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Today I’ll be replacing broken (cracked) LCD screen on a Sony Vaio VPC-S111FM laptop.
This laptop also has another model number on the bottom: model PCG-51211L.
It’s possible the guide will fit some other Sony Vaio VPC-S series laptops. If the disassembly guide works for you, please mention the laptop model in comments below.
UPDATE: in the next guide I explain how to disassemble laptop base and repair broken power button.
Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.
STEP 1.
There are four screws securing the screen bezel to the display cover. These screws are hidden under four rubber covers.
STEP 2.
Remove screw covers from the top side of the display bezel with a sharp object.
STEP 3.
Remove two more covers from the bottom part of the display.
STEP 4.
Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover with your fingers.
Carefully wiggle the bezel to disengage hidden plastic latches.
STEP 5.
Continue removing the bezel.
STEP 6.
Screen bezel removed.
STEP 7.
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen.
STEP 8.
Disconnect cable from the webcam module.
STEP 9.
Separate LCD screen from the display cover and place it on the keyboard.
STEP 10.
Now you can access the video cable.
STEP 11.
Remove clear tape securing the video cable connector.
Unplug video cable from the LCD screen.
STEP 12.
Remove damaged LCD screen.
Now you are ready to replace it with a new screen.
NOTE: When you search for a new replacement LCD screen, make sure it’s designed for or compatible with Sony laptops.
I believe that not all LCD screens will work with Sony laptops even if the screen model number matches.
You’ll have to find a new screen which is COMPATIBLE with Sony laptops. I would suggest you contact the seller and confirm that.
In my Sony Vaio VPC-S111FM the LCD screen had the following part number (model): CLAA133WA01A.
May 21st, 2013 at 2:31 pm
@ Casey,
You have to make sure the new LCD screen is COMPATIBLE with Sony laptops. For example, when you search on eBay or Amazon, you can find a new screen with same part number but it says NOT FOR SONY LAPTOPS.
Search for one that says compatible with Sony laptops.
May 21st, 2013 at 10:53 am
I currently have a broken screen on my vpcs111fm and want to solve the problem that posters #4, 10, and 11 are all having before I try to replace it. Does anybody have a solution to this problem?
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
I also replaced my screen and now the backlight does not come on, though the screen works fine… same as posts #4 and #10, above… if anyone has a solution can you please post it?
August 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
I have a VPCS11FM with a broken screen. After I replaced the screen with the new one, I got the same problem as Tomas mentioned (#4 post above). Any suggestion on what the problem is and how to fix it?
Tomas, have you fixed your laptop?
August 20th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Hi Admin, I appreciate the hint. I`ll try when my keyboard arrives. Thanks again.
August 12th, 2012 at 10:13 am
@ Angelo,
Here’s my guess.
I think there are three screws securing the keyboard on the bottom. One of them probably under the memory cover and two other under the battery.
I think you can remove those screws and after that lift up the upper side of the keyboard.
After that disconnect the cable and replace the keyboard.
This is my guess.
August 10th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Hi. i`ve been looking for a how-to about replacing the keyboard of a VCPS111FM and didnt find so far. Could you please help me with this issue? I appreciate. Thanks.
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
@ Lisa,
When you search for a new screen read the description carefully.
Sometimes it might say “Not for Sony laptops” even though the part number matches. I’ve seen it a few times on eBay and Amazon.
Make sure there is no such a note on the screen you want to buy.
July 20th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
I’m confused what you mean by your last note…. Are you saying that the part number CLAA133WA01A (displayed on the back of the broken screen) might not be the full part number? That a replacement screen with that part number might or might not work with a Sony laptop?
March 19th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Hi,
I have the same notebook. I bought on ebay a new lcd display because the original one is broken.
After following all your steps, the screen is working, but the backlight doesn’t, I know that because I can see the VAIO and windows logos at boot, but only as shadows.
The new lcd is exactly the same that you are replacing, so I’m sure that the problem isn’t the spare part. Also, I replaced the original screen and tested it again and the results were the same (shadows but no backlight)
I’m not an electronic expert, but googling I found that the problem might be the invertor or a cable connector damaged replacing the screen. I think the invertor is the small part sticked to the lid, right?
What do you recommend me to do?
Thanks