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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
Chapter1. SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES
1-1.Specifications……………………………………………… 1-1 A-1.ACCESSORIES…………………………………………… 4-15
1-2.CTO Information………………………………………… 1-3 SUBSTITUTION PARTS LIST
Chapter2. BLOCK DIAGRAM T-1. SUBSTITUTION PARTS LIST……………………… 4-17
2-1.VGN-AR Series…………………………………………… 2-1 DIP Switch…………………………………………………………………… 4-18
Chapter3. FRAME HARNESS Chapter5.OTHER
3-1.VGN-AR Series…………………………………………… 3-1 5-1. Replacing the CPU…………………………………… 5-1
Chapter4. EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
Screws
S-1.Screws………………………………………………… 4-2
Palmrest
P-1.Palmrest……………………………………………… 4-3 History of the changes is shown as the
Main Board “Revision History” at the end of this data.
M-1.Main Board………………………………………… 4-5
Bottom
B-1.Bottom………………………………………………… 4-7
CABINNET KBCOVER
C-1.CABINNET KBCOVER………………………… 4-9
LCD
L-1.LCD…………………………………………………… 4-10
ODD
D-1.ODD…………………………………………………… 4-13
HDD
H-1.HDD…………………………………………………… 4-14

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Intel Intel
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CPU (Me2.0) (Me1.66)
Graphic G73M-U G73M G73M-U/G73M
17"WUXGA(HC, 17"WXGA+(HC,
*2)
LCD Slim, 72%, Gamma) Slim, 72%)
HDD 100GB*2 200GB *3)
MEMORY(Slot1) 512MB DDR667 512MB DDR667
MEMORY(Slot2) 512MB DDR667 512MB DDR667 *4)
QUANTITY[STANDARD/MAX] 1GB/2GB 1GB/2GB

Blu-ray DVD+-RW(N) *5)

OPT-DRIVE
AC adaptor AC19V15 AC19V15 AC19V15
Battery BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C
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CAMERA O O O
Bluetooth O O O
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*1)Intel C2D-Me T7600/2.33,IntelC2D-Me T7400/2.16,Intel C2D-Me T7200/2.0,Intel C2D-Me T5500/1.66  *2)17"WUXGA,17"WXGA+ *3)200GB*2,120GB*2,100GB*2,80GB*2,200GB,120GB,100GB,80GB,60GB
*4)1024*2,512MB*2, *5)Blu-ray,DVD+-RW(N) *6) Intel C2D-Me T7600/2.33,Intel  C2D-Me T7400/2.16,Intel  C2D-Me T7200/2.0,Intel C2D-Me T5600/1.83,Intel C2D-Me T5500/1.66,Intel PDC-Yo T2060/1.60
*7)17"WUXGA,17"WXGA+ *8)200GB*2,160GB*2,120GB*2,100GB*2,80GB*2,200GB,160GB,120GB,100GB,80GB,60GB *9)1024MB*2,1024MB*1,512MB*2

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Intel Intel Intel Intel
Intel
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C2D-Me T7200 (Me2.0)
CPU (Me2.0) (Me2.0) (Me1.66) (Me2.0)
Graphic G73M-U G73M-U G73M G72M G73M-U G73M-U/G73M

17"WUXGA(HC, 17"WUXGA(HC, 17"WUXGA(HC,

17"WXGA+(HC, Slim, 72%) 17"WXGA+(BR, 45%) *7)
Slim, 72%, Gamma) Slim, 72%, Gamma) Slim, 72%, Gamma)
LCD
HDD 120GB*2 120GB*2 200GB 160GB 120GB*2 *8)
MEMORY(Slot1) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667
MEMORY(Slot2) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 *9)
QUANTITY[STANDARD/MAX] 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB
OPT-DRIVE Blu-ray Blu-ray DVD+-RW(N) DVD+-RW(N) Blu-ray Blu-ray/DVD+-RW(N)

AC19V15 AC19V15 AC19V15 AC19V15 AC19V15 AC19V15

AC adaptor
Battery BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C/BPL2C
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CAMERA O O O O O O
Bluetooth O O O X O O/X
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Ԧ The trademarks or registered trademarks of above ,refer to page2.

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Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel
C2D-Me T7200 (Me2.0) C2D-Me T5600 (Me1.83) C2D-Me T5500 (Me1.66) C2D-Me T7200 (Me2.0) C2D-Me T5600 (Me1.83)
CPU
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17"WXGA+(BR, 45%)
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HDD 120GB*2 160GB 120GB 120GB*2 160GB
MEMORY(Slot1) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667
MEMORY(Slot2) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667
QUANTITY[STANDARD/MAX] 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB
Blu-ray DVD+-RW(N) DVD+-RW(N) Blu-ray DVD+-RW(N)
OPT-DRIVE
AC adaptor AC19V16 AC19V16 AC19V16 AC19V16 AC19V16
Battery BPS2C BPS2B BPS2B BPS2C BPS2B
Wireless LAN O O O O O
CAMERA O O O O O
Bluetooth O O X O O
OS Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium

