Sony VGC-RB10M - Vaio Desktop Computer Guide

P/N 994630200 Rev. C1/2
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive
Lower Replacement Instructions
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
üTo avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source.
Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.*
ü
Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's
case.*
üFollow 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.
ü
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 any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer
under these procedures. The terms of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply.
Step 1.CAUTION!
Disconnect the power cord. Failure to
do so can result in damage to the PC or personal injury.
Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two(2)
indicated screws, loosening thechassis panel cover. Rotate
the unit so the panel with the vents is facing you. Remove the
panel and set it aside.
Step 2.
Loosen the front panel
cover
by
pulling down
the
two
(
2
)
blackclips on the bottom of the unit: Step [2A], and thethree(3)
black clips on the inside ofthe front of the unit: Step [2B], as
indicated above.
Step 3.
Carefully r
emove the front
panel in the direction of arrow and s et
aside.
Step 4
.
Remove the power connector
[1
]
and the IDE data cable
[2
]
from the optical
disk
drive you are replacing. (In this example:the lower optical drive.) NOTE
! Your PC may be
equippedwith more than one optical disk drive.
2
Screws
Inside View
[1]
[
2
]
Pull two (2) clips at the
bottom of unit.
[2A][2B]

P/N 994630200 Rev. C2/2
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive
Lower Replacement Instructions
Step
5
.
Using the enclosed
magnetic
screwdriver,removethe two(2)
screw sfrom the optical drive you are
replacing. (In thisexample:the lower
optical drive.)
Step
6
.
Pull out the
original optical drive
from thechassis in the direction of the
arrow.
Step
7
.
Carefully slide the new optical
drive into the newly vacant space in the
chassis
, making sure the screw holes are
aligned.
Step
8
.
Using the enclosed
magnetic
screwdriver,reinstall the previously
removed screwsfollowing the above
sequence.(In this example: the lower
optical drive.) IMPORTANT! Do not
over tighten the screws!
Step 9.
Reconnect the IDE data
cable
[1
]
and the power cable
[2]
to the new optical disk
drive you have replaced. (In this example: the lower optical drive.)
Step
10
.
Reinstall
the front panel to
its
originalposition,as shown.
Step
11
.
Reinstall
the
left chassis cover panel in the direction of arrow.
The
n
u
sing the
enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall thetwo(2)previously removed screws.
IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten the screw s! Return the original optical disk drive to
Sony following the included shipping instructions
2
Screws
[1]
[
2
]
12