Sony VGC-RC210G - Manual (Page 2)

VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
P/N 994636300 Rev. B 2/2
Step 4. Proceed to disconnect the Serial ATA (red)
cable [1] and Power Cable (P7) [2] from the hard drive.
Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the
marked screw as shown on the picture. Step 5. Release the HDD bracket enclosure by pulling
the handle as shown. Some force may be required to
unlock the handle. Slide the complete HDD bracket
enclosure out of the unit.
IMPORTANT ! Hold the cables
away from the bracket enclosure while pulling the
complete assembly out.
Step 6. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver,
remove the four (4) screws that secure the hard drive
into the bracket enclosure.
IMPORTANT ! Before
proceeding, take note of original position of the drive
inside the bracket.
Slide out the original drive.
Step 7. Slide new hard drive inside the bracket
enclosure with all holes in alignment. Reinstall the four
(4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into
the bracket.
Step 8. [A] Reinstall the HDD bracket enclosure being
careful to align the guides.
IMPORTANT ! Hold the cables
away from the bracket enclosure while inserting the
complete assembly.
Some force may be required to
slide the HDD bracket enclosure into the unit. [B] Lock
the handle in place.
Step 9. Reconnect the Serial ATA (red) cable [1] and
Power Cable (P7) [2] to the hard drive. Reinstall
previously removed side panel.
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 following the included shipping
instructions.
Ensure that all 4 holes (2 on
each side) are in alignment
Original position of
the handle and HDD
[1]
[2]
[A] [B]