Sony Vaio VGN-SR140E CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Introduction

The battery must be removed before any other part is serviced or replaced. The CD/DVD drive is secured with two screws. To access the two screws holding in the CD/DVD drive, the hard drive and RAM covers must be removed. When the screws are removed, the CD/DVD drive slides easily out of the laptop.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Turn the laptop over and orient it as shown in the figure.

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Step 2

Slide the lock latch to the right to release the battery lock.
Slide and hold the release latch to the left.

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Step 3

Use a fingernail or plastic opening tool lift the battery while holding the release latch.Rotate the battery up and away from you to remove it from the laptop.

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Step 4 CD/DVD Drive

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen all four screws. These screws are secured to their covers with retaining clips.

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Step 5

Lift the two covers with a fingernail or plastic opening tool from the sides the screws were present. Two tabs are securing the covers on the side opposite the screws.

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