VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... desktop computer on both sides of the cable connectors to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of data associated with equal force on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to remove them. Remove the panel and set aside. Locate the power...
... desktop computer on both sides of the cable connectors to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of data associated with equal force on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to remove them. Remove the panel and set aside. Locate the power...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...bracket in the direction of the arrow. Step 14. P/N 994630000 Rev. E 2/2 VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Take note of the original position of... drive bracket enclosures back inside the bracket. IMPORTANT! Gently reconnect the previously removed power connector marked P8 [1] into the hard drive as indicated above . Remove the... screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws . Return the original hard drive to Sony following the instructions on both sides of the recovery disk's case. Gently reconnect the serial...
...bracket in the direction of the arrow. Step 14. P/N 994630000 Rev. E 2/2 VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Take note of the original position of... drive bracket enclosures back inside the bracket. IMPORTANT! Gently reconnect the previously removed power connector marked P8 [1] into the hard drive as indicated above . Remove the... screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws . Return the original hard drive to Sony following the instructions on both sides of the recovery disk's case. Gently reconnect the serial...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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....* ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the power source. The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the unit: Step [2B], as this example: the lower optical drive.) NOTE! ... panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Failure to do so can result in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. Loosen the front panel cover by incorrect handling of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty...
....* ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the power source. The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the unit: Step [2B], as this example: the lower optical drive.) NOTE! ... panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Failure to do so can result in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. Loosen the front panel cover by incorrect handling of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... from the optical drive you have replaced. (In this example: the lower optical drive.) IMPORTANT! Reinstall the front panel to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630200 Rev. Step 7. Carefully slide the new optical drive into the newly vacant space in ..., reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1] [2] Step 8. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions Step 5. Reinstall the left chassis cover panel in ...
... from the optical drive you have replaced. (In this example: the lower optical drive.) IMPORTANT! Reinstall the front panel to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630200 Rev. Step 7. Carefully slide the new optical drive into the newly vacant space in ..., reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1] [2] Step 8. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions Step 5. Reinstall the left chassis cover panel in ...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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...of these procedures. Carefully remove the front panel in the direction of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening ...away from the power source. Pull two (2) clips at the bottom of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is facing you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty...
...of these procedures. Carefully remove the front panel in the direction of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening ...away from the power source. Pull two (2) clips at the bottom of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is facing you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... direction of arrow.Then using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to its original position , as shown. Reinstall the front panel to the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1]... example: the lower optical drive.) 2 Screws Step 10. IMPORTANT! Return the original optical disk drive to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630100 Rev. Do not over tighten the screw s! VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions Step 5.
... direction of arrow.Then using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws. Reconnect the IDE data cable [ 1] and the power cable [2] to its original position , as shown. Reinstall the front panel to the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1]... example: the lower optical drive.) 2 Screws Step 10. IMPORTANT! Return the original optical disk drive to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630100 Rev. Do not over tighten the screw s! VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions Step 5.
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 12.11 MB)
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5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading ...
5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading ...
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...for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. ...Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer. Page 10 See your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories....
...for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. ...Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer. Page 10 See your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories....
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... for an S-video cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a microphone (optional). 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a VGA monitor. 6 Microphone jack Connection for a compatible digital device, such as...
... for an S-video cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a microphone (optional). 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a VGA monitor. 6 Microphone jack Connection for a compatible digital device, such as...
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... the screen. The task associated with all software applications. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to deactivate the numeric keypad. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to place the computer in uppercase. Standby Press the button to advise you type. Numeric ...not available with each function key may vary from one application to type letters in Standby mode. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Mute Press the button to ...
... the screen. The task associated with all software applications. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to deactivate the numeric keypad. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to place the computer in uppercase. Standby Press the button to advise you type. Numeric ...not available with each function key may vary from one application to type letters in Standby mode. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Mute Press the button to ...
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... OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
... OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
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...; port. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Use the symbol to a connected i.LINK device. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. About the ...i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Page 18 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped...
...; port. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. Use the symbol to a connected i.LINK device. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. About the ...i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Page 18 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 19
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 19
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20
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...end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration...s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your computer's specifications sheet. For information about s upplied ac c es...
...end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration...s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your computer's specifications sheet. For information about s upplied ac c es...
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Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords Page 24 Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Power Cords 1.
Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords Page 24 Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Power Cords 1.
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...section, Setting Up Media Center. 1. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you to restart your computer. Press the power button on the right speaker to this prompt immediately.... Respond to turn on the power. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog ...
...section, Setting Up Media Center. 1. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you to restart your computer. Press the power button on the right speaker to this prompt immediately.... Respond to turn on the power. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog ...
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... Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. Respond to repeat this procedure if your computer 1. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Select the Turn Off... do not use the Power button to turn off your computer does not shut down . About the Power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to your computer for your computer to turn off any prompts...
... Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. Respond to repeat this procedure if your computer 1. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Select the Turn Off... do not use the Power button to turn off your computer does not shut down . About the Power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to your computer for your computer to turn off any prompts...
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... not available, do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that may need to remove. The interior hardware configuration of your computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the unit or follow any procedures described in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD...
... not available, do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that may need to remove. The interior hardware configuration of your computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the unit or follow any procedures described in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD...
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6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Page 50 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Replace the side cover. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8.
6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Page 50 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Replace the side cover. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8.