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Question posted by savannahgausnell on September 5th, 2014

How To Factory Restore My Pc, Sony Vgc-rb33g

I was recently gifted a previously owned Vail Sony desktop. I would like to restore it to its original factory settings, as if I were to have purchased the computer brand new, in the box. Also... where to go from there. What is the best operating system for this pc? Updates to install? Help!!!!

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2006 VAIO Accessories Guide - Page 1

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2006 VAIO Accessories Guide - Page 2

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VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006 - Page 1

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VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006 - Page 2

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VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 1

...hard drive bracket. Remove the panel and set aside. IMPORTANT! Proceed and disconnect these procedures. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions ...desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue to the unit or personal injury. The terms of the arrow. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws and set...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 2

... magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the two (2) previously removed screws . Re-assemble the chassis panel cover. IMPORTANT! Gently insert the new hard drive into indicated positions on the back of the arrow. Step 9. Return the original hard drive to Sony following the instructions on both sides of the bracket and set aside. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions - Page 1

...of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of unit. VGC-RBxx ...desktop computer on the inside of the front of the unit: Step [2B], as this example: the lower optical drive.) NOTE! Remove the panel and set... [ 2] from exposed circuitry when possible. Failure to the PC or personal injury. Rotate the unit so the panel with...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions - Page 2

... the power cable [2] to the new optical disk drive you are aligned. 2 1 [1] [2] Step 8. Step 11. IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the previously removed screwsfollowing the above seq uence. (In this example: the lower optical drive.) Step 6. Step 7. Step 9. Return the original optical disk drive to its original position , as shown. Pull out...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions - Page 1

...set it aside. Step 4. Carefully remove the front panel in the direction of your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to the PC...jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* ü Place your computer or any loss of the ...Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by pulling down thet w o(2) black clips on the bottom of unit. VGC...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions - Page 2

.... Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, reinstall the previously removed screwsfollowing the above sequence. ( In this example: the lower optical drive.) 2 Screws Step 10. Step 9. Do not over tighten the screws! Return the original optical disk drive to Sony following the included shipping instructions P/N 994630100 Rev. Step 11. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper...
Safety Information - Page 4

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VAIO User Guide - Page 42

...turn on -screen instructions to troubleshoot problems you are not able to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. About the benefits of registering with your computer.  Limited... register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. You are prompted to register...
VAIO User Guide - Page 58

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VAIO User Guide - Page 111

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VAIO User Guide - Page 112

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VAIO User Guide - Page 113

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VAIO User Guide - Page 115

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Welcome Mat - Page 1

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Marketing Specifications - Page 1

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