Sony VGN-AW160J Manual

 

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Step 1. Prepare the Computer.  
 

CAUTION

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Place the computer upside down on a 
protected surface with the front edge 
facing you.

 

 
 

Step 2. Remove the Battery Pack.  

 

1.  Slide the left battery tab to the 

unlock position. 

2.  With your right thumb, slide the 

right battery tab in the release 
direction and hold. 

3.  Remove the battery by lifting the 

side where the arrow is pointing. 

Step 3. Locate the SSD/HDD Bay. 

Place the computer on the protected 
surface with the Solid State Drive / Hard 
Disk Drive (SSD/HDD) Bay facing you 
as shown in the picture.

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. 

 

HDD Bay 

Push left tab in the unlock position 

Lift to remove