Sony VPCB1 Series Guide

VPCB1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989 01346 RevB 1/3

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.

(Look for the screw hole with 2 dots)

Hard Drive Removal (Steps 3-7)

Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, loosen the one (1) screw,

securing the 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.

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 differ 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 here to remove the battery

VPCB1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989 01346 RevB 2/3

(Use Pre-molded indentation to

initiate cover removal)

Step 4. Pull the Hard Drive Door

towards you, using the indentation at

the top of the door.

Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the one (1) screw

securing the Hard Drive Assembly. Put

aside the Hard Drive Screw to re-

secure the Hard Drive later in the

procedure.

Step 6. Disconnect the Hard Drive by

pulling the black plastic tab to the left.

Step 7. Carefully lift the Hard Drive

from the unit to remove.

Step 8. Identify the four (4) side screws

that secure the bracket to the Hard

Drive.

Step 9.

Holding the edge of the Hard

Drive, remove each screw. Put aside

the Bracket Screws to secure the

Bracket to the Hard Dive later in the

procedure.

Step 12. Place the Hard Drive bracket

over the new Hard Drive.

Step 10.

Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Step 11. Prepare the new Hard Drive

for assembly.

Old

Hard Drive

New

ard

rive

Hard Drive Disas

sembly

(

Steps 8

)

Hard Drive Assembly (Steps 11-13)

Lift To Remove

VPCB1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989 01346 RevB 3/3

HDD Reinstallation (Steps 14-17)

Step 14. Insert the two (2) left tabs of

the new Hard Drive assembly into the

slots. Hold the Hard Drive on the sides

to avoid damage.

NOTE! Proper mounting of

the Hard Drive bracket can be

verified with the Hard Drive

connectors appearing below the

plastic pull tab.

Step 13. Re-install the four (4) Hard

Drive Bracket screws to secure the

Hard Drive bracket to the New Hard

Drive.

(Bracket should be aligned with 2 slots)

Step 15. Install the Hard Drive by

sliding the assembly to the right. Make

sure the screw holes are aligned

correctly.

Step 16. Re-install the one (1) Hard

Drive screw holding the Hard Drive

assembly in place.

Step 17. Re-attach the hard drive cover

and tighten the screw.

Step 19. Re-install the battery pack and

reconnect the 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 Hard Drive to

Sony using the included

shipping instructions.

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