Sony VPCJ113FX User Manual

VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Prepare the Computer

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 computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid damage to the

* Sony is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer.

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 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.

Hard Drive

Assembly

CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off, 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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Stand

Hard Drive Removal

(Steps 2-6)

Step 2. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws securing the stand.

Put aside the Stand Screws to resecure the Stand later in the procedure.

Step 3. Grasp the stand handle and

pull upwards to remove the stand.

VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6.

Step

Hard Drive Disassembly

Old Hard Drive

ew Hard Drive

Replacement Instructions

Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, loosen the three (3) screws securing the Hard Drive Assembly.

These screws can not be completely removed. They will stay enclosed in the assembly.

(Steps 7-12)

Identify the (4) side screws that

secure the bracket to the Hard Drive.

Lift To Remove

Grasp the sides of the Hard

Drive Assembly and lift. Do not

completely remove the assembly at this step.

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.

Carefully turn the Hard Drive Assembly over to disconnect the Data and Power Cables from the assembly. To release the Data Cable, push the metal tab and pull the Cable to the right. To release the Power Cable just pull to the right. Remove the assembly.

Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Place the new Hard Drive next

to the Hard Drive Bracket as shown.

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Place the Hard Drive bracket

over the new Hard Drive.

Step 12. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Bracket screws to secure the Hard Drive bracket to the New Hard Drive.

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