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Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX Back Case

Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to remove the back of the laptop in order to access, repair, and replace internal parts.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX Back Case, Back case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over and orient it as shown.

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    • Remove the battery by pinching the two lock tabs towards the center.

    • Next, lift up on the battery to remove it.

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  3. Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the twenty-two 5.6 mm screws from the back of the laptop.

    • Be sure to remove all screws, including those that are typically covered by the battery.

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    • Now, remove the small covers from the back of the case.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the three 5.6 mm screws from the covers (one screw on the RAM cover [middle] and two screws on the Hard Drive cover [bottom right]).

    • Then, lift up on and remove these covers as shown in the third image.

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    • Remove the hard drive.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two remaining 4.9 mm screws holding the hard drive into place.

    • Next, lift up and pull outwards to release the hard drive from its socket.

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  7. Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX Back Case: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using your fingers, grasp the black tab and lightly pull up on the ribbon cable to detach it from the motherboard.

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  8. Sony Vaio VPCCW17FX Back Case: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • After proper removal of all necessary screws, gently lift up on the back case to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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