Sony VGN-BX665P, VGN-BX575B, VGN-BX570B, VGN-BX565B, VGN-BX560B Replacement Instructions

VGN-BX Series Optical Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.

9 To avoid electric shock please make sure

* 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.

from the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to av oid scratching the surface o f
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!

product is turned off and AC Adaptor is disconnected

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.

P/N 994636600 Rev. B 1/2

Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.
Unlock the battery pack and 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-BX Series Optical Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

Step 4. Locate the ODD Bay.
Rotate the computer with the Optical

Disk Drive (ODD) Bay facing you as
shown in the picture.

Step 7. Pull the ODD Bay away from
the computer as shown. Some force
may be required to disconnect the
ODD Bay.

Step 5. Unlock the ODD Latch.
Use your thumb or finger and gently

press the ODD latch in to release
the pressure.

Step 8. Remove completely the
ODD Bay.

Step 6. To initiate the removal of
the ODD Bay, pull slightly the ODD
latch as shown.

Step 9. Install New ODD Bay.
Hold the new ODD Bay by the

edges and align it with the opening.

Step 10. With an even force slide in
the new ODD Bay.

Step 11. Make sure the new ODD
Bay is seating flush on the edge of
the computer.

P/N 994636600 Rev. B 2/2

Step 12. Lock the ODD Latch.
Return the old ODD Bay to Sony

following the included shipping
instructions.