Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement, Screen Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by opening the HDMI/USB port cover on the left edge.

    • Remove the three #000 headed, 3 mm long screws located underneath the port cover.

    Edit

  2. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and open the Micro SD slot on the top side of the device.

    • Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

    Edit

  3. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Attach the suction cup to the top right area of the screen.

    • Pull to separate the screen from the rest of the device.

    • Be aware of the front camera cable that is still connected to the rest of the device.

    • Detach the display ribbon cable.

    Edit

  4. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement, Solid State Disk: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the battery connector located beside the fan.

    • Locate the SSD on the right side of the device, above the battery and beneath the WiFi chip.

    Edit

  6. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #000 screws from the right edge of the SSD.

    Edit

  7. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the SSD towards the right and slightly up, removing it from the back assembly.

    Edit

  8. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement, Wifi Module: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement, Wifi Module: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement, Wifi Module: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Begin by removing the orange ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the daughterboard, located above the SSD.

    • Gently tug either side until it releases, then pull out the other end.

    Edit

  9. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the grey foam separator that was underneath the orange ribbon cable.

    Edit

  10. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver 3 mm Phillips screw that holds the WiFi module in place.

    Edit

  11. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black and grey antenna cables from the right side of the device.

    Edit

  12. Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove module by gently pulling towards the right.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

2 other people completed this guide.

Author

with 3 other contributors

Alexander Bridges

Member since: 09/16/15

1,217 Reputation

7 Guides authored

Badges: 17

+14 more badges

Team

IUPUI, Team 1-2, Harley Fall 2015 Member of IUPUI, Team 1-2, Harley Fall 2015

IUPUI-HARLEY-F15S1G2

4 Members

20 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 1

Past 30 Days: 8

All Time: 2,138