Sony VPCS1 Series Guide

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989201 4 Rev. B 1/4

Battery

Optical Disk Drive

Hard Drive Door

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.

Remove the Battery Pack

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.

ODD Removal

(

Steps 3-8)

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.

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

Hard Drive Door

Door

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989201 4 Rev. B 2/4

Step 4.

Slide the Hard Drive Door away

from the unit, and lift to remove.

Step 5.

Locate the Optical Disk Drive

(ODD) Bay.

Step 6

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the (2) screws

securing the ODD Bay.

Put aside the ODD Bay screws for

later in the procedure.

ODD Disassembly

(Steps 9-11)

Step 7.

Insert the enclosed screwdriver

in the notch exposing the ODD Bracket

(metal). Push to remove the ODD.

Step

Carefully remove the ODD from

the unit.

Step

Identify the (4) side screws

that secure the ODD brackets to the

ODD.

ODD Assembly

(Steps 12-15)

Step 12. Take the new ODD and

bezel provided in the CRU kit and

prepare for assembly.

Step

Remove the screws &

brackets.

Step

Arrange the brackets &

screws as shown above, and then set

the old ODD aside.

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989201 4 Rev. B 3/4

Note: Identify tabs on the bezel and tab

holes located on the ODD.

Step 13. Align the tabs on the bezel

with the tab holes located on the ODD.

Carefully press the bezel into place.

Step 1

Position the new ODD

(Label side down) and identify the

correct bracket with the correct side to

be secured. Notice the different shape

of each bracket and the alignment of

the Bracket and ODD screw holes.

Step 1

Using the ODD screws, install

the ODD Brackets onto the new ODD.

NOTE:

After installation, all brackets

should sit flush. The stamped letters

located on the brackets should all be

facing the same direction.

ODD Installation

(Steps 16-20)

Step 16. Align the ODD properly and

fully slide into the computer.

Step 17. Ensure that the new ODD is

seated flush on the edge of the

computer.

Step 18. Reinstall the two (2) ODD Bay

screws to secure the ODD.

Step 19.

Re-attach the Hard Drive Door

by sliding it towards the unit.

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989201 4 Rev. B 4/4

Step 20. Re-install the two (2) Hard

Drive Door Screws to secure the Door

Step 21. Reinstall the battery pack and

AC Adaptor.

Power on your computer and continue

with the recovery process by following

the instructions described on the back

of the recovery disk’s case.

Return the old ODD to Sony

following the included

shipping instructions.

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