Sony VPCS1 manual Prepare the Computer, Remove the Battery Pack, ODD Removal Steps

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:

oHold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.

oDo 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

Optical Disk Drive

Hard Drive Door

Prepare the Computer

CAUTION: Make sure the 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.

Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a protected surface with the front edge facing you.

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Lift to remove

Remove the Battery Pack

Step 2.

1)Slide the left battery tab to the unlock position.

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.

Hard Drive Door

Door

ODD Removal

(Steps 3-8)

Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws securing the Hard Drive Door.

Put aside the Hard Drive Door

Screws to re-secure the Hard

Drive Door later in the procedure.

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