Sony VPCEC4BFX Guide

VPCEC Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 98920 983 Rev. B 1/3

Battery

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.

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.

Optical Drive Removal

(Steps 3-6)

Step 3. The Optical Disk Drive (ODD)

is located on the Left side of the unit

as shown.

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

damage to the computer's case.*

ollow 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.

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.

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

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Lift to remove

VPCEC Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 98920 983 Rev. B 2/3

Step 4.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws

securing the ODD Bay. Put aside the

ODD Bay screws to re-secure the

ODD Bay later in the procedure.

Step 5.

Insert your fingers in the space

between the ODD and the unit

Gently

pull towards the Left to remove the

ODD.

Step 6

Carefully remove the ODD

assembly from the unit.

ODD Disassembly (Steps 7

Step 7. Identify the four (4) side screws

that secure the ODD brackets to the

ODD.

Step

Remove the screws & brackets.

Put the ODD Brackets and screws

aside for transfer to the new ODD.

tep 9

Arrange the brackets &

screws as shown above. Set the old

ODD aside.

Bezel Tab

ODDTabHole

Step 11. Align the tabs on the Bezel

with the tab holes located on the

ODD. Carefully press the Bezel into

place.

ODD Assembly (Steps 10

13)

Step 10. Take the new ODD and Bezel

provided in the CRU kit and prepare for

assembly.

OTE:

Identify tabs on the

Bezel

and

tab holes located on the ODD.

VPCEC Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 98920 983 Rev. B 3/3

Right

Back

Step 12. Position the new ODD (Label

side down) and identify the correct

bracket with the corresponding ODD

side (as shown). Take note of the

different shapes for each bracket and

the proper alignment of the screw holes.

Step 13. Using the ODD Screws, install

the ODD Brackets onto the new ODD.

NOTE: After installation, all brackets

should sit flush with the ODD. The

stamped letters located on the

brackets should all be facing the

same direction.

ODD Installation (Steps 14-16)

Step 14. Align the ODD assembly

properly (label side down) and slide into

the computer.

Step 15. Make sure the new ODD is

seated flush on the edge of the

computer.

Step 16. Reinstall the two (2) ODD

Bay screws to secure the ODD Drive

Bay.

Step 17. Reinstall the battery pack and

AC Adaptor.

Return the old ODD to Sony

following the included

shipping instructions.

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