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Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement

Introduction

The PCG F360 comes with a floppy drive in an expansion bay. This can be replaced or swapped out for a battery or for a weight saver.

  1. Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Position the laptop screen-side down as shown.

    • In this position the battery housing will be located on the right hand side.

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  2. Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the panel up and then out to gain access to the battery.

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  4. Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the indentations to pull the old battery out.

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  5. Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The battery is now removed and it is safe to move on to uninstalling other components.

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  6. Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement, Floppy Drive: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Floppy Drive Replacement, Floppy Drive: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • With one hand slide and hold the tab shown.

    • With your other hand, pull the floppy drive out of the floppy drive bay.

    • To replace the floppy drive, simply slide the drive into the slot until it clicks.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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