Sony VPCEA4BGX, VPCEA4AFX, VPCEA490X, VPCEA48FX, VPCEA45FX Replacement Instructions

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VPCEA Series Optical Disk Drive

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

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.

 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.

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.

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Battery Pack Removal

Step 2.

1) Slide the left battery tab to the unlock position.

2) With your right thumb, slide the right battery tab to the left and hold.

Lift the battery with your left thumb using the notch at the bottom to remove.

Lift 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.

VPCEA Series Optical Disk Drive

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6

DD Disassembly (Steps 7

-9)

Step

tep 9

ODD Assem

bly (Steps 10

13)

OTE:

Identify tabs on the

ezel and

Replacement Instructions

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

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

between the ODD and the unit. Gently pull towards the Left to remove the ODD.

Insert your fingers in the space

Carefully remove the ODD

Assembly from the unit.

Step 7. Identify the four (4) side screws that secure the ODD Brackets to the ODD.

Remove the screws & brackets.

Put the ODD Brackets and screws aside for transfer to the new ODD.

screws as shown above. Set the old ODD aside.

Arrange the brackets &

Step 10. Take the new ODD and Bezel provided in the CRU kit and prepare for assembly.

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tab holes located on the ODD.

Bezel Tab

ODD Tab Hole

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

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