Comments on: How to take apart Sony Vaio VGN-S360P and replace broken power jack

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:06:41 +0000

@ Zeeshan,

I needed to replace my HDD. After I replaced it and put everything back together, the laptop’s screen does not turn on when I power on my machine (the machine does – the fan and the drive can be heard). Problem remains when I put the old drive back just in case anyone was wondering. Anyone have any ideas on what could have happened?

Probably this is connection related issue. Did you remove the memory? Make sure it’s connected properly.
Also, check all cables disconnected during the disassembly.
Sorry, I cannot give you better advice without looking at the laptop.

By: Zeeshan

Zeeshan — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:09:30 +0000

Great tutorial!

I needed to replace my HDD. After I replaced it and put everything back together, the laptop’s screen does not turn on when I power on my machine (the machine does – the fan and the drive can be heard). Problem remains when I put the old drive back just in case anyone was wondering. Anyone have any ideas on what could have happened?

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:30:35 +0000

I haver a Sony Vaio vgn-fe31m laptop and the wireless/bluthoot switch not work correctly.
Even though my switch is in the ‘on’ position, the wireless internet suddenly disconnects. I have to push the switch hard towards the ‘on’ side to get it to connect again (any time not connect), but when I release my hand it disconnects.

Any photography for changing the switch?

Thanks !!!

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:26:34 +0000

Thanks!

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:33:55 +0000

@ Eddie,

Is the fan screwed in from the bottom side of the motherboard?

I think so. It looks like you’ll have to remove the motherboard in order to remove the fan.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:46:04 +0000

Ive also decided to change the fan. Is the fan screwed in from the bottom side of the motherboard? Im guessing I have to take the whole motherboard out in that case to change the fan? Thanks!

By: dan

dan — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:02:50 +0000

this is the best i’ve seen but i have i have vgn-fw170jw is it the same?

By: rey

rey — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:31:47 +0000

Hi i have a sony VPCEB19FX i need to replace the power jack but i can’t find a diy with my model # can anyone help thanks

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:17:07 +0000

Vicki H,

I have changed out the power jack on my sony vgn s360 with no problem but I still can’t get any power at all could I have blown the Internal battery?

First of all, test the AC adapter if you haven’t done it yet. It’s possible the AC adapter is dead and the battery discharged.
If the AC adapter works properly but the laptop appears to be dead, most likely this is motherboard failure.

By: Vicki H

Vicki H — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:36:43 +0000

I have changed out the power jack on my sony vgn s360 with no problem but I still can’t get any power at all could I have blown the Internal battery? When we had a power outage from the tornato I plug my laptop into the car to charge it and I think I mayhave blown the Internal battery.
Help Please