Sony VPCCA190X, VPCCA15FX Replacement Instructions

VPCCA Series Optical Disk Drive

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.

Step 1. Place the Computer upside

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

Battery Pack Removal

Step 2:

1) Slide the “LOCK” battery tab up to
the unlock position.

2) With your left thumb, slide the
“RELEASE” battery tab up and
hold.

3) Insert your right thumb in the

battery notch and lift the battery up
to remove.

Optical Drive Removal

(Steps 3-6)

Step 3. The Optical Disk Drive (ODD)

is located on the left side of the unit
as shown.

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

 Before you begin, place your notebook computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid

damage to the computer's case.*

 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.

 Before you begin, remove any jewelry you may be wearing to prevent scratches to the surface

of your notebook computer.*

 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.

* Sony is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect handling of the notebook computer.

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Lift to remove

2.

3.

1.

Replacement Instructions

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VPCCA Series Optical Disk Drive

Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws
securing the ODD Bay. Put the screws

aside to re-secure the ODD Bay later
in the procedure.

Step 5. Insert your fingers in the space

between the ODD and the unit. Gently
slide the ODD away from the unit.

Step 6. Carefully remove the ODD
Assembly from the unit.

ODD Disassembly (Steps 7-9)

Step 7. Identify the four (4) side screws

that secure the ODD Brackets to the
ODD.

Step 8. Remove the screws & brackets.
Put the Brackets and screws aside
for transfer to the new ODD.

Step 9. Arrange the Brackets &

screws as shown above. Set the old
ODD aside.

Step 11. Align the tabs on the Bezel
with the tab holes located on the
ODD. Carefully press the Bezel into
place.

ODD Assembly (Steps 10-13)

Step 10. Take the new ODD and Bezel

provided in the CRU kit and prepare for
assembly.

NOTE: Identify tabs on the Bezel and
tab holes located on the ODD.

Replacement Instructions

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 989202606 Rev. B 2/3