Sony VPCS1 Series Replacement Instructions

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.
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.
Before you begin, remove any jewelry you may be wearing to prevent scratches to 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 damage caused by incorrect handling of the notebook computer.
Battery
Optical Disk Drive
Hard Drive Door
Prepare the Computer
CAUTION: Make
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.
Step 1. Place the computer upside
down on a protected surface with the
front edge facing you.
P/N 989201343 Rev. B
VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START
sure the
Remove the Battery Pack
Step 2.
1) Slide the left battery tab to the
unlock position.
2) With your right thumb, slide the
right battery tab to the left and hold.
3)
Lift the battery with your left thumb
using the notch at the bottom.

Replacement Instructions

1.
2.
3.
Lift to remove
1/4
Hard Drive Door
Door
ODD Removal
(
Steps 3-8)
Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the two (2)
screws securing the Hard Drive Door.
Put aside the Hard Drive Door
Screws to re-secure the Hard
Drive Door later in the procedure.