VPCSB Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
IMPORTANT!
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.
Prepare the Computer
Battery Pack Removal
CAUTION:
Make
sure
the
Step 1. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the two (2)
NOTE: If your unit is configured with an
Extended Battery Pack, it must be
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.
screws
securing
the
Hard
removed
before
beginning
this
Drive/Battery Door.
procedure.
Put the screws aside to re-secure
the Door later in the procedure.
Extended Battery Pack Removal
Place the Computer upside down on a
protected surface with the front edge
facing you.
1) Slide the “LOCK” battery tab up to
the unlock position.
2) Slide the “RELEASE” battery tab to
the Right and hold.
3) Rotate the battery up to remove.
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VPCSB Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
Step 4. Arrange the Brackets & screws
as shown above. Set the old HDD aside.
Step 2. Re-install the four (4) Hard
Drive Bracket screws to secure the
Brackets to the New Hard Drive.
HDD Reassembly
Step 1. Place the new Hard Drive in the
same position as the old Hard Drive so
that it aligns with the Brackets as shown.
Step 3. Re-install the HDD Cable to the
Hard Drive by aligning the connectors.
Step 2. Re-install the four (4) Hard
Drive screws holding the Hard Drive
assembly in place.
HDD Reinstallation
Step 1. Reseat the Hard Drive into the
Hard Drive Bay.
Note: The wide end of the Cable
attaches to the Hard Drive at this step.
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VPCSB Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
Step 3. Using two fingers, reinstall the
HDD Cable to the unit by aligning the
connectors, and then push straight down
to seat.
Step
2.
Re-attach
the
Hard
Battery Reinstallation
Drive/Battery Door by sliding up
towards the unit. Verify the Door sits
completely flush.
Step 1. Reinstall the Battery into the
Battery Bay.
Step 4. Reconnect the 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 Hard Drive to
Sony using the included
shipping instructions.
Step 3. Re-install the two (2) Hard Drive
Door screws to secure the Door.
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