Sony VPCEF44FX User Manual

VPCEF Series Optical Disk Drive

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

2. 3.

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.

VPCEF Series Optical Disk Drive

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6

DD Disassembly (Steps 7

-9)

Step

Step 9

DD Assembly (Steps 10

13)

OTE:

Identify

the

tabs on the

Bezel

Replacement Instructions

Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the screw securing the ODD Bay. Put aside the ODD Bay

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

Step 7. Identify the four (4) side screws

that secure the ODD Brackets to the ODD.

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

Put the ODD Bracket and screws aside for transfer to the New ODD.

Insert your fingers in the space

Remove the screws & bracket.

Carefully remove the ODD

assembly from the unit.

Arrange the bracket & screws as shown above. Set the Old ODD aside.

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

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and tab holes located on the ODD.

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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