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VGN-AR38C VGN-AR38G VGN-AR38L
Intel Intel Intel
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CPU
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17"WUXGA(HC, Slim, 17"WUXGA(HC, Slim, 17"WUXGA(HC, Slim,
LCD 72%, Gamma) 72%, Gamma) 72%, Gamma)
HDD 100GB*2 120GB*2 120GB*2
MEMORY(Slot1) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667
MEMORY(Slot2) 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667 1024MB DDR667
QUANTITY[STANDARD/MAX] 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB 2GB/2GB
OPT-DRIVE Blu-ray Blu-ray Blu-ray
AC adaptor AC19V16 AC19V16 AC19V16
Battery BPS2C BPS2C BPS2C
Wireless LAN O O O
CAMERA O O O
Bluetooth O O O
OS Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium Vista Home Premium
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Model name:VGN-AR92US/AR92S
Model number:PCG-8X1N (W/ WLAN)
OS:Vista Ultimate/Vista Home Premium

Intel C2D-Me T7600 Intel C2D-Me T7400 Intel C2D-Me T7200 IntelC2D-Me T5500
CPU 6-600-541-01 6-600-542-01 6-600-543-01 6-600-545-01
CPU PM 2.33 CPU PM 2.16 CPU PM 2.0 CPU PM 1.66

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HDD Note: Refer to "H-1.HDD" for part numbers.
ASSY HDD 200GB ASSY HDD 120GB ASSY HDD 100GB ASSY HDD 80GB

17"WUXGA
LCD
ASSY LCD (HC, Slim, 72%, Gamma)

Graphics G73M-U

Memory 1024MB*2 512MB*2 Note: Refer to "M-1.Main Board" for part numbers.

Blu-ray DVD+-RW(H) DVD+-RW(H)

Opt.Drive A-1199-147-A A-1199-149-A A-1221-535-A Note: Refer to "D-1.ODD" for part numbers.
ASSY ODD Panasonic ASSY ODD Panasonic ASSY ODD Pioneer

802.11 a/b/g
W-LAN 1-417-641-43
WIRELESS LAN CARD

Bluetooth 1-479-129-21
BLUETOOTH MODULE

Cosmetic
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Color

Model name:VGN-AR82US/AR82S
Model number:PCG-8X1N (W/ WLAN)
OS:Vista Ultimate/Vista Home Premium

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CPU 6-600-541-01 6-600-542-01 6-600-543-01 6-600-545-01
CPU PM 2.33 CPU PM 2.16 CPU PM 2.0 CPU PM 1.66

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HDD Note: Refer to "H-1.HDD" for part numbers.
ASSY HDD 200GB ASSY HDD 120GB ASSY HDD 100GB ASSY HDD 80GB ASSY HDD 200GB ASSY HDD 120GB ASSY HDD 100GB ASSY HDD 80GB ASSY HDD 60GB

17"WXGA+
LCD
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Graphics G73M

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DVD+-RW(N) DVD+-RW(N)
Opt.Drive A-1199-150-A A-1221-536-A Note: Refer to "D-1.ODD" for part numbers.
ASSY ODD Panasonic ASSY ODD Panasonic

802.11 a/b/g
W-LAN 1-417-641-43
WIRELESS LAN CARD

Bluetooth 1-479-129-21
BLUETOOTH MODULE

Cosmetic
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Model number:PCG-8X1L(802.11a/b/g),PCG-8X2L(802.11a/b/g)
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ASSY HDD 200GB ASSY HDD 160GB ASSY HDD 120GB ASSY HDD 100GB ASSY HDD 80GB ASSY HDD 200GB ASSY HDD 160GB ASSY HDD 120GB ASSY HDD 100GB ASSY HDD 80GB ASSY HDD 60GB

17"WUXGA 17"WUXGA+
LCD
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Graphics G73M-U G73M

Memory 1024MB*1 1024MB*2 512MB*2 Note: Refer to "M-1.Main Board" for part numbers.

Blu-ray DVD+-RW(H) DVD+-RW(H)

Opt.Drive A-1199-147-A A-1199-149-A A-1221-535-A Note: Refer to "D-1.ODD" for part numbers.
ASSY ODD Panasonic ASSY ODD Pioneer ASSY ODD Pioneer

802.11a/b/g
W-LAN 1-417-641-13
WIRELESS LAN CARD

Bluetooth 1-479-129-21 None

BLUETOOTH MODULE

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 CHAPTER4.
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST
ΗThe parts list is compiled by blocks of a Palmrest and bottom etc.
The sections of the parts list are different depending on the model.
Please refer to list of contents shown in the below.
Section Page
Screws
S-1.Screws……………………………………………………………… 4-2
Palmrest
P-1.Palmrest………………………………………………………… 4-3
Main Board
M-1.Main Board…………………………………………………… 4-5
BOTTOM
B-1.BOTTOM………………………………………………………… 4-7
CABINET KBCOVER
C-1.CABINET KBCOVER………………………………………… 4-9
LCD
L-1.LCD……………………………………………………………………4-10
ODD
D-1.ODD ……………………………………………………………… 4-13
HDD
H-1.HDD………………………………………………………………… 4-14
ACCESSORIES
A-1.ACCESSORIES………………………………………………… 4-15
SUBSTITUTION PARTS LIST
T-1.SUBSTITUTION PARTS LIST…………………………… 4-16
DIP Switch…………………………………………………………… 4-17
NOTE:
ΗThe mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied.
ΗWhen two or more parts are shown, use the part described first as the main part.
ΗThe parts marked “&” are the “Customer Replacable Parts(CRP)” that can be replaced
by Filed Customer Support. These parts can be sold. Especially the parts with the <&> mark
require the special attention to use them. Be sure to confirm the targetted parts by referring
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VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
S-1. SCREWS S-1

