These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process.
Before you begin, place your computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid damage to the
computer's case.*
Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:
o Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible.
o Do 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 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 computer.
Hard Drive
Assembly
Prepare the Computer
CAUTION:
Make
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 upside down
on a protected surface with the front
edge facing you.
P/N
989201986
Rev. B
VPCJ1 Series Hard Disk Drive
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
Stand
Hard Drive Removal
sure
the
Step 2. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws
securing the stand.
Put aside the Stand Screws
secure
the
procedure.
Replacement Instructions
(Steps 2-6)
to re-
Stand
later
in
the
1/3
Step 3. Grasp the stand handle and
pull upwards to remove the stand.