Sony VPCS1 user manual

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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

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VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Slide the Hard Drive Door away Step 5. Locate the Optical Disk Drive Step 6. Using the enclosed magnetic from the unit, and lift to remove. (ODD) Bay. screwdriver, remove the (2) screws securing the ODD Bay. Put aside the ODD Bay screws for later in the procedure. ODD Disassembly (Steps 9-11) Step 7. Insert the enclosed screwdriver Step 8. Carefully remove the ODD from Step 9. Identify

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VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions R B Step 14. Position the new ODD Step 13. Align the tabs on the bezel (Label side down) and identify the Note: Identify tabs on the bezel and tab with the tab holes located on the ODD. correct bracket with the correct side to holes located on the ODD. Carefully press the bezel into place. be secured. Notice the different shape . of each bracket and the alignment of the Bracket and ODD screw

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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 Step 20. Re-install the two (2) Hard shipping instructions. Drive Door Screws to secure the Door P/N 989201343 Rev. B 4/4