Sony VGN-N1 Series Guide

P/N 994644000 Rev. C1/2

VGN-N1xx Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

Step 1. Eject the Drive Tray.

Power on the PC, eject the

CD/DVD drive tray by pressing the

button on the drive door.

Next, properly turn off the PC,

leaving the tray ejected.

Step 2. Prepare the Computer.

Close the screen. Place your

computer upside down on a

protected surface with thefront

edge facing towards you.

The CD/DVDdrive tray should

now be facing towards the right

side of the unit.

Step 3.Remove the Battery Pack.

CAUTION! Disconnect the

power cord and remove the

battery. Failure to do so can result

in damage to the PC.

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.

üTo avoid electric shock, please make sure product is turned off and AC Adaptor is disconnected from

the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your

notebook computer.*

ü

Place your notebook computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the

computer’s case.*

üFollow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:

oHold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.

oDo not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.

üThe 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.

* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect

handling

of the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony limited warranty continue to apply.

Push tabs in the release direction

P/N 994644000 Rev. C2/2

VGN-N1xx Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

Step 4.Locate ODD Bay.

Rotate the computer with the

Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Bay

facing you as shown in the picture

Step 5.Unscrew the ODD Bay.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, loosen up the two (2)

screws securing the ODD Bay.

Step 6.Remove the ODD Bay.

Slide open the CD/DVD drive by

first grasping the tray and then

ODD Bay at both sides and slowly

pulling the drive away from the

PC. Note: Some force may be

required to initiate the removal of

the drive.

Step 7.Install new CD/DVD Drive

.

Gently insert the new CD/DVD

drive into the unit as shown in the

picture. Push both sides of the

drive faceplate with equal force

towards the PC.

Step 8.Align new CD/DVD Drive

When the installation is done

properly, the drive faceplate

should be flat with the PC, and the

screw holes should be aligned with

the screw openings.

Step 9.Secure the ODD Bay

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, reinstall the two (2)

screws to secure the ODD Bay.

Reinstall the battery pack and

return the old CD/DVD drive to

Sony following the included

shipping instructions.

ODD Bay

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