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IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
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Replacement Instructions
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
* Sony is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect handling of the notebook computer.
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.
Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching 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.
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 989200671 Rev. A 1/3
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.
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Step 9.
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(Look for the screw hole with 3 dots)
Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the (2) screws
securing the optical drive.
Carefully remove the ODD
assembly.
Step 5. To initiate the removal of the
optical drive, slightly pull the optical
drive door as shown in the picture.
Slight force may be needed to
disconnect drive from connector.
(ODD Disassembly) Steps 8-10
Step 8. After the ODD is completely
removed, identify the (4) side screws
that mount the ODD brackets to the
ODD.
Step 6. With even force carefully
remove the optical drive by pulling it
away from the unit.
Firmly but carefully hold the
ODD. Remove the screws & brackets
and set them aside. The screws &
brackets will be used on the new
ODD provided.
Bracket & screws should now
be removed. Please arrange the
bracket & screws as shown above. Set
old ODD aside.
P/N 989200671 Rev. A 2/3
(ODD assembly) Steps 11-14
Step 11. 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.
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Step 12. Align the tabs on the bezel
with the tab holes located on the ODD.
Firmly but carefully press the bezel into
place.
Note! Flat surface of bracket should
sit flush with silver side of ODD.
Step 13. Position the new ODD (Label
side down) and identify the correct
bracket with the correct side it is to be
moun
for each bracket and the way the
available screw holes should align.
(ODD Reinstallation) Steps 7-11
Step 15. To install the new drive, hold
the optical drive by the edges and align
it with the bay opening.
Step 14. Firmly but carefully hold the
ODD and begin the re-installation of
the screws & brackets.
Step 16. Carefully slide the optical
drive into the bay and back into place.
Step 17. 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 18. Re-install the (2) previously
removed screws.
P/N 989200671 Rev. A 3/3
Step 19. Reinstall the battery pack
and AC Adaptor.
Return the old ODD to Sony
following the included
shipping instructions.
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