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Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement

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  1. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Set the computer display-side down.

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the port-side latch to the 'unlock' position.

  2. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • On the opposite side of the battery, press the release latch and slide the battery away from the main body to remove.

  3. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Ignore the removal of the heat sink and memory panels as depicted. They do not need to be removed for the completion of this guide.

    • Remove the Torx security screw near the center of the battery-side edge.

  4. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Press the tabs on each side of the display-side of the keyboard with the flat edge of a spudger.

    • Pull the keyboard toward the mouse pad and gently lift up.

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    • The keyboard is still attached by ribbon cable, don't try to remove the keyboard entirely yet.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable by pressing the tabs on either side of the connector. Pull the cable out parallel to the connector.

    • Remove the keyboard.

  6. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Mouse Assembly: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop upside down.

    • Remove the three screws from the front mouse panel located on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Carefully flip the laptop back over. Remove three more screws from the top securing the panel. A ribbon cable will still be attached to the panel when you remove it.

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    • Lift the mouse assembly just enough to access the connecting ribbon cable.

    • Lift the ribbon cable lock to remove the cable.

    • Carefully remove the mouse panel assembly and set aside.

  8. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Speaker Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Speaker Assembly: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Speaker Assembly: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the four screws from the underside of the computer. These screws are located underneath where the battery sits and secure the top keyboard panel.

    • To remove the panel below the screen, press up on the two tabs holding the panel in and lift up. The panel should pop off.

    • Before proceeding, remove all black tape holding down wires and other cabling.

  9. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Pop off the antenna using a pair of tweezers.

  10. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the seven philips screws holding the speaker assembly in place.

    • Before removing the assembly, disconnect the ribbon cable located at the top left corner of the assembly.

    • The speaker assembly will come off with the display assembly.

  11. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, screen: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, screen: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Caution: Be careful of snags when pulling up assembly and speakers.

    • To remove the VGA cable, lift up on the metal bracket and gently lift the connector off the logic board.

    • To remove the webcam cable, lift up the connector from the logic board gently.

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    • Unscrew the four securing screws, two on each side of the LCD.

    • Carefully remove the LCD. The speaker, bluetooth, and webcam assembly will come up with the display assembly.

    • Caution: Be careful of snags when pulling up display and speaker assemblies.

  13. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Internal Fan: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement, Internal Fan: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove screws from keyboard tray

    • Remove keyboard tray

  14. Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P Internal Fan Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Caution: When removing the fan, be careful to not tear the attached ribbon cable.

    • Unscrew all five screws from the internal fan.

    • Gently remove the internal fan.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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