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Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide involving the Sony Valo SVE111B11L to replace its motherboard. The motherboard is the main connection point for the whole computer. It is recommended to use the two tools provided by iFixit: the Phillips #0 screwdriver and the iFixit opening tool.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the charging adaptor. Some charge may still be in the battery or computer. DO NOT touch connectors or copper yellow connector.

    • Locate the battery on the bottom of the computer.

    • Flip the computer so that the battery faces you.

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  2. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the two latches with the words “lock” and “release” on them.

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  3. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push the latches towards each other and lift the battery to remove it.

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  4. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the memory door on the bottom of the computer to access the screw for the keyboard.

    • The screws for the memory door do not come out.

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  5. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 6.7 mm screw that holds the keyboard assembly in place.

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  7. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Be careful not to break the keyboard wire connection.

    • Slide the wires out, away from the solder connections.

    • Flip the computer over and open it.

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    • Gently pry the keyboard assembly from the screen side, using an opening tool. You will need to lift the keyboard about two inches.

    • Using an opening tool, gently pull out and slightly up on the connector clip.

    • Gently lift the keyboard assembly up and out.

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  9. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the fan and heat-sink.

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  10. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the wires and connectors, and gently unplug them.

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  11. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the 6.7 mm screws that hold the fan assembly.

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  12. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the fan assembly up and out.

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  13. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove charging adaptor. Some charge may still be in the battery or computer.

    • DO NOT touch connectors or copper yellow connector.

    • Take the covers on the bottom of the laptop off.

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  14. Sony Vaio SVE111B11L Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the screws holding the motherboard down.

    • Screws: L 4.6mm X D 1.85mm

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    • Locate the wires and connectors and remove them from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the mother board out and safely put it to the side.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

i have the same laptop, and i mistakenly remove the mother board cmos battery , and is not recognizing my laptop system hard drive.

in this case what can i do in other to restore it back.

onyebuchiadieze - Reply

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