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  VGN-BZ Series Hard Disk Drive 

 

            Replacement Instructions 

 

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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. 
 

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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.* 

 

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Place your notebook computer on a clean, stable and covered surface to avoid damage to the 
computer's case.

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Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: 

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Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. 

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Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up. 

 

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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. 

Step 2.

 

Remove the Battery Pack.

  

 

Locate the release tab as shown in 
the picture.  

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Slide the left battery tab to 
the Unlock position.  

2. 

With your finger slide the 
right battery tab in the 
release direction and hold. 

3. 

Hook your finger under the 
battery pack and lift. 

(Look for the screw hole with 2 dots)

 

 

(HDD Removal) Steps 3-7)

 

Step 3.

 Rotate the computer with 

the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Bay 
facing you as shown in the 
picture. Using the enclosed 
magnetic screwdriver, 

loosen

 the 

one (1) screw securing the hard 
drive access cover.   

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