Sony VPCCB190X Replacement Instructions

VPCCB Series Hard Disk Drive

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.

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.

Hard Drive Removal

(Steps 3-7)

Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws securing the Hard Drive Door.

Put the Screws aside to re-secure the Hard Drive Door later in the procedure.

These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive 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 differ 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 here to remove the battery

Hard Drive Door

Replacement Instructions

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VPCCB Series Hard Disk Drive

Step 4. Locate the tab at the bottom of the Hard Drive door. Insert your finger under the Tab and lift up to remove the door.

Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws securing the Hard Drive Assembly.

Put the Screws aside to re-secure the Hard Drive later in the procedure.

Step 6. Disconnect the Hard Drive by

pulling the clear plastic tab to the left.

Step 7. Carefully lift the Hard Drive from the unit to remove.

Step 8. Remove the four (4) screws which secure the bracket to the Hard Drive. Lift the Hard Drive Bracket straight up to remove.

Put the Screws aside to secure the Bracket to the Hard Dive later in the procedure.

Step 9. Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Hard Drive Disassembly

(Steps 8-13)

Lift To Remove

Old Hard Drive

Replacement Instructions

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