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Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

If your computer is running slowly, and other troubleshooting options are not working, you may need to replace your hard drive. This guide will walk you through how to remove your hard drive, requiring only a PH0 screwdriver.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip your laptop so that the bottom is facing up.

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  2. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the “Lock” switch to the right.

    • Slide and hold the “Release” switch to the left.

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  4. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the “Release” switch, lift the lip of the battery.

    • Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.

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  5. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #0PH screwdriver, unscrew the three 4.80mm screws on the back of the device.

    • The screws are held into the panel by washers, they will not fall out once unscrewed.

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  6. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the panel.

    • Use the #0PH screwdriver to remove the four 3.61mm screws.

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  7. Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VPC-Y2190X Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the hard drive.

    • Remove the hard drive by pulling it to the left.

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Conclusion

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

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