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Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the following ten screws from the bottom case of the laptop:

    • Two 6.5mm Phillips #00 Phillips screws.

    • Four 8.95mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Four 6.25mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • The screws may be hidden underneath a rubber foot that can be removed with a spudger.

  2. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to separate the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Lift the lower cover and pull away from the laptop.

  3. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the eight Phillips #00 screws from the battery:

    • Six 4.65mm screws.

    • Two 4.65mm screws.

  4. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery up and pull it out of the laptop.

  5. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 3.20mm Phillips #00 screws from the hard drive.

  6. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger to flip up the black latch on the ZIF connectors.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out of the ZIF connectors and fold them over the hard drive.

    • Disconnect the hard drive and remove.

  7. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 3.70mm Phillips #00 screws from the hard drive mounting case.

    • Carefully peel foil tray off of hard drive.

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