-381-1
4-643-366-11
4-635-276-22
4-642-760-12
4-643-837-01
HINGE RIGHT 15
EDGE GUARD HINGE (15)
COVER SCREW UPPER
CUSHION CENTER
SHIELD (LCD)
Ref.No.
B8
B22
B23
B30
Part No.
4-641-726-11
4-641-726-81
4-644-165-01
4-643-550-01
Description
SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN
+P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3
FILAMENT TAPE (W12X50)(1)
438
1 : Use the FILAMENT TAPE.
B23
437
421
NOTE :
1
437
B8
423
O
N
4381
422
402
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
420
429
419

413
B23
414
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON/OFF 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
No.
B23
421
0 : ON
1: OFF
401
412
B8
425
413
428
Confidential
5-9
5-10
5-4. LCD Section (FX240/FX240K Model) Made by HI

303
325
304
305
B8
B8
Ref.No.
301
302
303
304
305
Part No.
1-476-316-11
X-4623-378-1
X-4623-775-1
4-635-277-22
4-635-276-22
Description
INVERTER UNIT
HINGE LEFT MV
ASSY HOU, BEZEL 14H-Z (EXP)
COVER SCREW LOWER
COVER SCREW UPPER
306
307
308
309
312
4-637-902-41
1-476-789-11
4-637-903-01
X-4623-379-1
X-4623-693-1
LATCH
LCD UNIT (14XGA HITACHI)
SPRING LATCH
HINGE RIGHT MV
ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 14SA-Z (EXP)
313
314
314
317
319
4-642-762-41
4-655-380-31
4-655-380-71
1-757-605-11
4-654-966-01
COVER HINGE (15)

SHEET (BEZEL), ADHESIVE
* 322
* 323
325
326
4-644-163-01
4-644-164-01
4-642-760-12
1-961-018-31
BRACKET LCD LEFT 14 (SA)

BRACKET LCD RIGHT 14 (SA)
CUSHION CENTER
HARNESS, LCD (XGA-F-N)
Ref.No. Part No.
701
0702
703
703
704
0
319
306
B22
B8
314
307
322
B8
B20
B22
308
Description
ACCESSORIES
************
A-8048-965-A ASSY WEIGHT SAVER (Z)

(Refer to P.5-4)
1-476-342-21 ADAPTOR, AC
1-528-935-21 (FX250/FX250K/FX270/FX270K)...
BATTERY PACK, LITHIUM ION
1-756-147-11 (FX220/FX220K/FX240/FX240K)...
BATTERY PACK, LITHIUM ION
1-575-875-51 CORD, CONNECTION
1-757-562-21 CORD,POWER
4-655-567-11 QUICK START FX200SERIES
701
703
Weight saver (1)
Battery pack (1)
702
704
AC adaptor (1)
Video cable (1)
4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD

7-628-254-00 SCREW +PS 2.6X5
4-642-761-01 +P M2X3 LOCK
B8
B20
302
323
NOTE :
B8
1
B8
O
N
B8
B20
326
309
B8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B22
The components identified by

mark 0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON/OFF 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
No.
317
0 : ON
301
1: OFF
313
312
313
Confidential
5-11
5-12
Les composants identifis par

une marque 0 sont critiques
pour la scurit.
Ne les remplacer que par une
pice portant le numro spcifi.
5-5. Connector Section
Ref.No.
72
Fig.
Part No.
Description
4-651-709-41 (CH)...BRACKET IO
4-651-709-01 (JP)...BRACKET IO
I/O BRACKET
72
164
1-779-745-21 JACK, DC
DC IN connector
164
165
165
1-815-422-11 CONNECTOR (VERTICAL)

USB connector
167
1-815-221-21 CONNECTOR, USB (VERTICAL)

USB connector
167
Before replacing the connector of

reference number 164, 165 and
167, remove the I/O bracket.
For the disassembling procedure,
refer to page 1-17.
167
72
165
164
165
167
164
5-13
Confidential
5-14
(END)
List of PCG-FX Series (As of May, 2001)

Model Name
Service Manual
Part No.
PCG-FX290K
PCG-FX290
9-872-209-11
PCG-FX190K
PCG-FX170K
PCG-FX150K
9-872-194-11
PCG-FX140K
PCG-FX120K
PCG-FX190
PCG-FX170
PCG-FX150
9-872-179-11
PCG-FX140
PCG-FX120
PCG-FX270K
PCG-FX270
PCG-FX250K
PCG-FX250
PCG-FX240K
9-872-227-11
PCG-FX240
PCG-FX220K
PCG-FX220
PCG-FX210
9-872-204-11
PCG-FX215
9-872-232-11
: Additional Models
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.
9-872-227-11
Sony Corporation
50
English
2001E1600-1
2001 Sony Corporation
Published by MNC IT Planning & Control Dept. [SODP]

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is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows,

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of

or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat

interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Service and Inspection Precautions

4. Inspect after completing service

2. Use designated parts only

5. When replacing chip components...

The sets components possess important safety characteristics, such as

3. Always follow the original design when mounting

6. When handling flexible print boards...

The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of

Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS ......................... 2-1

Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1

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

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

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

P XX means pages that appears in this manual.

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

4Pull it up sliding it to the right.

8M2X4 Special Head (Black)

6Hood Keyboard Assy

2. DC-Fan, Lithium Battery, Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

9M2X6 Special Head (Gold)

3. Combination Drive, DVD-ROM Drive

6Screw (M1.7) (X3) (Black)

7DVD-RW Door Assy

3+B M2 (X2) (Silver)

7DVD-ROM Door Assy

1+B M2 (X2) (Silver)

4. HDD, Door Battery

2Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold)

Palm Rest Assy

2Move down the front

6. Display Assy, Hinge Cover

1Stand the LCD upright

3+B M2 (X2) (Gold)

q;+B 2X12 (Silver)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole)

8Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (Black)

Note : To remove the cover hinge, bend

7. PWS-13 Board, Latch Detector

8. PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, I/O Bracket

2+B 2X4 (Silver)

9PC Card Connector

4M2X4 Special Head

5Bracket Bay Connector

6Screw (M2) 0 Number

1 When removing the CPU, refer to 1-4. Replacing the CPU .

9. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board

4M2X4 (X5) (Black)

8M2X4 (X2) (Black)

11. Modem Card (Removing from the bottom)

1M2X4 Special Head (Black)

12. LCD Section (FX270/FX270K Model) Made by HI