Sony VGC-RA710G User Manual

VGC-RA7xx 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.
Left Side Panel
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 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. CAUTION!
Disconnect the power cord. Failure to do so can result in unit damage or personal injury.
Place your PC on a solid surface with the left side panel facing towards you.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
Step 2. To remove the side panel, locate
the release tab and press it down as shown. Lift up the panel and place it aside.
IMPORTANT!
[1]
[2]
Step 3. The PC should be with
P/N 994629300 Rev. C 1/2
VGC-RA7xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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. Take 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 enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove
the four (4) screws that secure the hard drive into the bracket enclosure. IMPORTANT! Before proceeding, take note of
original position of the drive inside the bracket. Slide out the
original drive.
Step 8. [A] Reinstall the HDD bracket enclosure being
careful to align the guides. Some force may be required to slide the HDD bracket enclosure into the unit. [B] Lock the black handle in place.
[1]
[2]
Notice the original position of the
[A]
handle and HDD
CAUTION! Sharp Edge
[B]
CAUTION! Sharp Edge
Step 5. Release the HDD bracket enclosure by pulling the
black handle as shown. Some force may be required to unlock the handle. Slide the complete HDD bracket enclosure out of the unit.
Ensure that all 4 holes (2 on
each side) are in alignment
Notice position of the handle
and
pin’s orientation
Step 7. Slide new hard drive inside the bracket
enclosure with all holes in alignment. Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the bracket.
[1]
[2]
Step 9. Reconnect the IDE cable [1] and power cable
[2] to the hard drive. Reinstall side panel removed in step
2. Connect your PC and continue with the recovery instructions. Return the old hard drive to Sony following the included shi
pping instructions.
P/N 994629300 Rev. C 2/2
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