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Sony Vaio PCG-4G1L Plastic Casing Replacement

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Common reasons for replacing the plastic casing are: controls on casing do not work, casing is cracked, or casing is scratched.

In this guide, you will learn how to replace the plastic casing for your device. Please remember to unplug the charging cable, since it could result in electric shock.

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    • Turn off the computer and disconnect the charging cable.

    • Failing to unplug the cable can result in electric shock.

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    • Slide battery release toggle switch towards the "RELEASE" print.

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    • Apply pressure with your thumb on the grip.

    • Pull the battery out while simultaneously holding the battery release toggle switch in the release position.

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  4. Sony Vaio PCG-4G1L Plastic Casing Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sony Vaio PCG-4G1L Plastic Casing Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove one 5 mm Phillips #1 pan head screw, in the middle of the laptop, using a Bit Driver with Phillips PH1 bit.

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    • Be sure to pry the plastic opening tool under the keyboard, rather than under the keys. Otherwise, some keys could get harmed.

    • While using a plastic opening tool, carefully lift the keyboard by inserting the tool under the edge.

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    • Do not pull the keyboard too far away, as a ribbon cable is still attached. Failing to do so can cause damage to the ribbon cable or the connector.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to release the clamp.

    • Using slight pressure, remove the ribbon cable with your fingers.

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    • Swivel the Network Antenna up so that it points upward.

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    • Pinch thumb and index finger at the Network Antenna's base.

    • Make sure not to bend the Network Antenna. Failing to do so can cause damage to the antenna.

    • Pull the Network Antenna off.

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    • Remove seven 5 mm Phillips #1 pan head screws with a Bit Driver, using a Phillips PH1 bit.

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    • Remove one 7 mm Phillips #1 Pan Head Screw by using a Bit Driver with Phillips PH1 bit.

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    Tweezers
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    • Disconnect the cable by using the precision tweezers.

    • Slowly pry out the ribbon cable by using the plastic opening tool.

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    • Do not pull the plastic cover too far away, as a ribbon cable is still attached. Failing to do so can cause damage to ribbon cable or the connector.

    • Remove the plastic cover by inserting the plastic opening tool around the edge.

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    • Disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling straight up with your fingers.

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

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