Sony PCV-LX910 System Reference Manual - Page 53

Replacing the Hard Drive - hard drive replacement

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 Replacing the Hard Drive ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍ Your system can support ATA-33 or ATA-66 hard disk drives. 1 Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace the drive. 2 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 3 While pulling out on the tab (see 1 in diagram), push the hard drive towards the left inside the blue plastic drive carrier to release the drive. 2 1 4 Lift up on the left side of the drive, and gently wiggle the drive up and out.

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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
39
Replacing the Hard Drive
1
Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you
replace the drive.
2
Remove the system cover (see
“Removing the System Cover” on page 24
).
3
While pulling out on the tab (see 1 in diagram), push the hard drive towards
the left inside the blue plastic drive carrier to release the drive.
4
Lift up on the left side of the drive, and gently wiggle the drive up and out.
!
Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
Your system can support ATA-33 or ATA-66 hard disk drives.
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