Sony VGN-CS385J, VGN-CS390J, VGN-CS390, VGN-CS325J, VGN-CS320J Replacement Instructions

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VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process. If you need additional help, please call 1-866-651-7669 for technical support from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm EST.

9 To av oid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and AC Adaptor is disconnected

* 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 (Electrost atic 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 i llustrations may be different from the

components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT!

1. 2.

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.

1. Slide the left battery tab to the Unlock position.

2. With your finger slide the right battery tab in the release direction and hold.

3. Hook your finger under the battery pack and lift.

(ODD Removal) Steps 3-6

Step 3. Locate ODD Bay

Rotate the computer with the Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Bay facing you as shown in the picture.

VGN-CS Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions

(Look for the screw hole with 3 dots)

Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the one (1) screw securing the optical drive.

(ODD Reinstallation) Steps 7-11

Step 7. Install New Optical Drive.

Hold the new optical drive by the edges and align it with the bay opening.

Step 5. To initiate the removal of the optical drive, slightly pull the optical drive door as shown in the picture.

Step 8. Carefully slide the optical drive into the bay and back into place.

Step 6. With even force carefully remove the optical drive by pulling it away from the unit.

Step 9. To ensure proper assembly and connection, with even force push the ODD back into place.

(Optical drive should be sitting flush with the edge of the computer)

Step 10. IMPORTANT! Make sure

the screw hole is aligned before re-installing screw.

Step 11. Re-install the previously

removed screw.

Step 12. Re-install the battery pack.

Return the old ODD Bay to Sony following the included shipping instructions.

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