Sony VPCJ111FX Guide

VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201986

Rev. B 1/3

Hard Drive

Assembly

Hard Drive Removal

(Steps 2-6)

Step 2. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws

securing the stand.

Put aside the Stand Screws to re-

secure the Stand later in the

procedure.

Prepare the Computer

CAUTION:Make sure the

computer is turned off, 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.

Step 3. Grasp the stand handle and

pull upwards to remove the stand.

These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process.

Before you begin, place your 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 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 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 computer.

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Stand

VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201986

Rev. B 2/3

Step 4.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, loosen the three (3) screws

securing the Hard Drive Assembly.

These screws can not be completely

removed. They will stay enclosed in

the assembly.

Step 5.

Grasp the sides of the Hard

Drive Assembly and lift. Do not

completely remove the assembly at

this step.

Step 6.

Carefully turn the Hard Drive

Assembly over to disconnect the Data

and Power Cables from the assembly.

To release the Data Cable, push the

metal tab and pull the Cable to the

right. To release the Power Cable just

pull to the right. Remove the assembly.

Step

Identify the (4) side screws that

secure the 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 Hard Dive later in the

procedure.

Step

Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Step 12. Re-install the four (4) Hard

Drive Bracket screws to secure the

Hard Drive bracket to the New Hard

Drive.

Step

Place the new Hard Drive next

to the Hard Drive Bracket as shown.

Step

Place the Hard Drive bracket

over the new Hard Drive.

Hard Drive Disassembly

(Steps 7-12)

Lift To Remove

Old Hard Drive

ew Hard Drive

VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201986

Rev. B 3/3

ard Drive Reinstallation

(Steps 14-18)

Step 13. Reconnect the Hard Drive

Cables.

Step 14.

Carefully

turn the Hard Drive

Assembly over, and insert it into the

Hard Drive Bay. Hold the Hard Drive on

the sides to avoid damage.

Step

Re-install the three (3) Hard

Drive Screws holding the Hard Drive

Assembly in place.

Step 18. 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.

Step

Re-install the stand. Verify the

sides are completely flush after

installation.

Step

Re-install the four (4) Hard

Drive Screws to secure the stand.

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