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