Comments on: Removing and replacing Sony Vaio PCG-FXA63 keyboard

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:07:33 +0000

Harlan,

I have a PCG-FXA63 that i have had since 2002. Im not very computer literate can someone please just tell me where on the keyboard my wireless switch is

I looked at the large picture of the keyboard and didn’t find any Wi-Fi key. I doubt that you can enable or disable the wireless card via keyboard shortcut.

If the wireless stopped working, take a look at the device manager. Make sure the wireless card is not disabled.

Right click on My Computer icon and then click on Manage.
Go to the device manager and find the wireless card. Right click on the card and enable it if disabled.

By: Harlan

Harlan — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:18:21 +0000

I have a PCG-FXA63 that i have had since 2002. Im not very computer literate can someone please just tell me where on the keyboard my wireless switch is! please……

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:59:58 +0000

Edward Mayer,

Do you have advice on changing the keyboard for he Sony Vaio PCG-K115M laptop please?

Check out this guide for taking apart Sony Vaio PCG-K series laptop. First few steps explain how to remove the keyboard.

By: Edward Mayer

Edward Mayer — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:35:37 +0000

Hello, I spoted your article as he “T” on my keyboard is failing and the letters are now rubbed away on many others. Do you have advice on changing the keyboard for he Sony Vaio PCG-K115M laptop please? I does not have the screw in the side that the model you show has, and removiing the upper case does not seem nearly so simple. Thanks for any help you can give with his, Yours, EM

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:24:10 +0000

Milton,

Both usb outlets on my sony vaio laptop is loose and does not work. Can you show and tell a way to replace or solder the usb ports back on? I have tried unscrewing some of the screws in an attempt to open up the laptop but got scared to go any further.

Replacing USB ports is not an easy repair. I wouldn't recommend doing that if you have no experience fixing laptops. Most likely your USB porst are soldered to the motherboard or a USB board. In order to replace them, you'll have to disassemble the laptop and remove the motherboard. After that you'll have to unsolder damaged ports and replace them with new ports. Here's a guide for replacing the power jack port. You can use same technique for removing and replacing USB ports.

By: Milton

Milton — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:59:18 +0000

Great site!

Can anyone help?

Both usb outlets on my sony vaio laptop is loose and does not work. Can you show and tell a way to replace or solder the usb ports back on? I have tried unscrewing some of the screws in an attempt to open up the laptop but got scared to go any further.

By: Adeniji Sunday

Adeniji Sunday — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:14:26 +0000

how to open keyboard from laptop VGN – A215M
( sony LAPTOP )

WHAT CAN I DO; OR WHAT IS DEFEKT IF KEY BOARD FOR C AND V DO NOT FUNCTION AGAIN.

Thanks
Sunny Adeniji

By: caroline

caroline — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:42:13 +0000

like David I have a noisy fan on the vaio laptop. P C world said it will need replacing, at a cost of 230 + vat! Mind you they charge the same amount for replacing a missing letter key.
Is it any wonder they are about to go out of business.

By: marc

marc — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:45:10 +0000

thanks… very helpful guide

By: David

David — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:12:46 +0000

A have a nosiy fan in my PCG K12P and I have removed all he screws and I can’t get it opened?