Sony VGN-BZ540N/B Replacement Instructions

VGN-BZ Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process. If you need additional help, please call 1-866-651-7669 for technical support from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm EST.

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

9 Place your notebook 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 the Battery Pack. (ODD Removal) Steps 3-6

CAUTION : Make sure the Locate the release tab as shown in computer is turned off, the lid is the picture. closed, and the AC Adapter is disconnected. Failure to do so can result in damage to the computer.

Place the computer upside down on a protected surface with the front edge

Step 3. Locate ODD Bay

1. Slide the left battery tab to the Unlock position.

Rotate the computer with the

2. With your finger slide the

Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Bay right battery tab in the facing you as shown in the release direction and hold. picture.

3. Hook your finger under the facing you. battery pack and lift.

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P/N 994659200 Rev. A 1/2

VGN-BZ Series Optical Disk Drive

Replacement Instructions

(Look for the screw hole with 3 dots)

Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the one (1) screw securing the optical drive.

Step 5. To initiate the removal of the optical drive, slightly pull the optical drive door as shown in the picture.

Step 6. With even force carefully remove the optical drive by pulling it away from the unit.

(ODD Reinstallation) Steps 7-11

Step 7. Install New Optical Drive.

Hold the new optical drive by the edges and align it with the bay opening.

Step 8. Carefully slide the optical drive into the bay and back into place.

Step 9. To ensure proper assembly and connection, with even force push the ODD back into place.

(Optical drive should be sitting flush with the edge of the computer)

Step 10.

IMPORTANT! Make sure the screw hole is aligned before re-installing screw.

Step 11. Re-install the previously removed screw.

Step 12. Re-install the battery pack.

Return the old ODD Bay to Sony following the included shipping instructions.

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE US CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-651-7669 FROM 9:00 AM TO 11:00 PM EST

P/N 994659200 Rev. A 2/2