Sony VPCL211FX Guide

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
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P/N 989202623 Rev. B 1/4
Disconnect the AC Adapter
Step 2. The A/C Adapter connects to the
unit under the Stand. Reach behind the
Stand to disconnect the A/C Adapter
from the unit and remove.
Prepare the Computer
CAUTION:Make sure the
computer is turned off and the AC
Adapter is disconnected. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the
computer.
Step 1. Place the computer, with the
LCD Panel facing down, on a protected
surface with the Stand facing you.
Hard Drive Removal
(Steps 3-7)
Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the four (4)
screws securing the Hard Drive Door.
Put aside the screws to re-secure
the Hard Drive Door later in the
procedure.
These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process.
Before you begin, place your notebook computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid
damage to the computer's case.*
Follow 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.
Before you begin, remove any jewelry you may be wearing to prevent scratches to the surface
of your notebook computer.*
The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may differ from the
components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.
* Sony is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect handling of the notebook computer.
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
Hard Drive Door

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
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P/N 989202623 Rev. B 2/4
Hard Drive Cables
Step 4. Grasp the Door stand and rotate
up to disengage the Tabs holding the
Door in place. When the Tabs release,
lift the Door straight up to remove.
Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, loosen the four (4) screws
securing the Hard Drive Assembly.
The screws will loosen but not cannot
be completely removed from the Hard
Drive.
Step 6. Grasping the Hard Drive from
the right side, lift up to expose the
Hard Drive Cables as shown.
Step 7. For each Hard Drive Cable,
grasp the Tab on the connector and slide
the Cable away from the Hard Drive to
disconnect. Remove the Hard Drive from
the unit.
Step 8. Remove the four (4) screws
which secure the Bracket to the Hard
Drive. Lift the Hard Drive Bracket
straight up to remove.
Put the screws aside to secure the
Bracket to the New Hard Dive later in
the procedure.
Step 9. Set the old Hard Drive aside.
Hard Drive Disassembly
(Steps 8-12)
Old Hard Drive

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
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P/N 989202623 Rev. B 3/4
HDD Bracket HDD Connector
Hole
NOTE! Proper mounting of the
Hard Drive bracket can be verified
with the Hard Drive Connectors
appearing through the Hard Drive
Bracket.
Step 10.Prepare the new Hard Drive for
assembly. Align the HDD Bracket Hole
and HDD Connector as shown.
Step 11. Place the Hard Drive Bracket
over the new Hard Drive.
Step 12. Re-install the four (4) Hard
Drive Bracket screws to secure the
Bracket to the New Hard Drive.
Hard Drive Reinstallation
(Steps 13-18)
Step 13. Reconnect the Hard Drive
Cables to the Hard Drive.
Step 14. Reseat the Hard Drive into
the Hard Drive Bay.
Old Hard Drive
DriveDrive
New Hard Drive

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
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P/N 989202623 Rev. B 4/4
Step 15.Re-tighten the four (4) Hard
Drive screws holding the Hard Drive
assembly in place.
Step 16. Align the Tabs on the Top of
the Hard Drive Door with the Notches at
the top of the Hard Drive Bay. Slide the
Hard Drive Door up to secure the Tabs.
Step 17. Press the Door down to seat
the remaining Door Tabs. Verify that
the Door sits flush with the unit.
Step 18. Re-install the four (4) Hard
Drive Door Screws to secure the Door.
Step 19. Reconnect the AC Adaptor.
Power on your computer and continue
with the recovery process by following
the instructions described on the back of
the recovery disk’s case.
Return the old Hard Drive to
Sony using the included
shipping instructions.