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Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard should be replaced if it is missing keys or non-functional.

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  1. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Battery: étape 1, image 1 de 1

    • Power off the laptop.

    • Unplug the charging cable and any other cables plugged into the laptop.

    • Failure to remove or unplug any cables could result in electric shock.

    • Turn the laptop over so that the back panel is facing upwards.

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    • Locate two switches above the battery that lock it into place.

    • Push the left-hand switch, that says "lock" above it, so that it is unlocked.

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  3. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement: étape 3, image 1 de 1

    • Push and hold the right-hand switch, which says "release" above it, and lift the battery up out of its place.

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  4. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Optical Drive: étape 4, image 1 de 1

    • Locate and unscrew the two highlighted 8 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • There will be three dots next to the desired screws

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  6. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement: étape 5, image 1 de 1

    • Grip the cover of the optical drive and slide it out.

    • If it does not come out, do not force it. Double check to make sure the screws are entirely removed.

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  7. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Back Panel: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Back Panel: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Back Panel: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • Remove all the 8mm Phillips #1 screws on the backside of the laptop.

    • There are three 3mm and two 5.3mm screws under the battery that also need to be taken out.

    • There are three 3mm screws under the optical drives that also need to be taken out.

    • Remove the RAM panel in addition to the other screws. For further instructions, refer to the RAM replacement guide.

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    • Pry along the edges of the back panel using the spudger.

    • If you are struggling to remove the back panel with a moderate amount of force, do NOT apply any additional force, instead double check to make sure all the screws were removed before attempting again.

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  9. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Fan: étape 8, image 1 de 1

    • Locate and remove three 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screws on the bottom of the fan.

    • Locate and remove the four 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screws on the top of the fan.

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  10. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement: étape 9, image 1 de 1

    • Locate and remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws above the processor and attached to the bronze heat-pipes.

    • Gently lift up the fan and heatsink from the the laptop.

    • If the fan and heatsink will not lift up with ease, do NOT apply any additional force. Check again to see if all necessary screws are removed.

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  11. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement: étape 10, image 1 de 1

    • The fan attached onto the heat sink with electrical tape. Removing the electrical tape allows you to replace the fan.

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  12. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: étape 11, image 1 de 1

    • Locate the two highlighted circular openings and push the keyboard out.

    • There is a ribbon cable attaching the keyboard to the back of the motherboard. Avoid damaging the ribbon when pushing out the keyboard.

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  13. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Keyboard Replacement: étape 12, image 1 de 1

    • Detach the ribbon cable to separate the keyboard from the laptop.

    • Push open the brown clamp at the base of the ribbon to release it.

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Conclusion

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

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