Sony Vaio PCG-5N4L CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Sony Vaio PCG-5N4L CD/DVD Drive Replacement This guide will show you how to replace the CD/DVD drive.

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Sony Vaio PCG-5N4L CD/DVD Drive Replacement

INTRODUCTION The battery must be removed before any other part is serviced or replaced. The CD/DVD drive is secured with two screws. To access the two screws holding in the CD/DVD drive, the hard drive and RAM covers must be removed. When the screws are removed, the CD/DVD drive slides easily out of the laptop.

TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)

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Sony Vaio PCG-5N4L CD/DVD Drive Replacement

Step 1 — Battery 

Turn the laptop over and orient it as shown in the figure.

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Slide the lock latch to the right to release the battery lock.

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Slide and hold the release latch to the left.

Step 2

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Step 3

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Use a fingernail or plastic opening tool lift the battery while holding the release latch.Rotate the battery up and away from you to remove it from the laptop.

Step 4 — CD/DVD Drive 

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen all four screws. These screws are secured to their covers with retaining clips.

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Step 5 

Lift the two covers with a fingernail or plastic opening tool from the sides the screws were present. Two tabs are securing the covers on the side opposite the screws.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove both 6.5mm screws and set them aside.

Step 6

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Step 7 

Gently slide the CD/DVD drive out of the laptop.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-23 07:33:07 AM.

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