Sony VGC-RA830G, VGC-RA820G Replacement Instructions

VGC-RA8xx 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!

[2]

[1]

Step 3. The PC should be with

its inside facing to you. Identify
the location of the hard drive’s
connections as shown: the serial
ATA cable is [1] and power cable
[2].

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VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

[1]

Step 4. Proceed to disconnect the serial ATA 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.

Notice the original position of the

handle and HDD

[A]

CAUTION!
Sharp Edge

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.

[2]

[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.

[2]

[1]

Step 9. Reconnect the serial ATA 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
followin

g the included shipping instructions.

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