Sony Vaio Tap 11 Solid State Disk Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          5 minutes            

Sections

2

• Screen Assembly
• 3 steps
• Solid State Disk
• 3 steps

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Screen Assembly               

• 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.

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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Step 2

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

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

Remove the two screws located beneath the cover.

Step 3

• 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.

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.

Step 4

              Solid State Disk               

• 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.

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.

Step 5

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

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

Step 6

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

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

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

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Marius - May 30, 2017

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What kind of M2 Type? SSD is needed for replacement/upgrade?

Marius - May 30, 2017

OK, found the answer, it’s mSATA, like the Samsung 840 EVO Series:

http://www.samsung.com/us/business/suppo…

ib_1990_ib - May 28, 2018

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I did the same without pulling out the battery jack. As i tried to turn the tablet on it didn’t work. Even the fan stopped working. I inserted the power cable but no response .. nothing at all ! Please help!