Sony VGC-RC110GX Replacement Instructions

VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.

9 To avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.*

9 Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the computer's case.

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9 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o

Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. o

Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.

9 The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from the components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.

* Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer under these procedures. The terms of your Sony Limited Warranty continue to apply.

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Step 1. Prepare the Computer. Step 2. Remove Side Panel.

CAUTION : Make sure the

Locate the release tab on the right computer is turned off and the side panel. Use your thumb or finger power cord is disconnected. Failure and gently press the tab in and to do so can result in damage to the release the pressure. The panel will computer. pop up out of the slot.

Place the computer on a solid surface with the front facing you.

Step 3. Identify the location of the hard drive’s connections as shown: the Serial ATA cable (red) is identified with [1] and the Power

Cable (P7) with [2].

P/N 994636300 Rev. B 1/2

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VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

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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.

Original position of the handle and HDD

Ensure that all 4 holes (2 on each side) are in alignment

Step 6. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that secure the hard drive

Step 7. Slide new hard drive inside the bracket enclosure with all holes in alignment. Reinstall the four into the bracket enclosure. IMPORTANT ! Before (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into proceeding, take note of original position of the drive inside the bracket. Slide out the original drive. the bracket.

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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.

P/N 994636300 Rev. B 2/2