To order the recovery media kit, To access the vaio recovery options online, Replacing the primary hard disk drive – Sony PCV-RZ30GN2 User Manual
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VAIO® COMPUTERS
To order the Recovery Media Kit
1
Connect to the Internet.
2
Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center We
.
3
In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in your computer model (for example, PCV-XXX or
PCG-XXX).
4
Click List Parts and accessories.
5
From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY/Recovery Media Kit.
6
Select Add to Cart.
7
Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.
To access the VAIO Recovery Options online
For more information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard, see the VAIO® Computer Quick Start or the online
VAIO Recovery Options.
1
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.
2
Click Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears.
3
From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options.
Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Use the Recovery Media Kit to recover your primary hard disk drive’s operating system and software when you
replace it.
To recover the new, primary hard disk drive:
1
Once you have replaced the primary hard disk drive, press the power switch on the computer to turn on the
power.
2
Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive.
3
Close the drive.
4
Turn off your computer.
5
Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.
6
When you see the message No system drive found, click OK.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the recovery.
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If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative
at 1-800-488-7669.
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The message, No system drive found, does not indicate a problem with your system or the new hard disk drive.