Sony Vaio VGN-SR130N Replacement Instructions

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.
Before you begin, place your notebook computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid
damage to the computer's case.*
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.
Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your notebook
computer.*
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.
Step 1. Prepare the Computer.
CAUTION:
Make sure the computer
is turned off, the lid is 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
facing you.
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P/N Rev. X2
VGN-SRxx Series Optical Disk Drive
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
Push left tab in the unlock position
Step 2.
Remove the Battery Pack.
1. Slide the left battery tab to the
unlock position.
2. With your right thumb, slide the
right battery tab in the release
direction and hold.
3. Remove the battery by lifting the
side where the arrow is pointing.
Replacement Instructions
1.
2.
3.
Lift to remove
1/2
HDD Access Cover
(ODD Removal) Steps 3-8
Step 3. Locate ODD Bay, Memory
Access Cover and HDD Access Cover.
Rotate the computer with the Optical
Disk Drive (ODD) Bay facing you as
shown in the picture. The Memory and
HDD access covers will need to be
removed to reveal the screws securing
the ODD in place.
Memory Access
Cover
ODD Bay