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How To Replace Hard Drive On A Sony Vpcl212fx

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VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 1

Hard Drive... Adapter connects to re-secure the Hard Drive Door later in the procedure. B...Hard Drive Door. Failure to do so can result in the illustrations may differ from the components shipped. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement... Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions will guide you through the Hard Drive replacement...

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 2

... expose the Hard Drive Cables as shown. Step 5. Hard Drive Disassembly (Steps 8-12) Old Hard Drive Step 7. Grasping the Hard Drive from the Hard Drive to remove. Remove the four (4) screws which secure the Bracket to disengage the Tabs holding the Door in the procedure. Set the old Hard Drive aside. B 2/4 VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Hard Drive Cables Step...

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 3

... Hard Drive Connectors appearing through the Hard Drive Bracket. Reconnect the Hard Drive Step 14. Bracket to the Hard Drive. Align the HDD Bracket Hole over the new Hard Drive. Reseat the Hard Drive into Drive Bracket screws to secure the Cables to the New Hard Drive. Prepare the new Hard Drive for Step 11. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive...

VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 4

... following the instructions described on the Top of the Hard Drive Door with the unit. Step 17. Step 18. Re-tighten the four (4) Hard Drive screws holding the Hard Drive assembly in place. Re-install the four (4) Hard Drive Door Screws to seat the remaining Door Tabs. VPCL2 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 15. Press the Door down to...

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VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 2

... ODD Bracket and slide to the Hard Drive. Carefully remove the ODD Assembly from...Hard Dive later in place. Set the Optical Drive (Label Side Down) on a clean work surface. Identify the six (6) screws which secure the brackets to the Left. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws securing the Optical Drive Assembly. VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement...

VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 3

... proper alignment of the screw holes. Align the tabs on the Bezel with the corresponding ODD side (as shown above. B 3/4 VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Old Hard Drive DriveDrive Step 10. Using the ODD Screws, install the ODD Brackets onto the new ODD. NOTE: Identify tabs on the Bezel and tab holes...

VPCL2 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 4

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VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 1

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VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 2

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VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 3

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VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 4

... by following the included shipping instructions. Plug in power cord. Step 23. VPCL1 Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 20. Re-attach the back cover. loosened. 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. Once connectors are...

VPCL1 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 1

...components shown in damage to apply. Step 1. Carefully lay computer down . VPCL1 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Place the computer standing up . LCD face down . Step 2. A 1/4 Prepare... to help protect LCD. The terms of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is disconnected from the components shipped. Failure to do so can result in the...

VPCL1 Series Optical Disk Drive Replacement Instructions - Page 4

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