Sony Computer Drive VPCS1 User Manual

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive  
Replacement Instructions  
IMPORTANT!  
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START  
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the 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 be different 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.  
Battery  
1.  
Optical Disk Drive  
Hard Drive Door  
2.  
Hard Drive Door  
Prepare the Computer  
3.  
CAUTION: Make  
sure  
the  
ODD Removal  
Steps 3-8)  
Lift to remove  
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.  
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Remove the Battery Pack  
Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic  
1) Slide the left battery tab to the screwdriver, remove the two (2)  
Step 2.  
unlock position.  
screws securing the Hard Drive Door.  
Step 1. Place the computer upside  
down on a protected surface with the  
front edge facing you.  
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.  
Put aside the Hard Drive Door  
Screws to re-secure the Hard  
Drive Door later in the procedure.  
P/N 989201343  
Rev. B  
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VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive  
Replacement Instructions  
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Step 14. Position the new ODD  
(Label side down) and identify the  
correct bracket with the correct side to  
be secured. Notice the different shape  
of each bracket and the alignment of  
the Bracket and ODD screw holes.  
Step 13. Align the tabs on the bezel  
with the tab holes located on the ODD.  
Carefully press the bezel into place.  
Note: Identify tabs on the bezel and tab  
holes located on the ODD.  
.
Step 15. Using the ODD screws, install NOTE: After installation, all brackets  
the ODD Brackets onto the new ODD.  
should sit flush. The stamped letters  
located on the brackets should all be  
facing the same direction.  
.ODD Installation  
(Steps 16-20)  
Step 16. Align the ODD properly and  
fully slide into the computer.  
Step 19. Re-attach the Hard Drive Door  
by sliding it towards the unit.  
Step 17. Ensure that the new ODD is  
seated flush on the edge of the  
computer.  
Step 18. Reinstall the two (2) ODD Bay  
screws to secure the ODD.  
P/N 989201343  
Rev. B  
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VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive  
Replacement Instructions  
Step 21. Reinstall the battery pack and  
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 ODD to Sony  
following the included  
shipping instructions.  
Step 20. Re-install the two (2) Hard  
Drive Door Screws to secure the Door  
P/N 989201343  
Rev. B  
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