Sony VGC-RB10M - Vaio Desktop Computer User manual

P/N 994630000
Rev.
E
1
/
2
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
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.*
üPlace 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.
üThe 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
Step 1.CAUTION! Disconnect the power cord. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2)
indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Rotate the
unit so the panel with the vents is facing you. Remove the panel
and set it aside.
Step 2.Locate the power cable[1]andserial ATA cable[2]. Proceed
and disconnect these cables from the hard drive. IMPORTANT! Some
force may be required to initiate removal of the cables. Grasp the cable
connectors where possible and take caution not to damage the cables.
Pull with equal force on both sides of the cable connectors to remove
them.
Step 3.Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the two (2)
indicated screws from the hard drive
bracket.
Step 4.Pull the hard drive bracket
enclosure from the unit in the direction of
the arrow.
Step 5.Using the enclosedmagneticscrewdriver,
remove the two (2) indicated screwsand set
aside.
2
Screws
[1][2]

P/N 994630000
Rev.
E
2
/
2
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
Step 6.Remove the indicatedscrewsfrom
the opposite side of the bracket and set
aside.
Step 7.Pull out the original hard drivefrom
the bracketin the direction of the arrow.
IMPORTANT! Take note of the original
position of the drive inside the bracket.
Step 8.Gently insert the new hard driveinto
the bracketin the direction of the arrow.Align
the new drive in the same position as the
original hard drive.
Step 10.Slide the hard drive bracket
enclosures back inside the unit, making sure
all holes are lined up.
Step 12.Gently reconnect the previously
removed power connector marked P8[1]
into the hard drive as indicated above.
Step 13.Gently reconnect the serial ATA
cable [2]into the hard drive as indicated
above.
Step 14.Re-assemble the chassis panel
cover. And reinstall the screws removed in
step 1. Connect your PC and continue with
the recoveryfollowing the instructions on the
back of the recovery disk’s case.Return the
original hard drive to Sony following the
includedshipping instructions.
Step 11.Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, reinstall the two (2)previously
removed screws.IMPORTANT! Do not over
tightenthe screws.
Step 9.Reinstall the four (4) previously
removed screws into indicated positions on
both sides of the bracket. IMPORTANT!
Do not over tighten the screws!
[1][2]
Notice position of the
bracket and HDD Notice position of the pins