Sony VPCEA Series Guide

VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201978

Rev. B 1/3

Battery Pack Removal

Step 2:

1) Slide the Right Battery T

ab to the

unlock position.

2) With your Left thumb, slide the Left

Battery Tab up and hold.

Lift the Battery with your Right

thumb using the Notch at the

Bottom of the Battery to remove.

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.

Hard Drive

Removal

(Steps 3-7)

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 will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process.

Before you begin, place your noteboo computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid damage to

the computer's case.*

Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:

oHold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.

oDo not wal 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 noteboo 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 noteboo computer.

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Lift here to remove the battery

VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201978

Rev. B 2/3

Step 4.

Using the included pry stick,

insert the stick at the notch indicated and

lift up to remove the door.

Step 5.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws

securing the Hard Drive Assembly. Put

aside the Hard Drive Screws to re-

secure the Hard Drive later in the

procedure.

Step 6.

Disconnect the Hard Drive by

pulling the clear plastic tab to the left.

Step 7. Carefully lift the Hard Drive

straight up from the unit to remove.

Step 8. Identify the (4) side screws that

secure the Hard Drive Bracket to the

Hard Drive.

Step

Holding the edge of the Hard

Drive, remove each screw. Put aside

the Bracket Screws to secure the

Bracket to the New Hard Dive later

in the procedure.

Step 12. Place the Hard Drive bracket

over the New Hard Drive.

Step

Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Step

Prepare the new Hard Drive for

assembly.

Hard Drive Disassembly

(Steps 8-13)

Lift To Remove

Old Hard Drive

ard

Drive

New Hard Drive

VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201978

Rev. B 3/3

NOTE! Verify proper mounting

of the Hard Drive Bracket with the

Hard Drive, the Hard Drive

connectors should appear 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.

ard Drive

Reinstallation

(Steps 14-18)

Step 14. Insert the Hard Drive

Assembly into the Hard Drive Bay.

Hold the Hard Drive on the sides to

avoid damage.

Step

Install the Hard Drive by sliding

the assembly to the right. Make sure the

screw holes align correctly.

Step

Re-install the two (2) Hard

Drive screws holding the Hard Drive

Assembly in place.

Step

Re-attach the Hard Drive

Door. Verify that the Door is flush with

the Bottom Housing.

Step 18. Re-install the two (2) Hard

Drive Door Screws to secure the Door.

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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