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In this guide I explain how to remove the keyboard and access both memory modules in a Sony Vaio PCG-V505 series laptop. The whole process will not take more than 10-15 minutes and can be done even by an inexperienced user. In one of the previous posts I explained how to remove and upgrade the hard drive in the same Sony Vaio PCG-V505 laptop.
Before you start do not forget to turn off the laptop and remove the battery.
STEP 1.
Remove one screw securing the keyboard. This screw is located between the lock/unlock and release latches.
STEP 2.
Insert a small flat head screwdriver between the keyboard and base. Carefully lift up the keyboard as it shown on the picture below.
STEP 3.
Move the keyboard and place it on the display panel so you can access components underneath.
Under the keyboard you’ll find both memory (RAM) modules and RTC (CMOS) battery.
Sony Vaio PCG-V505 laptop can handle up to 1GB memory total. You can install up to 512MB memory stick into each slot.
You should use PC2100/PC2700 DDR SODIMM memory modules.
If your laptop looses date and time each time you restart it, apparently it’s time to replace the RTC (CMOS) battery. You can easily unplug the RTC battery from the motherboard and replace it with a new one.
STEP 4.
Before you remove the keyboard, you’ll have to unlock the cable connector on the motherboard and release the cable.
On the picture below you can see the cable connector in the locked position.
Unlock the connector and release the keyboard cable.
Now you can remove the keyboard and replace it with a new one if needed.
You can find a new replacement keyboard here.
April 6th, 2013 at 8:36 am
Thanks – though as an FYI, it will support up to 2GB (or at least, my PCG-V505DC2K will)…
October 9th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Please can you advise how to remove th keyboard on a Sony VA10 PCG – 9U1M
Where would the best place to buy another keyboard
Many thanks Tony Revell
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
Great instruction on removing the keyboard.
Do you know how to install Windows XP and get the OS to assign the drive letter “C” to the hard drive rather than the card reader
Thanks
September 10th, 2011 at 12:38 am
hi mike martinez,
first you should check the compatibility of memory modules becouse it matters a lot, if you don’t use appropriate memory then it can create problems in you pc!
August 31st, 2011 at 5:27 pm
can i get a instructional guide for disassembling a PCG-V505EX or something similar to it, because i’ve been trying to get to the DC Jack but i can’t open up my laptop.
August 11th, 2011 at 10:26 am
Hey,
I have a Sony Vaio PCG-V505BP and the problem is that it won’t turn on.
I’m pretty certain the battery is dead, because when i keep the battery in it doesn’t turn on.
When i connect the charger to the laptop (without batter) the amber light flashes twice pauses and flashes twice and carries on doing so.
When i keep the battery in and charger in also in constantly flashes with brief pauses? any idea whats wrong and how to fix it?
May 20th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
casshneider,
Take a look in the BIOS setup menu. In some models you can enable/disable wireless in the BIOS.
Check the device manager. Make sure the wireless card is enabled.
I don’t remember off the top of my head, but if it’s not accessible through the bottom door and not under the keyboard, most likely it’s located under the top cover assembly (palm rest assembly).
May 19th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Hey Guys,
I have a Sony Vaio PCG-V505BX that the wireless LAN is not working. The wireless switch is on and the green light is on but I get a message that the wireless radio is not on. I thought the mini card might be bad, but I looked under the keyboard and I don’t see it. So if you know where the card is and what the problem might be, I’d sure appreciate it.
Thank You!
May 16th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Michael,
The CMOS battery wires have a connector. You should be able to unplug it from the motherboard.
The battery itself probably fixed to the motherboard with double sticky tape.
May 15th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Hey Guys, Please tell me how to remove this CMOS battery from Sony VAIO V505, same model which is shown in this article. I have already opened the Keyboard and can see the CMOS battery but not sure how to take it out as its fixed in some socket and connected with red black wire.Please someone suggest me, how to take this battery out and I have to reset my BIOS password.
Picture would be great, if possible.
Many thanks.