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8

M2*1.6 M2*2 M2*3 M2*5 M2*8 M2*8 M3*3 M3*6

Black Silver Black Black Sliver Black Sliver Black

Ref. No. Part No Description

B1 2-582-816-01 APPEARANCE SCREW, M2

B2 4-671-538-01 SCREW, SPECIAL HEAD

B3 4-672-836-01 SCREW BI20030M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B4 4-672-834-31 SCREW BI20050M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B5 4-644-637-02 SCREW BI20080M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B6 2-695-205-01 SCREW I20080M D55T08 NI NYLOK

B7 4-673-018-02 SCREW, SPECIAL HEAD

B8 4-654-811-01 SCREW, M3

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4-2 VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
P-1. Palmrest P-1

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VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
P-1. Palmrest
Ref.No. Part No. Description
2 1-964-844-11 MS20 RJ COMBO CABLE
3 1-797-511-21 MS20 TOUCH PAD
5
7
9
A-1253-151-A
A-1253-155-A
A-1253-153-A
MS22 TOUCH PAD PWBA
MS22 LED Board SMT PCBA
MS22 Power botton Board SMT PCBA
P- 1
11 A-1253-154-A MS22 Audio Board SMT PCBA
12 A-1253-152-A MS22 AV Function Board SMT PCBA
14 1-964-837-11 MS20 TOUCHPAD FFC
15 1-964-836-11 MS20 TOUCHPAD PWBA FFC
16 1-964-840-11 MS20 FUNCTION PWBA FFC
17 1-964-839-11 MS20 POWER PWBA FFC
18 1-964-833-11 MS20 AUDIO CABLE
19 1-964-838-11 MS20 LED FFC
22 2-681-948-01 & MS20 EXPRESS DUMMY DOOR
23 2-683-886-01 MS20 WLAN BUTTON
24 2-886-285-01 MS20 MYLAR POWER BOARD
29 1-964-832-11 MS20 DC IN CABLE
30 A-1193-395-A MS20 SUB-ASSY HIDDEN HOOK SLIDE
33 A-1239-274-A MS21 ASSY INTERNA MIC HOLDER
34 3-196-171-01 MS20 TP ADHESIVE TAPE
35 3-208-190-01 MS22 gasket_17X8X3t
36 3-208-191-01 MS22 gasket_40X10X4_5t
B3 4-672-836-01 SCREW BI20030M D40T08 BNI NYLOK
* :CTO Model
J AM EU AO

*
AR92US *

AR82US *

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB

AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E

AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
1 A-1221-537-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(TV+OIDE+VAPORIZING+IO HOLDER(N) ď ďď
A-1221-539-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(TV+OIDE+PAINTING+IO HOLDER(N) ď ďď
A-1221-540-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(TV+NO OIDE+VAPORIZING+IO HOLDER(H) ďď ďďď ď
A-1221-541-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(TV+NO OIDE+PAINTING+IO HOLDER(H) ď ď ď
A-1221-542-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(NO TV+NO OIDE+VAPORIZING+HOLDER(N) ď ďďď
A-1221-543-A MS21 ASSY PALMREST(NO TV+NO OIDE+PAINTING+HOLDER(N) ď ď
4 1-479-778-11 KEYBOARD UNIT (JP) ďďďďďď
1-479-778-21 KEYBOARD UNIT (US) ďďďď ď ďď
1-479-778-31 MS22 KEYBOARD (KR) ď
1-479-778-51 KEYBOARD UNIT (RU) ďď
1-479-778-71 KEYBOARD UNIT (BE) ď ď
1-479-779-11 KEYBOARD UNIT (GB) ď ďď
1-479-779-21 KEYBOARD UNIT (GE) ď ďď
1-479-779-31 KEYBOARD UNIT (SW) ď
1-479-779-41 KEYBOARD UNIT (FR) ď ďď
1-479-779-51 KEYBOARD UNIT (IT) ď ďď
1-479-779-61 KEYBOARD UNIT (LA) ď
1-479-779-71 KEYBOARD UNIT (SP) ďďď
1-479-779-81 KEYBOARD UNIT (SW) ď
1-479-779-91 KEYBOARD UNIT (PO) ďď
6 A-1126-828-A MS20 OIDE MODULE ďďďďďď
8 1-480-064-11 MS20 IR PWBA FOR JP ďďďďďď
1-479-801-11 MS20 IR PWBA FOR EU ďď ďď
1-479-801-12 MS21 IR PWBA FOR EU ďď ďď
10 1-833-638-11 MS20 RF F ďďďďďďďďď ďď
1-833-637-11 MS20 RF PAL ďď ďď
13 2-681-945-01 & MS20 PCMCIA DUMMY DOOR (H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
2-681-945-11 & MS20 PCMCIA DUMMY DOOR (N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
20 1-964-829-11 MS20 IR CABLE FOR JP ďďďďďď
1-964-830-11 MS20 IR CABLE FOR EU ďď ďď
21 1-964-843-11 MS20 OIDE FFC ďďď ďď ď
26 2-683-875-01 MS20 TP BUTTON(H) ď ď ď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
2-683-875-11 MS20 TP BUTTON(N) ď ď ď ďď ďď ď
27 2-683-900-01 MS20 ESCUTCHEON AUDIO(H) ď ď ď ďď ďďď ď ďďď Sony Confidential
2-683-900-11 MS20 ESCUTCHEON AUDIO(N) ď ď ď ďď ďď ď
28 X-2148-080-1 MS20 SUBASSY TOP DOOR IO(H) ď ď ď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
VGN-AR72DB/AR52DB/AR92US//AR92S/AR82US/AR82S (J)
X-2148-082-1 MS20 SUBASSY TOP DOOR IO(N) ď ď ď ďď ďď ď VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
4-4 VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
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4-5 VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
M-1. Main Board
Ref.No. Part No. Description
42 1-787-507-13 MS22 THERMAL FAN UNIT

