Sony VGC-RT100Y - Manual (Page 145)

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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay (Port 1)
To replace the hard disk drive
1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on
the left and right of the computer.
2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer.
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover
(page 21) for the procedure.
3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer.
4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down.
5 Push and hold the tabs (1) on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY (Port 1) cover (2) and remove the cover.
6 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the current hard disk drive.