Sony VPCEF Series Guide

VPCEF Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 9892 1981 Rev. B 1/3

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.

3)

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

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3

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1

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VPCEF Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 9892 1981 Rev. B 2/3

Step 4.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the screw securing

the ODD Bay. Put aside the ODD Bay

screw 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.

O

DD Disassembly (Steps 7

-

9)

Step 7. Identify the four (4) side screws

that secure the ODD Brackets to the

ODD.

Step

8

.

Remove the screws & bracket.

Put the ODD Bracket and screws

aside for transfer to the New ODD.

S

t

ep 9

.

Arrange the bracket & screws

as shown above. Set the Old ODD

aside.

Step 11. Align the tabs on the Bezel

with the tab holes located on the

ODD. Carefully press the Bezel into

place.

O

DD Assembly (Steps 10

-

13)

Step 10. Take the New ODD and Bezel

provided in the CRU kit and prepare for

assembly.

N

OTE:

Identify

the

tabs on the

Bezel

and tab holes located on the ODD.

VPCEF Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 9892 1981 Rev. B 3/3

Step 12. Position the New ODD (Label

side down) The bracket should be

aligned on the Right side of the ODD.

Take note of the proper alignment of the

screw holes.

Step 13. Using the ODD Screws, install

the ODD Brackets onto the New ODD.

NOTE: All brackets should sit flush

with the ODD.

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 ODD Bay

screw to secure the ODD Assebmly.

Step 17. Reinstall the battery pack and

AC Adaptor.

Return the Old ODD to Sony

following the included

shipping instructions.

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