Sony VPCF13YFX, VPCF13SFX, VPCF13RFX, VPCF13QFX, VPCF13PFX Replacement Instructions

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VPCF1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Prepare the Computer

Hard Drive

Removal

(Steps 3

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

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.

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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Lift here to remove the battery

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.

Hard Drive Door

Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic

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

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

VPCF1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6.

Step

Hard Drive Disassembly

Hard

New Hard Drive

Replacement Instructions

Slide the Hard Drive Door away

from the unit, and lift to remove.

Lift To Remove

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

Using the enclosed magnetic

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

aside the Hard Drive Screws to resecure the Hard Drive later in the procedure.

Step 8. Identify the (4) side screws that

secure the bracket to the Hard Drive.

Steps 8-13

Disconnect the Hard Drive by

pulling the clear plastic tab to the left.

Holding the edge of the Hard

Drive, remove each screw. Put aside

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

Old

Drive

Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Prepare the new Hard Drive

for assembly.

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Step 12. Place the Hard Drive bracket over the new Hard Drive.

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