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Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Battery Replacement

Introduction

The battery of the Vaio VGN-NW240F is on the underside on the laptop. The removal of the battery is an important step that should be taken for any other repair, displacement, or dis-assembly.

  1. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off the laptop.

    • Unplug the charging cable and any other cables plugged into the laptop.

    • Failure to remove or unplug any cables could result in electric shock.

    • Turn the laptop over so that the back panel is facing upwards.

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  3. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate two switches above the battery that lock it into place.

    • Push the left-hand switch, that says "lock" above it, so that it is unlocked.

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  4. Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F (PCG-7184L) Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push and hold the right-hand switch, which says "release" above it, and lift the battery up out of its place.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your battery, line up the battery and slide it in until the second lock (left hand switch) clicks. Then lock the 1st switch.

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