Sony VGN-FSxx Series Hard Disk Drive (Replacement Instructions) - Manual (Page 2)

P/N 994630300 Rev. D 2/2
VGN-FSxx Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
PINS MUST BE ALIGNED
Step 5. Pull with equal force on both
sides of plastic tab as shown above.
IMPORTANT ! Some force may be
required to initiate the removal of the
hard drive.
Step 6. Gently remove the original hard
disk drive as shown. It should be held by
the sides . Step 7. Place the new hard disk drive
inside the opening.
Step 8. Make sure both rows of pins
are in alignment with the socket.
CAUTION! Misalignment of the
pins can cause damage to the
notebook.
Step 10. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, reinstall the four (4)
previously removed screws,
as shown
in the picture . IMPORTANT ! Do not
over tighten the screws.
CAUTION! Be careful not to drop
screws into the unit, and be careful to
use the correct screws.
Step 11. Reinstall the Hard Disk Drive
access door removed in step 3, and using
the enclosed magnetic screwdriver;
reinstall the screw as shown in the
picture. Place the battery back into your
notebook and continue the recovery
process following the instructions on the
back of the recovery disk’s case. Return
the old hard drive to Sony following the
included shipping instructions
Step 9. Hold your notebook securely and
slide the hard drive into position in the
direction of the arrow .
IMPORTANT!
Some force may be required to install the
hard disk drive.