43 X-2148-289-1 MS20 THERMAL HEAT SINK

47 1-417-539-12 MS03 MDC MODULE

49

53
1-820-431-11

1-756-666-11
PCMCIA CARD SOCKET

RTC BATTERY
M-1
54 3-196-278-01 CPU PAD

55 2-684-922-01 THERMAL PAD

59 2-898-130-01 THAERMAL GASKET TOP

60 1-820-432-11 EXPRESSCARD SOCKET

61 2-895-877-01 VGA PAD

62 3-196-279-01 MOS PAD

63 3-196-169-01 MS20 BTM MYKAR PCB HEAT SINK

64 3-196-170-01 MS20 CIR MYLAR

B3 4-672-836-01 SCREW BI20030M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B4 4-672-834-31 SCREW BI20050M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

* : CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR31S
AR92S

AR82S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
41 A-1252-280-A MS22 ASSY PWBA MOTHER BOARD High(with S-Video in,AV in) ďď ďďď ď
A-1252-281-A MS22 ASSY PWBA MOTHER BOARD High(no S-Video in,AV in) ď ďď ď ďďď
A-1252-282-A MS22 ASSY PWBA MOTHER BOARD Middle(with S-Video in,AV in) ď ď ď ď
A-1252-283-A MS22 ASSY PWBA MOTHER BOARD Middle(no S-Video in,AV in) ď ďď ď
A-1258-805-A MS22 ASSY PWBA MOTHER BOARD Low(no S-Video in,AV in) ď ď
44 6-600-541-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T7600/2.33 ď ďďďď ď
6-600-542-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T7400/2.16 ď ďďďď ďď
6-600-543-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T7200/2.00 ď ďďď ďďďďďďď
ď
6-600-544-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5600/1.83 ď ď ď
1 [ADD] 6-600-604-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5600/1.83 ď
1 [ADD] 6-600-605-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5500/1.66 ď
6-600-545-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5500/1.66 ďďďďď ď ď ď
6-600-595-01 CPU Intel PDC-Yo T2060/1.60 ď
45 6-710-674-01 RAM Samsung/C 512MB 667MHz ďďďďďď ď
6-710-670-01 RAM Infineon/B 512MB 667MHz ďďďď ď
6-710-677-01 RAM Hynix/DC 512MB 667MHz ďďďď ď
6-710-679-01 RAM Hynix/DC 1024MB 667MHz ďďďďďďďďďď ďďď
6-710-671-01 RAM Infineon/B 1024MB 667MHz ďďďď ď
6-711-068-01 RAM Nanya/B 1024MB 667MHz ďďďďď
46 1-417-641-13 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď ď
1-417-641-21 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďď
1-417-641-31 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďď
1-417-641-43 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď
48 1-789-486-31 MS22 TV TUNNER BOARD JPN Digital ďďďďďď
1-789-486-23 MS21 TV TUNNER BOARD JPN Digital ďďďď
1-789-536-11 MS21 TV TUNNER BOARD US Analog ďďď ďď
1-789-537-31 MS22 TV TUNNER BOARD EU Hybrid ďď ďď
50 2-683-906-01 MS20 SUBASSY BLUETOOTH HOLDER ďďďďďďďďď ďďďď ďďďďď
51 1-479-129-21 BLUETOOTH MODULE ďďďďďďďďď ďďďď ďďďďď
52 1-754-442-11 MS20 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA ďďďďďďďďď ďďďď ďďďďď
56 1-964-842-11 MS20 TV TUNNER FFC ďďďďďď Sony Confidential
57 2-895-876-01 MS21 TV TUNNER AL FOIL ďďď ďď
2-887-127-01 TV TUNNER AL FOIL ďďď ďď VGN-AR72DB/AR52DB/AR92US//AR92S/AR82US/AR82S (J)
58 2-698-926-01 TV Tunner Board Gasket ďďďďďďďďď ďď VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
4-6 VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
B-1.Bottom B-1

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VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
B-1. Bottom
Ref.No. Part No. Description B-1
73 A-1193-427-A & MS20 ASSY RAM DOOR

74 2-686-565-01 MS20 THERMAL FAN COVER (H)

