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Sony Vaio VPCEL17FX Disc Drive Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the disc drive is a relatively easy procedure, requiring only one screw to remove. The hardest part will be tracking down a replacement, which will likely be found in the secondhand market, like eBay.

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VPCEL17FX Disc Drive Replacement, Disc Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screw in the hole marked by three vertical dots, shown here.

    • The screw is located on the bottom panel of the computer, next to the information panel with the production date.

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  3. Sony Vaio VPCEL17FX Disc Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull out the 0.6 mm screw, or rotate the laptop and let it fall out.

    • Be sure to not lose track of this screw, it holds the disc drive in place.

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  4. Sony Vaio VPCEL17FX Disc Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the edge of the disc drive until you feel it start to come out. Pull it all the way out, and set it aside.

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Conclusion

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

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