Panasonic GR150K, GR170K, PCG-GR150 service manual Service and Inspection Precautions

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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 while avoiding to touch it without any protection.

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 extra sure to use only the designated components.

3.Always follow the original design when mounting parts and routing wires

The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting parts or routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.

4. Inspect after completing service

After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety.

5. When replacing chip components...

Never reuse components. Also remember that the negative side of tantalum capacitors is easily damaged by heat.

6. When handling flexible print boards...

The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.

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.

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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.

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PCG-GR150/GR150K/GR170/GR170K (AM)

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Contents PCG-GR150/GR150K/GR170/GR170K Service and Inspection Precautions Table of Contents Chapter Removal Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram HDD, Battery Door RemovalCombination Drive, CNX-143 Board Screw M1.7X3.5 X2 BlackDC Fan, Nickel Hydrogen Battery Hood Key Board Assy, Keyboard UnitHinge Cover Display Base Escushion Jog Palm Rest AssyLatch Detector Assy, LEX-31 Board, PWS-16 Board Heat Sink AL , VIF-17 BoardPC Card Connector, MBX-55 Board, IO Bracket Assy MBX-55 AssySWX-79 Board, Touch Pad Speaker, SWX-78 Board, IFX-159 BoardSO-DIMM Modem Card, CNX-140 BoardLCD Section Made by SH/HI Bezel 14 AssyLCD Unit, Bracket LCD L SA, Bracket LCD R SA Installing the CPU Removing the CPUDIP Switch Setting of the MBX-55 Board Chapter Self Diagnostics PCG-GR Series/PCGA-PRGR1 Chapter Frame Harness Diagram Chapter Exploded Views and Parts List Main Section B3K LCD Section Made by SH /HI Vaio Notebook Quick Start Vaio Notebook Quick Start Contents Troubleshooting the Modem Welcome Features Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the boxSoftware CDs Recovery CDsDocumentation OtherRegistering Your Notebook Vaio Notebook Quick Start Setting Up Your Vaio Notebook Locating Controls and Ports Link IEEE1394 DVD-ROM drive S400 port † Multipurpose bayRight Back Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power To insert the battery packLift the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Description Light Status To view battery indicatorsBattery Indicator Description To remove the battery pack Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicksVaio Notebook Quick Start Power button Starting Your NotebookShutting Down Your Notebook Standby Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode Hibernate ModeTo activate Hibernate mode Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Models with 256 MB Memory Typical expansion memory configurationModels with 128 MB Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBRemoving a Memory Module Removing memory moduleInstalling a Memory Module Tighten the screw on the memory bay coverViewing the amount of memory About the Software on Your Notebook Overview of Software Adobe Premiere LE On selected modelsCompuServe Netscape Communicator Quicken Smart Connect Windows 2000 only To use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDUsing the System Recovery CDs To repair software applications using Vaio Support AgentTo use the System Recovery CDs If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CDVaio Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting My notebook does not start Troubleshooting the NotebookMy notebook starts but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting the Notebook My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Power management setting is not responding Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudCannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blankMy touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work Pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk My optical disc drive tray does not open My PC Card is not workingCannot use the DVgate software Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My microphone does not work Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound Troubleshooting the Printer Cannot printGetting Help Support Options Using the Quick Fix Wizard Vaio Support AgentVaio Notebook Quick Start Using Common Solutions Common Solutions dialog box 1st levelAbout Automatic Updates Update Notification Vaio Support Agent Properties Using Support Central Support Central Registration Support Central Current Issues Support Central Support Wizard Index Vaio Notebook Quick Start Page 655-646-11 List of PCG-GR Series As of July