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Sony Vaio PCG-41216L Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If the laptop is having boot up issues or a potentially failing drive, then use this guide to replace the hard drive.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio PCG-41216L Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-41216L Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over to begin the process.

    • Make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged from the power cable.

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    • Remove the two 7mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery cover.

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    • Peel off the ribbon cable, starting at the top by the wifi card.

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    • Remove all of the 7mm Phillips #1 casing screws around the hard drive.

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  6. Sony Vaio PCG-41216L Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the hard drive out, then remove the 3mm Phillips screws that connect the hard drive to the casing.

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Conclusion

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

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