Sony PCV-RS101 - Vaio Desktop Computer Guide

PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
P/N T99860136 Rev. C 1/2
Step 3. Rotate the PC so
the inside is facing to you.
Identify the location of the Hard
Drive’s connections.
Step 1.Place your PC on a
solid surface.
CAUTION! Disconnect the
power cord. Failure to do so can
result in unit damage or personal
injury.
Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the marked
screws (3) and set them aside.
Step 2. To remove the cover, hold both
sides of the computer as shown and slide it
towards you. Grab bottom edges of the cover
and carefully spread them out and then lift up
the cover.
11
22
Remove 3
screws
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
9To 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.*
9Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the
computer's case.*
9Follow 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.
9The 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.
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

PCV-RS Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
P/N T99860136 Rev. C 2/2
Ensure that all 4 holes (2 on each
side) are in alignment
Step 4. Proceed to disconnect the IDE Cable [1] and Power
Cable [2] from the Hard Drive. IMPORTANT! Some force may be
required to initiate the removal of the cables. Take caution not to
damage the cables. Pull with equal force on both sides of each
cable to remove them as shown above.
Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove
the marked screw as shown on the picture. With one hand hold
the bracket enclosure while pulling the complete assembly out
of the unit.
Step 6. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the
four (4) screws that secure the Hard Drive into the bracket
enclosure. IMPORTANT! Before proceeding, take note of original
position of the Drive inside the bracket. Slide out the original drive.
Step 7. Slide New Hard drive inside bracket with all holes in
alignment. Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed,
securing new drive into the bracket.
Step 8. [A] Reinstall the bracket enclosure being careful to
align the guides. Hold the bracket in place and reinstall the screw
previously removed. [B] Proceed to Reconnect the Hard Drive
cables into their original position.
Step 9. Lower the cover onto the unit, Ensure that tabs on
the bottom edge into the base of your computer. Compress
both sides of the cover and push forward while holding the front
of your computer. Reinstall the three (3) screws removed in
step 1.
2
1
Align tabs
on both sides of
cover
[B]
[A]
[1]
[2]
1
Remove
screw