Sony VGN-AW330J Manual
VGN-AWxx Series Solid State Drive
Replacement Instructions
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Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the screw securing the
SSD/HDD access cover.
screwdriver, remove the screw securing the
SSD/HDD access cover.
Step 6. Remove the SSD/HDD access
cover by sliding it in the direction of the
arrows shown above.
cover by sliding it in the direction of the
arrows shown above.
Step 7. Using the enclosed magnetic
screwdriver, remove the three (3) screws
securing the SSD assembly.
screwdriver, remove the three (3) screws
securing the SSD assembly.
Step 8. To remove the drive(s), carefully
detach the SSD from the connector in the
direction shown. Some force may be
needed to unlock the SSD assembly from
the connector. Remove the drive by holding
on the black plastic tab and housing.
detach the SSD from the connector in the
direction shown. Some force may be
needed to unlock the SSD assembly from
the connector. Remove the drive by holding
on the black plastic tab and housing.
(SSD Reinstallation) Steps 9-12
Step 9. Replace the old SSD assembly
with the new one. Carefully place the SSD
assembly on the SSD bay.
with the new one. Carefully place the SSD
assembly on the SSD bay.
Step 10. Attach the drive(s) to the SSD
connector by moving the new SSD assembly
in the direction of the arrows shown in the
picture.
connector by moving the new SSD assembly
in the direction of the arrows shown in the
picture.
Step 13. Reinstall the battery pack and
reconnect the AC Adaptor.
Continue with the recovery process by
following the instructions described on the
back of the recovery disk’s case.
Return the old SSD to Sony following the
included shipping instructions.
reconnect the AC Adaptor.
Continue with the recovery process by
following the instructions described on the
back of the recovery disk’s case.
Return the old SSD to Sony following the
included shipping instructions.
Step 11. Reinstall the three (3) previously
removed screws to secure the SSD
assembly in place.
removed screws to secure the SSD
assembly in place.
Step 12. Re-attach the SSD/HDD access
cover and secure it with the screw shown
in the picture.
cover and secure it with the screw shown
in the picture.