Sony VPCL211FX Guide

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 989202623 Rev. B 1/4

Disconnect the AC Adapter

Step 2. The A/C Adapter connects to the

unit under the Stand. Reach behind the

Stand to disconnect the A/C Adapter

from the unit and remove.

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, with the

LCD Panel facing down, on a protected

surface with the Stand facing you.

Hard Drive Removal

(Steps 3-7)

Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the four (4)

screws securing the Hard Drive Door.

Put aside the 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 notebook 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 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

Hard Drive Door

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 989202623 Rev. B 2/4

Hard Drive Cables

Step 4. Grasp the Door stand and rotate

up to disengage the Tabs holding the

Door in place. When the Tabs release,

lift the Door straight up to remove.

Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, loosen the four (4) screws

securing the Hard Drive Assembly.

The screws will loosen but not cannot

be completely removed from the Hard

Drive.

Step 6. Grasping the Hard Drive from

the right side, lift up to expose the

Hard Drive Cables as shown.

Step 7. For each Hard Drive Cable,

grasp the Tab on the connector and slide

the Cable away from the Hard Drive to

disconnect. Remove the Hard Drive from

the unit.

Step 8. Remove the four (4) screws

which secure the Bracket to the Hard

Drive. Lift the Hard Drive Bracket

straight up to remove.

Put the screws aside to secure the

Bracket to the New Hard Dive later in

the procedure.

Step 9. Set the old Hard Drive aside.

Hard Drive Disassembly

(Steps 8-12)

Old Hard Drive

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 989202623 Rev. B 3/4

HDD Bracket HDD Connector

Hole

NOTE! Proper mounting of the

Hard Drive bracket can be verified

with the Hard Drive Connectors

appearing through the Hard Drive

Bracket.

Step 10.Prepare the new Hard Drive for

assembly. Align the HDD Bracket Hole

and HDD Connector as shown.

Step 11. Place the Hard Drive Bracket

over the new Hard Drive.

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

Drive Bracket screws to secure the

Bracket to the New Hard Drive.

Hard Drive Reinstallation

(Steps 13-18)

Step 13. Reconnect the Hard Drive

Cables to the Hard Drive.

Step 14. Reseat the Hard Drive into

the Hard Drive Bay.

Old Hard Drive

DriveDrive

New Hard Drive

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 989202623 Rev. B 4/4

Step 15.Re-tighten the four (4) Hard

Drive screws holding the Hard Drive

assembly in place.

Step 16. Align the Tabs on the Top of

the Hard Drive Door with the Notches at

the top of the Hard Drive Bay. Slide the

Hard Drive Door up to secure the Tabs.

Step 17. Press the Door down to seat

the remaining Door Tabs. Verify that

the Door sits flush with the unit.

Step 18. Re-install the four (4) Hard

Drive Door Screws to secure the Door.

Step 19. 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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