Sony PCV-RS726G, PCV-RS724G, PCV-RS710G, PCV-RS630G, PCV-RS620G Replacement Instructions

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PCV-RS 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 an d disconnected from the power

* 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.

source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.*

9 Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage t o 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.

Remove 3

screws

Step 1. Place your PC on a

solid surface.

CAUTION! Disconnect the

power cord. Failure to do so can result in unit damage or personal injury.

Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the marked screws (3) and set them aside.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Step 2. To remove the cover, hold both

sides of the computer as shown and slide it towards you. Grab bottom edges of the cover and carefully spread them out and then lift up the cover.

IMPORTANT!

Step 3. Rotate the PC so

the inside is facing to you. Identify the location of the Hard Drive’s connections.

P/N T99860136 Rev. C 1/2

PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions

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Step 4. Proceed to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power

Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. IMPORTANT! Some force may be

required to initiate the removal of the cables. T ake caution not to damage the cables. Pull with equal force on both sides of each

cable to remove them as shown above.

Step 6. Using the enclos ed magnetic screwdriver, remove the

four (4) screws that secure the Hard Drive into the bracket enclosure. IMPORT ANT! Before proceeding, take note of original

position of the Drive inside the bracket. Slide out the original drive.

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[B]

Step 8. [A] Reinstall the bracket enclosure being careful to

align the guides. Hold the bracket in place and reinstall th e screw previously removed. [B] Proceed to Reconnect the Hard Drive cables into their original position.

Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove

the marked screw as shown on the picture. With one hand hold the bracket enclosure while pulling the complete assembl y out of the unit.

Ensure that all 4 holes (2 on each

side) are in alignment

Step 7. Slide New Hard drive inside br acket with all hole s in

alignment. Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket.

Align tabs

on both sides of

cover

Step 9. Lower the cover onto the unit, Ensure that tabs on

the bottom edge into the base of your computer. Compress both sides of the cover and push forward while holding the front of your computer. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in step 1.

Remove

screw

P/N T99860136 Rev. C 2/2