Sony VGN-FZ490, VGN-FZ485U, VGN-FZ470E, VGN-FZ460E, VGN-FZ445E Replacment Instructions

VGN-FZxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

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 avoid 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 avoid scratching 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.

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.

Push tabs in the release direction

Lift to remove

Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.

Locate the two tabs securing the battery
pack. Using your thumbs and fingers
push both tabs in the release direction.
Carefully remove the battery by lifting the
side where the arrow is pointing.

(HDD Removal) Steps 3-7

Step 3. Locate HDD Bay.

Rotate the computer with the Hard
Disk Drive (HDD) bay facing you as
shown in the picture.

HDD Bay

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VGN-FZxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions

Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, loosen the one screw
securing the hard disk drive access
cover.

Lift To Remove

Step 7. Carefully pull the clear plastic
tab towards you to detach the HDD
from the connector.

Step 5. To remove the HDD access
cover, start by lifting from the side where
the screw held it in place.

(HDD Reinstallation) Steps 8-11

Step 8. Replace the old HDD assembly

with the new one. Hold the HDD on the
sides to avoid damaging the part.

Step 6. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the three (3)
screws securing the HDD assembly.

Step 9. Attach the HDD assembly to
the HDD connector. Make sure the
screw holes are aligned correctly.

Step 12. Reinstall the battery pack and
reconnect the AC Adaptor.

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 to Sony following
the included shipping instructions.

Step 10. Re-install the three (3) screws

Step 11. Re-install the HDD cover.

securing the HDD assembly in place.

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