78 2-686-501-02 & MS21 RUBBER FOOT FRONT

79 2-686-500-01 & MS20 RUBBER FOOT BACK

81 2-686-556-02 MS21 SPONGE RTC

82 3-196-448-01 BOTTOM SPONGE SD

85 3-208-192-01 MS22 gasket_25X8X3t

B4 4-672-834-31 SCREW BI20050M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B5 4-644-637-02 SCREW BI20080M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B8 4-654-811-01 SCREW, M3

* :CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
71 A-1221-452-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE(VA+IR+BT) ď ďď ď ď
A-1221-453-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE (PA+IR+BT) ď ďď ď ď
A-1221-454-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE(VA+NO IR+BT) ďď ďď ďďď
A-1221-455-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE(PA+NO IR+BT) ď
A-1221-456-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE (PA+NO IR+NO BT) ď ď
A-1224-859-B MS22 SUBASSY BOTTOM CASE(VA) ď
72 X-2148-086-2 & MS21 SUBASSY HDD DOOR 9.5mm ď ďďďďďď ďďď ďď ďďď
X-2148-085-2 & MS21 SUBASSY HDD DOOR 12.5mm ď ďď ď ď ď ď
75 A-1185-832-A MS20 B-CAS CARD MODULE ďďďďďď
76 1-964-841-11 MS20 B-CAS CARD FFC ďďďďďď
80 X-2148-083-2 MS21 SUBASSY RJ COMBO DOOR (H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
X-2148-084-2 MS21 SUBASSY RJ COMBO DOOR (N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
83 2-683-918-01 BOTTOM ESTCHEON RJ(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
2-683-918-11 BOTTOM ESTCHEON RJ(N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
84 X-2177-637-1 MS20 SUBASSY BOTTOM BEZEL FRONT(IR+BT) (H) ďďďďďď ďď ďď
3-196-446-01 MS20 BOTTOM BEZEL FRONT(NO IR+BT) (N) ďďď ďď ďďď
3-196-447-01 MS20 BOTTOM BEZEL FRONT(NO IR+NO BT) (N) ď ď ď

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4-8 VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
C-1.CABINET KBCOVER
Ref.No.

B1
Part No.

2-582-816-01
Description

APPEARANCE SCREW, M2
C-1

*: CTO Model
J AM EU AO
AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR31S
AR92S

AR82S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
91 A-1189-119-A MS20 SUB-ASSY KB COVER(H) ďďďďďďďďď ďďďď ďď
A-1199-160-A MS20 SUB-ASSY KB COVER(N) ď ď ď ďďď

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4-9 VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
L-1. LCD L-1

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4-10 VGN-AR72DB/AR52DB/AR92US//AR92S/AR82US/AR82S (J)

VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
L-1.LCD Ref.No. Part No. Description
104 1-964-834-11 MS20 LCD CABLE
106
107
1-826-450-11
2-683-807-01
MS20 SUB-ASSY SPEAKER BOX
MS20 LCD BACKLIGHT HOLDER
L-1
108 1-870-837-11 MS20 LCD BACKLIGHT MODULE
109 2-683-811-01 MS20 HINGE COVER BACK L
110 2-683-810-01 MS20 HINGE COVER BACK R
111 2-683-789-01 MS20 HINGE L
112 2-683-790-01 MS20 HINGE R
113 2-683-784-01 MS20 LCD HINGE RUBBER L
114 2-683-785-01 MS20 LCD HINGE RUBBER R
115 2-683-788-01 MS20 HINGE COVER FRONT L
116 2-683-787-01 MS20 HINGE COVER FRONT R
1 [CHG] 117 1-789-691-21 Altus Camera P194
118 1-964-831-11 MS20 CAMERA CABLE MOR1
121 2-683-795-01 MS20 SPEAKER SPONGE
122 2-695-156-01 MS20 SPEAK PIN
123 2-683-794-01 MS20 SPEAKER RUBBER
124 2-683-812-01 & MS20 LCD HINGE COVER MYLAR
126 2-695-157-01 LCD MYLAR
128 2-886-282-01 LCD QUAKE PROOF SOPNGE
132 2-887-552-01 MS20 LCD PANEL ADHESIVE
133 A-1211-897-A MS20 WLAN ANTENNA ASSY
B3 4-672-836-01 SCREW BI20030M D40T08 BNI NYLOK
B4 4-672-834-31 SCREW BI20050M D40T08 BNI NYLOK
B6 2-695-205-01 SCREW I20080M D55T08 NI NYLOK
* : CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB

AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E

AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
101 A-1252-254-A MS22 ASSY LCD 17"WUXGA (Sharp HC, Slim, 72%, Gamma) (H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
A-1252-255-A MS22 ASSY LCD 17"WXGA+(LPL HC, Slim, 72%) (H) ď
1 [DEL] A-1252-256-A MS22 ASSY LCD 17"WXGA+(LPL HC, Slim, 72%) (N) ď ďď ď ď ď ď
A-1252-257-A MS22 ASSY LCD 17"WXGA+(LPL BR, 45%) (N) ď ď
102 A-1189-697-A MS20 ASSY LCD COVER (H) ď ďď
ďďď ď ďďď ďď
A-1189-698-A MS20 ASSY LCD COVER (N) ď ď ďď ď ďď ďď
103 A-1199-100-A MS20 SUBASSY LCD BEZEL(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
A-1189-699-A MS20 SUBASSY LCD BEZEL(N) ď ďď ďď ď ďď ď
105 1-813-789-12 INVERTER NEC-Tokin 2039M1 ďďďďďďďďď ďďďď ďďďďď
1-443-890-11 INVERTER Tamura HBL-0340 ď ď
119 2-683-808-01 & MS20 LCD SCREW COVER RL UP(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
2-683-808-11 & MS20 LCD SCREW COVER RL UP(N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
120 2-783-809-01 & MS20 LCD SCREW RL DOWN(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
2-683-809-11 & MS20 LCD SCREW RL DOWN(N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
125 2-658-470-01 LCD AL FOIL ď ďď ďď ďďďď ďď ďďď

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VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
L-1.LCD
L-1

* : CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB

AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E

AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description

127 3-097-210-01 ID label for JAS ď

3-097-210-11 ID label for JBS ď
3-097-534-01 LABEL ID(3920 JCTO) ďďďď
3-097-534-11 LABEL ID(3920 JCTO) ďďďď
3-097-534-21 LABEL ID(3920 JCTO) ďďďď
3-097-534-31 LABEL ID(3920 JCTO) ďďďď
3-097-211-01 ID label for UASE ď
3-097-211-31 ID label for UZSE ď
3-097-211-11 ID label for UBSE ď
3-097-211-21 ID label for UCSE ď
3-097-211-41 ID label for LASS ď
3-097-212-01 ID label for EAS ď
3-097-212-11 ID label for EBS ď
3-097-212-21 ID label for ECS ď
3-097-212-31 ID label for EDS ď
3-097-212-41 ID label for EES ď
3-097-213-01 ID label for CAS ď
3-097-214-01 ID label for IASEAE/ESG ď
3-097-214-11 ID label for IAS K ď
129 2-886-283-01 MS20 SPONGE LPL LCD ď ďď ď ď ď ď
130 2-886-284-01 MS20 LCD AL LPL ď ďď ď ď ď ď
131 2-664-802-01 MS10 SUB-ASSY CAMERA LENS ď ďď ďď ď ďď ď

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
D-1.ODD
Ref.No. Part No. Description

143 2-681-892-01 MS20 ODD BRACKET L D-1

144 2-664-843-01 MS20 SUBASSY ODD BRACKET R

B2 4-671-538-01 SCREW, SPECIAL HEAD

*: CTO Model
AR92US * J AM EU AO

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR31S
AR92S

AR82S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
141 A-1199-147-A MS20 ASSY ODD Panasonic Blu-ray(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
1 [DEL] A-1199-149-A MS20 ASSY ODD Pioneer DVD+-RW(H) ďď ď
1 [DEL] A-1199-150-A MS20 ASSY ODD Pioneer DVD+-RW(N) ďď
A-1221-535-A MS21 ASSY ODD Panasonic DVD+-RW/(H) ďď ď
A-1221-536-A MS21 ASSY ODD Panasonic DVD+-RW/(N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď
142 A-1193-430-A MS20 SUBASSY ODD BEZEL(H) ď ďď ďď ďďď ď ďďď
A-1193-431-A MS20 SUBASSY ODD BEZEL(N) ď ďď ďď ďď ď

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
H-1.HDD
Ref.No. Part No. Description

H-1
152 2-683-926-01 MS20 ASSY HDD BRACKET (H)

153 A-1253-150-A MS22 HDD PWBA

154 1-964-835-11 MS20 HDD PWBA CABLE

B4 4-672-834-31 SCREW BI20050M D40T08 BNI NYLOK

B7 4-673-018-02 SCREW, SPECIAL HEAD

*: CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
151 A-1252-258-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 200GB(H) ďďďď
A-1252-259-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 200GB(N) ďď
A-1252-260-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 200GB(H) ď
A-1252-261-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 200GB(N) ď ď ď
A-1252-262-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 160GB(H) ď
A-1252-263-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 160GB(N) ď ď ď ď
A-1252-264-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 120GB(H) ďďďď ďď ď ďď
A-1252-265-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 120GB(N) ďď ď ď
A-1252-266-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 120GB(H) ďďďďďď ďď
A-1252-267-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 120GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-268-A MS22 ASSY Seagate HDD 120GB(H) ďďďď ď
A-1252-269-A MS22 ASSY Seagate HDD 120GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-270-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 100GB(H) ď ďďďď ď ď
A-1252-271-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 100GB(N) ď
A-1252-272-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 100GB(H) ďďďď ď
A-1252-273-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 100GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-274-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 80GB(H) ďďďď ď
A-1252-275-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 80GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-276-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 80GB(H) ďďďď ď
A-1252-277-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 80GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-278-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 60GB(N) ďď ď
A-1252-279-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 60GB(N) ďď ď

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
A-1. ACCESSORIES A-1
2009
2005 2006 2007 CONVERSION ADAPTER
Power Cord AC Adapter Battery Pack

2010 2013 2014 2018

PHONE PLUG RF Cable REMOTE CONTROLLER CORD WITH CONNECTOR

2019 2020
IR RECEIVER IR BLASTER

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
A-1. ACCESSORIES
Ϡ: CTO Model
J AM EU AO
A-1

