PCG-R505DL/R505DS/R505DSK/R505DSP
SERVICE MANUAL
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
Notebook Computer
5. When replacing chip components
Service and Inspection Precautions
1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions
6. When handling flexible print boards
PARTS LIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS
FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
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CHAPTER REMOVAL
Please confirm disassembly method by “Repair Manual”
which has been informed you separately
you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software
CHAPTER SELF DIAGNOSTICS
Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed
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ICH3-M
CHAPTER BLOCK DIAGRAM
GMCH-M
Baterry
CHAPTER FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM
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CHAPTER EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
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Les composants identifiés par une marque
5-1. MAIN SECTION
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27 B
B2 G
5-2. LCD Section
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2. Socket configuration
Replacing the CPU
1. Socket configuration
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Docking Station PCGA-DSM5
5-3. Accessories
201 Power Cord 202 Battery Pack 203 AC Adaptor 204
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VAIO Notebook Quick Start
PCG-R505 Series
Page
Adding Memory
Contents
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
Welcome
Index
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Features
Welcome
Unpacking Your Notebook
Hardware
Documents
Recovery CDs
Software CDs
Other
Registering Your Notebook
Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection
Location Information window
Phone and Modem Options window
New Connection Wizard window
Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows
Internet Connection Wizard window
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook
This section describes the following
Locating Controls and Ports
On the Notebook
USB port
DC In port
Memory Stick slot
PC Card slot
Headphone jack
USB port
Peripheral device DC Out port
Monitor port
Reset switch
Docking station connector
Battery Unlock/Lock switch
Battery Unlock switch
On the Docking Station
Back Panel
1 Left lever
DC In indicator
Undock switch
Floppy disk drive
Connecting the Docking Station
LatfromchesDockingProtrudingStationDockingStation
Connecting the Docking Station
Firmlyofthenotebookpressdownuntilheittwoclicksrearintocornersplace
Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station
Disconnecting the Docking Station
To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is off
To disconnect the docking station when the notebook is on
Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station
Docking Indicator
2 Select Unlock Computer to access the Undock Complete dialog box
when the notebook is off” on page 22 for ns ructions.24
1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar
Disconnecting the Docking Station
Using the UNDOCK switch
UNDOCK switch
Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC adapter
Notes on the AC adapter
Unlock/LockSwitchSwitch
Using battery power
To insert the battery pack
Inserting Battery Pack
To charge the battery pack
1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack
turned off
To remove the battery pack
power.BatteryIndicator
Battery Indicator
Status
SwitchBatpow savingUnlock/Lockmode.LockSwitch
Notes on the battery
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat
Starting Your Notebook
LevernotebPowerok turnsIndicatoroff.PowerButton
Shutting Down Your Notebook
If you are unable to turn off your notebook
Standby mode
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal mode
Hibernate mode
Notes on power saving modes
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Adding Memory
Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module
Removing a Memory Module Viewing the Amount of Memory
Precautions and Procedures
Total System Memory MB
Typical expansion memory configuration
Precautions and Procedures
On board MB
Removing a Memory Module
Installing a Memory Module
Screws on Bottom of Notebook
Lifting the Keyboard
Turning the Keyboard
Installing the Memory Module
Viewing the Amount of Memory
About the Software on Your Notebook
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
Adobe Systems Inc
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
Adobe Acrobat Reader
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
DigitalPrint
America Online
America Online, Inc
Sony Electronics Inc
EverQuest On selected models
EarthLink Network Total Access
EarthLink Network, Inc
Sony Online Entertainment Inc
OpenMG Jukebox
MovieShaker
Sony Electronics Inc
Sony Electronics Inc
QuickTime
Quicken
Intuit Inc
Apple Computer, Inc
Smart Capture
RealPlayer
RealNetworks, Inc
Sony Electronics Inc
Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment
VAIO Action Setup On selected models
Sony ScreenBlast ACID
Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge
WinDVD
InterVideo, Inc
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook
Driver Recovery CDs
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CDs
System Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
To use the Driver Recovery CDs
Using the Driver Recovery CDs Windows
Properties dialog box
To use the System Recovery CDs
System Recovery options
Using the System Recovery CDs
If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD
To recover Microsoft Word
Updating the task tray Windows
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the Docking Station
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears
My notebook does not start
4 Press
My notebook stops responding or does not shut down
Troubleshooting the Docking Station
I cannot remove the disc
The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button
My LCD screen is blank
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
My mouse does not work
The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse
If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook
Getting Help
Support Options Software Support Information
Support Options
3 VAIO Support Agent
4 Sony Computing Support
5 Sony Fax-on-Demand
6 Calling Sony Customer Support
Support Options
Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc
Software Support Information
EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc
America Online America Online, Inc
Quicken Intuit Inc
EverQuest Sony Online Entertainment Inc
PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, Inc
RealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc
Sony Service Center
WinDVD InterVideo, Inc
VAIO Notebook Quick Start
Index
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