Hi! I need to replace cpu fan in my laptop sony vaio vgn cs31z, and I am looking for the disassembly instructions. Please, help. Thanks in advance. Art

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Below is a link to the official Sony Vaio VGN-SZ430N Disassembly and Assembly manual. It provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling your Viao notebook to replace the fan. Please note, however, that this process is quite complicated and should not be attempted unless you have considerable experience servicing computers. You WILL need to almost completely disassemble your machine to perform a fan replacement. If you have any hesitance at all about this undertaking, consult with a professional before starting.

Here is the link: http://home.comcast.net/~nw_systems/vgnSZ.pdf

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I can usually give a link to a Service Manual, (Free), jacobjos, but no such animal this time.

Instead I'll give you VIDEO's, lol!

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LelEfSg_JiU

2) Something you may want to look at before you replace the fan,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxAP8EwGFlQ&feature=related

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I found a link to a PDF file that covers the disassembly of the VGN SZ series.

http://home.comcast.net/~nw_systems/vgnSZ.pdf

This link covers Sony laptop disassembly in general.

http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2008/01/07/service-manuals-for-sony-vaio-laptops-notebooks/

Hi,

Uninstall unnecessary softwares from add/remove programs. Did you noticed that cpu fan is working? If not then clean the cpu exhaust system with blower and also check the cpu fan function in BIOS. When using laptop always use flat surface to place it, mattress or sofa create problem with cooling and exhaust system of the cpu fan.
Hope this will help you.


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The sony VGN-S460 seems to have an inherent problem with their cpu fans. It is apparent that the fan uses a ball bearing system which over time becomes worn and causes the grinding sound.

The only solution is to replace the entire fan assembly as they are inseparable.

Here is some instructions:

www.yboyandrei.com/VGN-N

Good luck!
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I found the instructions and illustrations at the following URL very helpful when I needed to rempve my touchpad to clean the perimeter and dianose an irratic cursor problem. The disassembly instructions (with photos) are clear and concise.

I could not find your specific model, but here is a tutorial on how to dissasemble a Sony VGN-TX2P
model. Hope this helps:

http://www.r3uk.com/index.php/tech-tips/34-disassembly-guides/47-sony-vaio-vgn-tx2xp-disassembly

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I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

Here is are disassemble instructions for you,

Good Luck