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR31S
AR92S

AR82S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
! 2005 1-827-160-21 & POWER CORD For J (Silvine) ďď
! 1-790-732-81 & POWER CORD For J (Hirakawa ) ďďďď
! 1-829-237-21 & POWER CORD For U (Silvine) ďďďďďď
! 1-831-628-11 & POWER CORD For E (GB) ďďď ď
! 1-830-375-11 & POWER CORD For E (Russia/Thai/India)(Hirakawa) ďďď
! 1-831-632-11 & POWER CORD For E (Russia/Thai/India) (Silvine) ďďďďď ď
! 1-832-212-11 & POWER CORD For E (TIT) ďďď
! 1-831-629-11 & POWER CORD For E (Switzerland) ď
! 1-831-633-11 & POWER CORD For C(Silvine) ď
! 2006 1-479-684-31 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V16(120W) ďďďďďďďď
! 1-479-683-31 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V15(120W) ďďďďďďďďďďďď
! 2007 A-1204-544-A Assy BATTERY Sony VGP-BPS2C JP ďďďďďď
! A-1204-545-A Assy BATTERY Sony VGP-BPS2C US ďďď ďď
! A-1184-575-A Assy BATTERY Sony VGP-BPS2C US ď
! 1-756-634-32 BATTERY Sony VGP-BPS2C ď ď ďďď
! 1-756-632-42 BATTERY Sony VGP-BPS2B ďď ď
1 [ADD] ! A-1178-589-A Assy BATTERY Sony BGP-BPL2C for US ď
2008 A-1244-441-A ATSC Digital TV TunerΓA868 ď ď ď
2009 1-818-814-11 & CONVERTION ADAPTER (HDMI-DVI-D) for US ďď ď
2010 1-816-429-12 & Phone Plug(GB) for EU ďďď
2013 1-829-239-11 & RF cable (L type) ďďď ďď
2014 1-480-065-22 & Remote Commander SMK RM-DTU2M for JP ďďďďďď
1-480-067-11 & Remote Commander SMK RM-MCE20 ďďď ďď
1-480-067-21 & Remote Controller SMK RM-MCE20E(EU) ďď ďď
2016 A-1247-524-A HEDSET(JP) ďďďď
2017 A-1197-806-A & SCREW DRIVER ďďďďďď
2018 1-829-780-11 & CORD WITH CONNECTOR (HDMI) for US ďď ď
2019 1-478-297-33 & SMK PCVA-IR8U for US ďďď ďď
2020 1-417-421-21 & SMK IR Blaster for US ďďď ďď
- 3-095-922-01 & MANUAL, INSTRUCTION ďďďďď
2 [ADD] - 3-093-617-11 & WELCOME MAT, 3920(U)(C ) ďďďďď
2 [ADD] - 3-093-619-11 & WELCOME MAT, 3920(AR) ď
2 [ADD] - 3-093-618-11 & LEGAL SAFETY, 3920(U)(C ) ďďďďď
2 [ADD] - 3-093-620-11 & LEGAL SAFETY, 3920(AR) ď

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
T-1. SUBSTITUTION PARTS LIST
NOTE:
Please order below substitution parts if the parts with the same Ref. No. in page 4-2 to 4-16 are not available. T-1
* : CTO Model
J AM EU AO

AR92US *

AR82US *
*

AR390FG
AR390CE

AR370 *

AR31MR
AR72DB
AR52DB

AR31SR
AR390E

AR350E
AR320E

AR31M

AR38G
AR38C
AR92S

AR82S

AR31S

AR31E

AR38L
Ref.No. Part No. Description
1 [ADD] 44 6-600-604-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5600/1.83 ď ď
1 [ADD] 6-600-605-01 CPU Intel C2D-Me T5500/1.66 ďďďďď ď ď
45 6-710-670-01 RAM Infineon/B 512MB 667MHz ďď
6-710-677-01 RAM Infineon/B 512MB 667MHz ďď
6-710-679-01 RAM Hynix/DC 1024MB 667MHz ďďďďď
6-710-671-01 RAM Infineon/B 1024MB 667MHz ďďďďď ďď
46 1-417-641-11 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď ď
1-417-641-12 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď ď
1-417-641-14 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď ď
1-417-641-22 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďď
1-417-641-32 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďď
1-417-641-41 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď
1-417-641-42 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď
1-417-641-44 WIRELESS LAN CARD (a/b/g) ďďďďďď
48 1-789-486-23 MS21 TV TUNNER BOARD JPN Digital ďď
55 2-592-555-01 THERMAL PAD ďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďď
82 3-196-448-11 BOTTOM SPONGE SD ďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďď
83 2-683-918-01 BOTTOM ESTCHEON RJ(H) ď
108 1-870-837-11 MS22 LCD BACKLIGHT MODULE ďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďď
118 1-965-206-11 MS21 CAMERA CABLE MOR1 ďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďďď
130 2-895-875-01 MS21 LCD AL LPL ď ďď ď ď ď ď
141 A-1199-150-A MS20 ASSY ODD Pioneer DVD+-RW(N) ď ďď ďď ď
151 A-1252-264-A MS22 ASSY Toshiba HDD 120GB(H) ďď ď
A-1252-266-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 120GB(H) ď ď ď
A-1252-267-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 120GB(N) ď
A-1252-268-A MS22 ASSY Seagate HDD 120GB(H) ďď ď ď ď ď
A-1252-269-A MS22 ASSY Seagate HDD 120GB(N) ď
A-1252-272-A MS22 ASSY Fujitsu HDD 100GB(H) ď ď
! 2005 1-827-160-21 & POWER CORD For J (SILVINE) ďďďď
! 1-790-732-81 & POWER CORD For J (Hirakawa) ďď
! 1-829-810-31 & POWER CORD For U (Hirakawa) ďďďďďď
! 1-830-375-11 & POWER CORD For E (Russia/Thai/India)(Hirakawa) ďď ď
! 1-831-630-11 & AC Cord FOR AU/NZ (Hirakawa) ď
! 2006 1-479-684-11 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V16 (120W) ďďďďď ď
! 1-479-683-11 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V15 (120W) ďďďďďďďďďď ď
! 1-479-683-41 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V15(120W) ďďďď
! 1-479-683-51 AC-Adaptor NJRC VGP-AC19V15(120W) ďďďď
! 1-479-683-21 AC ADAPTOR NJRC VGP-AC19V15 (120W) ďďďď
1 [DEL] ! 2007 1-756-635-11 BATTERY Sony VGP-BPL2C ď
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VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
DIP Switch
The DIP switch setting is following table.

