Sony VGC-RB39C, VGC-RB15MG Replacement Instructions
Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's
The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from the
Disconnect the power cord. Failure to
Step 2.
Loosen the front panel
cover
by
pulling down
the
two (2)
Step 3.
Carefully r
emove the front
Step 4
.
Remove the power connector
[1] and the IDE data cable
[2] from the optical
disk
! Your PC may be
2
[1] [2]
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive
Lower Replacement Instructions
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
Remove jewelry before you beg in work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.*
ü
case.*
ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:
o Hold par ts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.
o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.
ü
components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.
* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer
under these procedures. The terms of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply.
Screws
Step 1. CAUTION!
do so can result in damage to the PC or personal injury.
Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2)
indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Rotate
the unit so the panel with the vents is facing you. Remove the
panel and set it aside.
[2A] [2B ]
Pull two (2) clips at the
bottom of unit.
black clips on the bottom of the unit: Step [2A], and the three (3)
black clips on the inside of the front of the unit: Step [2B], as
indicated above.
Inside View
panel in the direction of arrow and s et
aside.
drive you are replacing. (In this example: the lower optical drive.) NOTE
equipped with more than one optical disk drive.
P/N 994630200 Rev. C 1/2
Step 5. Using the enclosed
magnetic
Step 6. Pull out the
original optical drive
Step 7. Carefully slide the new optical
, making sure the screw holes are
Step 8.
Using the enclosed
magnetic
Step 9.
Reconnect the IDE data
cable
[1] and the power cable
[2] to the new optical disk
Step 10. Reinstall
the front panel to
its
Step 11. Reinstall
the
left chassis cover panel in the direction of arrow.
Then u
sing the
2
Screws
[1] [2]
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive
Lower Replacement Instructions
screwdriver, remove the two (2)
screw s from the optical drive you are
replacing. (In this example: the lower
optical drive.)
1 2
screwdriver, reinstall the previously
removed screws following the above
sequence. (In this example: the lower
optical drive.) IMPORTANT! Do not
over tighten the screws!
from the chassis in the direction of the
arrow.
drive you have replaced. (In this example: the lower optical drive.)
drive into the newly vacant space in the
chassis
aligned.
original position, as shown.
P/N 994630200 Rev. C 2/2
enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws.
IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten the screw s! Return the original optical disk drive to
Sony following the included shipping instructions
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