Sony VGC-RA718G Manual

Page of 2
 
VGC-RA7xx Series Hard Disk Drive 
 
            Replacement Instructions 
 
 
 
P/N 994629300 
Rev. C
 
1/2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Step 3
  The PC should be with 
its inside facing to you. Identify 
the location of the hard drive’s 
connections as shown: the IDE 
cable is [1] and power cable [2]
Step 1
.   
CAUTION!        
Disconnect the power cord. 
Failure to do so can result in 
unit damage or personal 
injury.
 
 Place your PC on a solid 
surface with the left side panel 
facing towards you. 
Step 2
  To remove the side panel, locate 
the release tab and press it down as 
shown. Lift up the panel and place it aside. 
Left  
Side Panel 
 
[1] 
[2]
These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.  
 
 
To avoid electric shock please make sure product is turned off and disconnected from the power 
source. Remove jewelry before you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop 
computer.* 
 
Place your desktop computer on a clean, stable and 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. 
 
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.  
IMPORTANT!  
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START