Sony VPCS13SGX, VPCS13HGX, VPCS13GGX, VPCS13EGX, VPCS13BFX Replacement Instructions
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VPCS1 Series Hard Disk Drive
Prepare the Computer
Hard Drive
Removal
(Steps 3
-7)
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.
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.
3)
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.
VPCS1 Series Hard Disk Drive
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Step 6.
Step 9
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Step 10
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Step 11
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H
ard Drive Bracket Transfer
O
ld
Hard
Drive
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 three (3)
screws securing the Hard Drive
Assembly. Put aside the Hard Drive
Screws to re-secure the Hard Drive
later in the procedure.
(Steps 8-12)
Step 8. Remove the four (4) screws
securing the bracket to the Hard Drive.
Disconnect the Hard Drive by
grasping the Hard Drive Bracket (metal)
and sliding it away from the unit.
Set the old Hard Drive aside.
Put aside the Bracket Screws to resecure the Bracket later in the
procedure.
Prepare the new Hard Drive
for assembly.
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over the new Hard Drive.
Place the Hard Drive bracket
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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