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This guide explains how you can remove and replaced damaged keyboard on a Sony Vaio VGN-S150 laptop. I assume the guide will work for some other Sony Vaio models with the same case.
For this repair you’ll need only one tool – a small flathead screwdriver.
The keyboard is secured to the laptop case by two small latches located above F4 and F12 keys.
Use a screwdriver or other thin metal blade to push the spring loaded hold-downs above the F4 key upward, and pry up the left side of the keyboard. Hold it up a little with your fingers and then release the catch above the F12 key. Be GENTLE. If the keyboard doesn’t lift easily you have not released the spring hold-downs properly. The keyboard is flexible and easily damaged if you use too much force. Lift the keyboard and lay it face down so you can see the ribbon cable connector on the mother board.
You can search for a new keyboard for VGN-S150 here.
Be very careful with the keyboard connector on the motherboard. You have to unlock the connector before you can pull the cable and remove the keyboard. The keyboard connector is permanently attached to the motherboard. If you break the keyboard connector, you’ll have to replace the whole motherboard.
When the keyboard it opens a window to the cooling fan. If the fan is dusty you can blow it off with compressed air.
UPDATE: It looks like Vaio VGN-S150 laptop is very similar to VGN-S360P. I just completed a 25 step disassembly guide for a Sony Vaio VGN-S360P laptop.
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