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Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the hard drive in your Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 laptop.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the closed laptop on its screen so the bottom is facing towards you.

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  2. Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push both latches towards the center of the battery.

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  4. Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Revome the battery by pushing it away from the laptop.

    • Set the battery away from the laptop.

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  5. Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Locate and remove the screw (Length: 7.7mm) for the hard drive cover.

    • Slide the cover until it is free from the laptop case.

    • Lift the cover to remove.

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  6. Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-FS640 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate and remove the four screws (Length: 7.7mm) holding the Hard Drive tray in place.

    • Using the tab on the tray, slide the Hard Drive away from the main body of the laptop.

    • The Hard Drive should now be disconnected.

    • Lift the drive out with the tab on the tray.

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Conclusion

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

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