Sony VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive (Replacement Instructions) User Manual
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VPCEA Series Hard Disk Drive
Replacement Instructions
P/N
989201978
Rev. B
3/3
NOTE! Verify proper mounting
of the Hard Drive Bracket with the 
Hard 
Drive,
the
Hard
Drive
connectors should appear below 
the Plastic Pull Tab. 
Step 13. Re-install the four (4) Hard 
Drive Bracket screws to secure the Hard 
Drive Bracket to the New Hard Drive. 
Hard Drive Reinstallation
(Steps 14-18)
Step 14. Insert the Hard Drive 
Assembly into the Hard Drive Bay. 
Hold the Hard Drive on the sides to 
avoid damage. 
Step 15. Install the Hard Drive by sliding 
the assembly to the right. Make sure the 
screw holes align correctly. 
Step 16. Re-install the two (2) Hard 
Drive screws holding the Hard Drive 
Assembly in place. 
Step 17. Re-attach the Hard Drive 
Door. Verify that the Door is flush with 
the Bottom Housing. 
Step 18. Re-install the two (2) Hard 
Drive Door Screws to secure the Door. 
 
 
Step 19. Re-install the battery pack and 
reconnect the AC Adaptor. 
 
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 
using
the
included
shipping instructions.
