Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement

Written By: Alexander Bridges
  • Comments: 3
Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

11

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

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    • Begin by opening the HDMI/USB port cover on the left edge.

    • Remove the three #000 headed, 3 mm long screws located underneath the port cover.

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    • Locate and open the Micro SD slot on the top side of the device.

    • Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

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    • Attach the suction cup to the top right area of the screen.

    • Pull to separate the screen from the rest of the device.

    • Be aware of the front camera cable that is still connected to the rest of the device.

    • Detach the display ribbon cable.

    #1:

    I found pulling with two suckers started to bend the screen as the little clips holding the screen wouldn't release. So instead of risking damage I started to work my way around the edges of the screen by slowly pulling with the sucker and at same time  using the trusty old a spudger tool (Spudger) to gently pry open.

    #2:

    Be care sliding out the ribbon cable connector that goes to the screen. Its also tricky to slide back in after so you might need to peel the ribbon from the back plate to give some more wiggle room. I did.

    GB_Saints_Fan -

    Cracked the screen following the instructions. Too bad I didn’t read the user’s comment. Fortunately it can still be used as normal, though on a white screen the cracks are evident. Good luck doing this .

    Colin Lai -

    The comment is very important.

    #1. Spudger tools should be used together with suction cup.

    #2. Yes. I have small hands and was wondering how anybody with more normal sized hands would be able to do it. I made it but it was a bit tricky.

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    • Unplug the battery connector located beside the fan.

    • Locate the SSD on the right side of the device, above the battery and beneath the WiFi chip.

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    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #000 screws from the right edge of the SSD.

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    • Pull the SSD towards the right and slightly up, removing it from the back assembly.

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    • Begin by removing the orange ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the daughterboard, located above the SSD.

    • Gently tug either side until it releases, then pull out the other end.

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    • Remove the grey foam separator that was underneath the orange ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the silver 3 mm Phillips screw that holds the WiFi module in place.

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    • Remove the black and grey antenna cables from the right side of the device.

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    • Remove module by gently pulling towards the right.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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