Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. only use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm,... runs out of 5 This is normal and is no requirement to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of power after being charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you have reached the end of time, the remaining battery life may have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount ...
... AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. only use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm,... runs out of 5 This is normal and is no requirement to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of power after being charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you have reached the end of time, the remaining battery life may have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount ...
VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...facing down, on a clean or covered surface to avoid damage to the surface of your notebook computer.* The appearance of these instructions. * Sony is disconnected. Step 1. Place the computer, with the Stand facing you may differ from the components shipped. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL ...FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202623 Rev. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process. Before you begin , remove any jewelry you . Failure to do so can result in damage to the unit under the Stand...
...facing down, on a clean or covered surface to avoid damage to the surface of your notebook computer.* The appearance of these instructions. * Sony is disconnected. Step 1. Place the computer, with the Stand facing you may differ from the components shipped. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL ...FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202623 Rev. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process. Before you begin , remove any jewelry you . Failure to do so can result in damage to the unit under the Stand...
VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... will loosen but not cannot be completely removed from the Hard Drive to expose the Hard Drive Cables as shown. For each Hard Drive Cable, grasp the Tab on the connector and slide the Cable away from the Hard Drive. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE... side, lift up to the New Hard Dive later in place. Step 9. Set the old Hard Drive aside. Step 8. Put the screws aside to secure the Bracket to remove. Step 5. B 2/4 Grasping the Hard Drive from the unit. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Hard Drive Cables Step 4. When the Tabs...
... will loosen but not cannot be completely removed from the Hard Drive to expose the Hard Drive Cables as shown. For each Hard Drive Cable, grasp the Tab on the connector and slide the Cable away from the Hard Drive. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE... side, lift up to the New Hard Dive later in place. Step 9. Set the old Hard Drive aside. Step 8. Put the screws aside to secure the Bracket to remove. Step 5. B 2/4 Grasping the Hard Drive from the unit. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Hard Drive Cables Step 4. When the Tabs...
VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... with the Hard Drive Connectors appearing through the Hard Drive Bracket. Re-install the four (4) Hard Step 13. Hard Drive Reinstallation (Steps 13-18) Step 12. Reseat the Hard Drive into Drive Bracket screws to secure the Cables to the New Hard Drive. Reconnect the Hard Drive Step 14. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive...
... with the Hard Drive Connectors appearing through the Hard Drive Bracket. Re-install the four (4) Hard Step 13. Hard Drive Reinstallation (Steps 13-18) Step 12. Reseat the Hard Drive into Drive Bracket screws to secure the Cables to the New Hard Drive. Reconnect the Hard Drive Step 14. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive...
VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 15. Step 17. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the Tabs. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202623 Rev. Slide the Hard... Drive Door up to secure the Door. Return the old Hard Drive to seat the remaining Door Tabs. Re-tighten the four (4) Hard Drive screws holding the Hard Drive ... described on the back of the Hard Drive Bay. Step 19. Reconnect the AC Adaptor. Power on the Top of the Hard Drive Door with the Notches at ...
...Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 15. Step 17. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to secure the Tabs. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202623 Rev. Slide the Hard... Drive Door up to secure the Door. Return the old Hard Drive to seat the remaining Door Tabs. Re-tighten the four (4) Hard Drive screws holding the Hard Drive ... described on the back of the Hard Drive Bay. Step 19. Reconnect the AC Adaptor. Power on the Top of the Hard Drive Door with the Notches at ...
VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202624 Rev. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is disconnected. Hard Drive Door Prepare the Computer CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off and the AC Adapter is not responsible for...shipped. B 1/4 The A/C Adapter connects to the computer. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Step 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process. Before you . o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes ...
...AM TO 11:00 PM EST P/N 989202624 Rev. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is disconnected. Hard Drive Door Prepare the Computer CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off and the AC Adapter is not responsible for...shipped. B 1/4 The A/C Adapter connects to the computer. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Step 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement process. Before you . o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes ...
VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...holding the Door in place. Optical Drive Disassembly (Steps 8-10) Step 8. Remove two screws from the unit. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Insert a non-marking tool into the hole in the procedure. Carefully remove the ODD Assembly from each Bracket. Put the... Screws aside to secure the Bracket to the Hard Drive. B 2/4 Optical Drive Removal (Steps 5-7) Step 5. Identify the six (6) screws which secure the brackets to the new Hard Dive later in the ODD Bracket and slide to remove. Using the enclosed ...
