Sony VPCCW Series Guide

VPCCW Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989200 71 Rev. A 1/3

Step 1. 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.

Place the computer upside down on a

protected surface with the front edge

facing you.

Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.

Locate the release tab as shown in the

picture.

1. Slide the left battery tab to the

Unlock position.

2. With your finger slide the right

battery tab in the release

direction and hold.

3. Hook your finger under the

battery pack and lift.

(ODD Removal) Steps 3-6

Step 3. Locate ODD Bay

Rotate the computer with the Optical

Disk Drive (ODD) Bay facing you as

shown in the picture.

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.

Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching 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

VPCCW Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989200 71 Rev. A 2/3

(Look for the screw hole with 3 dots)

Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the (2) screws

securing the optical drive.

Step 5. To initiate the removal of the

optical drive, slightly pull the optical

drive door as shown in the picture.

Slight force may be needed to

disconnect drive from connector.

Step 6. With even force carefully

remove the optical drive by pulling it

away from the unit.

Step 7.

Carefully remove the ODD

assembly.

Step 8. After the ODD is completely

removed, identify the (4) side screws

that mount the ODD brackets to the

ODD.

Step 9.

Firmly but carefully hold the

ODD. Remove the screws & brackets

and set them aside. The screws &

brackets will be used on the new

ODD provided.

Note! Identify tabs on the bezel and

tab holes located on the ODD.

Step 10.

Bracket & screws should now

be removed. Please arrange the

bracket & screws as shown above. Set

old ODD aside.

Step 11. Take the new ODD and bezel

provided in the CRU kit and prepare for

assembly.

(ODD Disassembly) Steps 8-10

(ODD assembly) Steps 11-1

VPCCW Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N 989200 71 Rev. A 3/3

Step 12. Align the tabs on the bezel

with the tab holes located on the ODD.

Firmly but carefully press the bezel into

place.

Step 13. Position the new ODD (Label

side down) and identify the correct

bracket with the correct side it is to be

moun

ted. Notice the different shapes

for each bracket and the way the

available screw holes should align.

Step 14. Firmly but carefully hold the

ODD and begin the re-installation of

the screws & brackets.

(ODD Reinstallation) Steps 7-11

Step 15. To install the new drive, hold

the optical drive by the edges and align

it with the bay opening.

Step 16. Carefully slide the optical

drive into the bay and back into place.

Note! Flat surface of bracket should

sit flush with silver side of ODD.

Step 18. Re-install the (2) previously

removed screws.

Step 19. Reinstall the battery pack

and AC Adaptor.

Return the old ODD to Sony

following the included

shipping instructions.

Step 17. To ensure proper assembly

and connection, with even force push

the ODD back into place.

(Optical drive should be sitting flush

with the edge of the computer)

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