VGN-AR72DB VGN-AR52DB VGN-AR92US*/AR92S VGN-AR82US*/AR82S

17inch WUXGA(HC)

VGN-AR390E VGN-AR390CE VGN-AR350E VGN-AR320E VGN-AR390FG VGN-AR370*

AM 17inch WXGA+(HC)

VGN-AR31S VGN-AR31M VGN-AR31E VGN-AR31SR VGN-AR31MR

EU
17inch WXGA+(BR)

VGN-AR38C VGN-AR38G VGN-AR38L

AO

The DIP switch setting is different depending the types of LCD.

Set the DIP switch of CTO model in accordance with the [FOR CTO MODEL].

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VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
 CHAPTER 5.
OTHERS
5-1.Replacing the CPU
1. Removing the CPU
1. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown
2. Installing the CPU
illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion comes to the
1. Align the triangle reference mark of the mark the CPU with that of the CPU
lock release position.
socket and insert all the pins of the CPU to the corresponding holes of the
2. Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it out of the CPU socket
CPU socket.
2. Insert the flat head (-) screwdriver into the specified position and rotate th
screwdriver to the LOCK position.

Unlock Lock

2
Reference marks

2
Unlock Lock

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)
VGN-AR72DB/AR52DB/AR92US/AR92S/AR82US/AR82S (J)
VGN-AR390E/AR390CE/AR350E/AR320E/AR390FG/AR370 (AM)
VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)

List of VGN-AR Series (As of April, 2007 )

Service Manual Model Name

Part No. J AM EU AO
VGN-AR70B VGN-AR80PS * VGN-AR190G VGN-AR170G * VGN-AR11S VGN-AR11MR VGN-AR18CP VGN-AR15GP

VGN-AR50B VGN-AR80S * VGN-AR150G VGN-AR170P * VGN-AR11M VGN-AR18GP

9-876-472-XX
VGN-AR90PS * VGN-AR150FG VGN-AR11B VGN-AR18LP

VGN-AR90S * VGN-AR130G VGN-AR11SR VGN-AR18TP

VGN-AR71DB VGN-AR81PS * VGN-AR290G VGN-AR270G * VGN-AR21S VGN-AR21MR VGN-AR28CP

VGN-AR51DB VGN-AR81S * VGN-AR250G VGN-AR270P * VGN-AR21M VGN-AR28M VGN-AR28GP

9-876-487-XX
VGN-AR91PS * VGN-AR230G VGN-AR21B VGN-AR28MR VGN-AR25GP

VGN-AR91S * VGN-AR290FG VGN-AR21SR

VGN-AR72DB VGN-AR82US * VGN-AR390E VGN-AR320E VGN-AR31S VGN-AR31SR VGN-AR38C

VGN-AR52DB VGN-AR82S * VGN-AR390CE VGN-AR390FG VGN-AR31M VGN-AR31MR VGN-AR38G

9-852-308-XX
VGN-AR92US * VGN-AR350E VGN-AR370 * VGN-AR31E VGN-AR38L

VGN-AR92S *

*: CTO Model

This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated,

copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written
authorization of Sony Corporation

2007DF00-1
9-852-308-03 Sony Corporation © 2007 Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Corporation VAIO Business Group
VAIO Global CS Dept.
Revision History

Suffix Ver. Date Contents QM No.

-01 Ver.1 2007.01.29 First Edition

1 Page4-6, Page4-11, Page4-13, Page4-16,

-02 Ver.2 2007.03.14
Page4-17

-03 Ver.3 2007.04.02 2 Page4-16

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VGN-AR31S/AR31M/AR31E/AR31SR/AR31MR (EU)
VGN-AR38C/AR38G/AR38L (AO)