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Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

The hard drive stores all the user’s data in the laptop, so once the hard drive fails all of the laptop’s data is harder to restore. A hard drive would only have to be removed if the laptop’s screen fails to display, which is often associated with overheating, or if the user is looking to store a larger data set. Before replacing, make sure the replacement hard drive and a Phillips #0 screwdriver are present.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn your computer over so the bottom is facing up.

    • The battery should be in the top on the back of the computer.

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  2. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Initially, the "lock" button should be pushed all the way to the left. To unlock the battery, move the lock button from the left to the right.

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  3. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • After unlocking the battery, hold the "release" button and push to the left.

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  5. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Keep the "release" button pressed.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool (or your hands) to lift the battery up.

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  6. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing up.

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  7. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3.5mm screws on the hard drive cover.

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  8. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the three 8mm screws on the hard drive casing.

    • Remove the black hard drive casing by pulling it off.

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  9. Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-3C2L Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the hard drive by carefully sliding it out.

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Conclusion

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

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