Sony VPCSC1AFM Help - Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions

VPCSC Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

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P/N

989202621

Rev. B

1/4

NOTE

:

If your unit is configured with an

Extended Battery Pack, it must be

removed

before

beginning

this

procedure.

Extended Battery Pack Removal

1)

Slide the “LOCK” battery tab

up to

the unlock position.

2) S

lide the “RELEASE” battery tab

to

the right and hold.

3)

Rotate the battery up 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.

Place the Computer upside down on a

protected surface with the front edge

facing you.

Battery Pack Removal

Step 1.

Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver,

remove

the

two

(2)

screws securing the Battery Door.

Put the screws aside to re-secure

the 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