Sony VGN-AW Series Guide

VGN-AWxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST
P/N 994660300 Rev. A 1/3
Step 1. 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.
Place the computer upside down on a
protected surface with the front edge
facing you.
Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.
1. Slide the left battery tab to the
unlock position.
2. With your right thumb, slide the
right battery tab in the release
direction and hold.
3. Remove the battery by lifting the
side where the arrow is pointing.
Step 3. Locate the HDD Bay.
Place the computer on the protected
surface with the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Bay facing you as shown in the picture.
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process. If you need additional
help, please call 1-866-651-7669 for technical support from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm EST.
9To avoid electric shock, please make sure product is turned off and AC Adaptor is disconnected
from the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of
your notebook computer.*
9Place your notebook 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 dama
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e caused by incorrect handlin
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the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony limited warranty continue to apply.
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
HDD Ba
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Push left tab in the unlock position
Lift to remove
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VGN-AWxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST
P/N 994660300 Rev. A 2/3
Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the screw securing the
hard disk drive access cover.
Step 6. Remove the HDD access cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrows
shown above.
Step 7. Locate the two HDD assemblies.
(HDD 1 Removal) Steps 8- 9
Step 8. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the three (3) screws
securing the HDD 1 assembly.
Step 9. To remove the drive, detach the
HDD 1 from the connector in the direction
shown. Some force may be needed to
unlock the HDD from the connector. Lift the
drive by holding on the black plastic tabs to
remove it completely.
(HDD 1 Reinstallation) Steps 10-11
Step 10. Replace the old HDD 1 assembly
with the new one. Carefully place the HDD
assembly in the HDD bay.
Step 11. Verify that the new HDD 1
assembly is properly secured to the
connector. Reinstall the three (3) previously
removed screws to secure the HDD 1
assembly in place.
(HDD 2 Removal) Steps 12-13
Step 12. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the three (3) screws
securing the HDD 2 assembly.
Step 13. To remove the drive, detach the
HDD 2 from the connector in the direction
shown. Some force may be needed to unlock
the HDD from the connector. Lift the drive by
holding on the black plastic tabs to remove it
completely.
HDD 1 HDD 2

VGN-AWxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST
P/N 994660300 Rev. A 3/3
(HDD 2 Reinstallation) Steps 14-15
Step 14. Replace the old HDD 2 assembly
with the new one. Carefully place the HDD
assembly in the HDD bay.
Step 15. Verify that the new HDD 2
assembly is properly secured to the
connector. Reinstall the three (3)
previously removed screws to secure the
HDD 2 assembly in place.
Step 16. Re-attach the HDD access cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrows shown
above.
Step 18. Reinstall the battery pack and
reconnect the AC Adaptor.
Continue with the recovery process by
following the instructions described on the
back of the recovery disk’s case.
Return the old HDD assemblies to Sony
following the included shipping instructions.
Step 17. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, secure the HDD access cover
with the screw previously removed.