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PCG-K Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
9 To avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and AC Adapt or is disconnected
* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or an y damage caused by
incorrect handling of the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony Limited Warranty
continue to apply.
from the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to av oid scratching the surface o f
your notebook computer.*
9 Place your notebook computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the
computer's case.*
9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:
o Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.
o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.
9 The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from the
components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.
Step 1. To prevent any kind of cosmetic
damages and scratches, place your PC upside
down on top of a soft surface, with the ports
facing you.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
IMPORTANT!
Step 2. CAUTION!
Disconnect the power cord and
remove the battery. Failure to
do so can result in damage to
the PC.
Step 3. Using the enclosed
magnetic screwdriver, remove
the marked screw and set
aside.
P/N T99860098 Rev. D 1/2
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PCG-K Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
Step 4. Remove hard
drive access door as
shown and set aside.
Step 7. Gently remove the drive as shown. CAUTION! Be
careful not to lift the drive before releasing the pins from the
socket as instructed in Step 6!
Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove
the four (4) screws as indicated in the picture. CAUTION! Be
careful not to drop screws into the unit.
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Step 9. Using the
enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, reinstall the
four (4) previously
removed screws.
CAUTION! Be careful
not to drop screws into
the unit, and be careful
to use the correct
screws, as shown in the
picture. Do not over
tighten the screws!
Step 6. Gently slide the drive in
the direction of the arrows to
release the pins from the socket.
Step 8. Place the new drive flat in the opening. Slide the drive
into position in the direction of the arrows, as sho wn above. Make
sure both rows of pins have been inserted into the socket.
Step 10. Reinstall the
hard drive access door and
screw. Power on your
computer and continue with
the recovery process by
following the instructions
described on the back of the
recovery disk’s case.
Return the old HDD Bay to
Sony following the included
shipping instructions.
P/N T99860098 Rev. D 2/2