...holding the Door in place. Optical Drive Disassembly (Steps 8-10) Step 8. Remove two screws from the unit. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Insert a non-marking tool into the hole in the procedure. Carefully remove the ODD Assembly from each Bracket. Put the... Screws aside to secure the Bracket to the Hard Drive. B 2/4 Optical Drive Removal (Steps 5-7) Step 5. Identify the six (6) screws which secure the brackets to the new Hard Dive later in the ODD Bracket and slide to remove. Using the enclosed ...
VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... the new ODD (Label side down) and identify the correct Bracket with the tab holes located on the ODD. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive Step 10. Carefully press the Bezel into place. Take note of the different shapes for assembly. B 3/4 Using the ODD Screws, install the...
... the new ODD (Label side down) and identify the correct Bracket with the tab holes located on the ODD. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive Step 10. Carefully press the Bezel into place. Take note of the different shapes for assembly. B 3/4 Using the ODD Screws, install the...
VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... old Optical Drive to seat the remaining Door Tabs. The stamped letters located on the Top of the Hard Drive Door with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the edge of the Computer. Step...new ODD is seated flush on the back of the Hard Drive Bay. Reconnect the AC Adaptor. Align the ODD assembly properly (label side down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. Reinstall the two (2) ODD...sit flush with the unit. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions NOTE: After installation, all brackets should all be facing the same direction.
... old Optical Drive to seat the remaining Door Tabs. The stamped letters located on the Top of the Hard Drive Door with the recovery process by following the instructions described on the edge of the Computer. Step...new ODD is seated flush on the back of the Hard Drive Bay. Reconnect the AC Adaptor. Align the ODD assembly properly (label side down to Sony using the included shipping instructions. Reinstall the two (2) ODD...sit flush with the unit. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions NOTE: After installation, all brackets should all be facing the same direction.
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to apply. The appearance of your computer.* Place your computer on a protected surface with your Sony limited warranty continue ... off , and the AC plug is not responsible for any loss of data associated with the back portion facing you through the replacement process. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. A 1/4 CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off...
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to apply. The appearance of your computer.* Place your computer on a protected surface with your Sony limited warranty continue ... off , and the AC plug is not responsible for any loss of data associated with the back portion facing you through the replacement process. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. A 1/4 CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off...
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... HDD.e. Step 7. PINCH BLUE CONNECTOR TO RELEASE. These screws will be used to remove the HDD access cover. attempting assembly. P/N 989200672 Rev. VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Using the included magnetic screwdriver, loosen the (4) screws securing Step 8. removed. CABLES ATTACHED TO DO NOT PULL. A 2/4 Carefully lift and pull the...
... HDD.e. Step 7. PINCH BLUE CONNECTOR TO RELEASE. These screws will be used to remove the HDD access cover. attempting assembly. P/N 989200672 Rev. VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 4. Using the included magnetic screwdriver, loosen the (4) screws securing Step 8. removed. CABLES ATTACHED TO DO NOT PULL. A 2/4 Carefully lift and pull the...
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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.... removed from old HDD. Re-install the (2) screws with springs previously removed. Proper mounting of HDD bracket can be verified with springs. A 3/4 VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 12. springs previously removed. Step 19. screws with the HDD connectors appearing opposite the bracket tabs. Both screws should now be Step...
.... removed from old HDD. Re-install the (2) screws with springs previously removed. Proper mounting of HDD bracket can be verified with springs. A 3/4 VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 12. springs previously removed. Step 19. screws with the HDD connectors appearing opposite the bracket tabs. Both screws should now be Step...
VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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...by following the included shipping instructions. loosened. Plug in power cord. Re-install the (4) screws previously removed. Return the old HDD to Sony following the instructions described on the back of the recovery disk's case. connected, insert HDD back into the re-connect the (4) screws ...previously Install top side first then carefully HDD Bay. Step 23. VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 20. Once assembly is properly aligned Step 22. P/N 989200672 Rev. Once connectors are properly Step 21.
...by following the included shipping instructions. loosened. Plug in power cord. Re-install the (4) screws previously removed. Return the old HDD to Sony following the instructions described on the back of the recovery disk's case. connected, insert HDD back into the re-connect the (4) screws ...previously Install top side first then carefully HDD Bay. Step 23. VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 20. Once assembly is properly aligned Step 22. P/N 989200672 Rev. Once connectors are properly Step 21.