Sony VGN-AX580G User Manual

VGN-AX 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 AC Adaptor is disconnected

* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused b y
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 avoid scratchi ng the surface of
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.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT!

Step 1. Prepare the Computer.

CAUTION: Make sure the

computer is turned off, the lid is
closed, and the AC Adapter is
disconnected. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the computer.

Place the computer upside down on a
protected surface with the front edge
facing you.

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Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.
Locate the release tab as shown in

the picture. With your thumbs, push
the tab in the release direction and
gently lift up the battery pack.

Step 3. Remove completely the
battery pack from the computer and
set aside.

VGN-AX Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

Step 4. Using enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, loosen up the three (3)
screws securing the hard drive access
door. Gently remove the access door
at an angle.

Step 7. With even force slide out the
HDD as shown. Some force may be
required to unlock the HDD from the
connector.

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Step 5. Identify the hard drive to be
removed.

Step 8. Gently pull out the original
HDD away from the computer as
shown.

Step 6. Using the enclosed
magnetic screwdriver, remove the
three (3) screws as indicated in the
picture. CAUTION! Be careful not

to drop screws into the unit.

Step 9. Hold the new HDD by the
edges and slide it inside the
opening in an angle as shown.

Step 10. Align the HDD with the

connector and with even force push in
the new HDD. Reinstall the three (3)
previously removed screws.

Step 10. Reinstall the three (3)
screws previously removed.

P/N 994636500 Rev. B 2/2

Step 12. Reinstall the Battery Pack.
Reconnect the AC Adapter.

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.