Sony VPCS111FM Help - Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions

VPCS1 Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

P/N

989201342

Rev. B

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.

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 notebook computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid

damage to the computer's case.*

°

Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:

o

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

o

Do 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

2.

3.

Hard Drive Door

1.