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Sony Vaio VPCEG26FX Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

In order to successfully complete this guide, please first look at the prerequisite guide. The hard drive needs to be replaced if the laptop is out of storage or the laptop crashes unexpectedly. This would be made apparent through messages when using it. Make sure the replacement hard drive has an operating system installed on it. It should be a 2.5” hard drive size.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VPCEG26FX Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the two (7mm) screws that hold the hard drive panel in place with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • These screws cannot be removed.

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  2. Sony Vaio VPCEG26FX Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic and unscrew the screw on the hard drive using the JIS #0 screwdriver.

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  4. Sony Vaio VPCEG26FX Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Push the hard drive towards the optical reader to unlock it.

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  5. Sony Vaio VPCEG26FX Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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