Sony PCV-L640 Reference Manual - Page 55

Replacing the Hard Drive

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 41 Replacing the Hard Drive ! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. ✍ Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace the drive. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the diskette drive housing. MAN002A.VSD 3 Lift the hard drive carrier about ½ inch (until it reaches the stops), then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the drive carrier is clear.

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
41
Replacing the Hard Drive
1
Remove the system cover (see
Removing the System Cover
on
page 24
).
2
Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the
diskette drive housing.
3
Lift the hard drive carrier about
½
inch (until it reaches the stops),
then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the drive carrier
is clear.
!
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace
the drive.
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