Sony VPCEC3BFX, VPCEC390X, VPCEC2SFX, VPCEC2RFX, VPCEC2NGX Replacement Instructions
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VPCEC Series Hard Disk Drive
Prepare the Computer
Hard Drive
Removal
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
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Replacement Instructions
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
* 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 differ from the
components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.
Battery
Hard Drive
Assembly
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.
Lift here to remove the Battery
Battery Pack Removal
Step 2:
1) Slide the Right Battery tab to the
unlock position.
2) With your Left thumb, slide the Left
Battery tab up and hold.
3)
Lift the Battery with your Right
thumb using the notch at the bottom
of the Battery.
Hard Drive Door
(Steps 3-8)
Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the screw
securing the Hard Drive Door.
Put aside the Hard Drive Door
Screw to re-secure the Hard Drive
Door later in the procedure.
P/N
989201984
Rev. B 1/3
VPCEC Series Hard Disk Drive
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Replacement Instructions
Slide the Hard Drive Door in a
downward motion and remove.
Locate the Hard Drive Cable in
the Upper-Right corner of the Hard Drive
Bay.
Disconnect the Hard Drive
cable by lifting the cable latch
upwards with your finger and pulling
the cable tab to the Left.
Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the seven (7)
screws securing the Hard Drive to the
Hard Drive Bay.
Take note that the screws in the
middle of the Hard Drive are different
than the screws on the outside edges.
Reatain and separate the middle
screws from the outside screws for
reinstallation later in the procedure.
P/N
989201984
Rev. B 2/3
Lift To Remove
Remove the Hard Drive from the
Hard Drive Bay by grasping the clear
plastic tabs at the bottom and then lift up
and away from the unit.
Hard Drive Disassembly
(Steps 9-10)
Place the Drive Assembly as
shown. Remove four (4) screws from
the Hard Drive Bracket, and then
remove the Hard Drive Bracket from
the Hard Drive. Put aside the
Bracket Screws to secure the
Bracket to the Hard Dive later in the
procedure.
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