Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay (Port 1)To replace the hard disk drive
1Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer.
2Remove the back panel cover from the computer.
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 22) for the procedure.
3Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer.
4Wait about an hour until the computer cools down.
5Push and hold the tabs (1) on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (2) and remove the cover.
6Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the current hard disk drive.