Sony Vaio Tap 11 Wifi Module Replacement

ID: 52005

Description:

Steps:

1. Begin by opening the HDMI/USB port cover on the left edge.
2. Remove the three #000 headed, 3 mm long screws located underneath the port cover.

3. Locate and open the Micro SD slot on the top side of the device.
4. Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

5. Attach the suction cup to the top right area of the screen.
6. Pull to separate the screen from the rest of the device.
7. Be aware of the front camera cable that is still connected to the rest of the device.
8. Detach the display ribbon cable.

9. Unplug the battery connector located beside the fan.
10. Locate the SSD on the right side of the device, above the battery and beneath the WiFi chip.

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

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

13. Begin by removing the orange ribbon cable connecting the motherboard to the daughterboard, located above the SSD.
14. Gently tug either side until it releases, then pull out the other end.

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

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

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

18. Remove module by gently pulling towards the right.