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Sony VAIO VPC-EB33FM Hard Drive Replacement

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    • Power down the laptop by pressing the power button.

    • Turn the laptop onto its backside.

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    • To release the battery, hold both the release button and the unlock button at the same time.

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    • Remove the battery out from the notch while continuing to hold the release button.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 7.8 mm cover screws on the bottom corners of the panel.

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    • Use a finger/fingernail to grip the notch at the bottom of the panel to lift it off.

    • You may need to use your other hand to safely remove the panel.

    • You can also use a spudger for this step.

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    • Remove the two remaining 7.8 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Grab the tab between your thumb and index finger.

    • Hold the hard drive securely in a horizontal position using your other hand.

    • Push the hard drive to the left using the plastic tab to disconnect it from the laptop.

    • To prevent damage of the connection on the hard disk drive or the laptop, perform this task slowly and with care.

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    • While still holding the plastic tab, lift the right side of the hard drive out at a 45º angle.

    • Pull the hard drive out.

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    • If you need to remove the bracket from the hard drive, follow the next few steps:

    • Remove the two 3.7 mm screws from either side of the bracket with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Lift the bracket off the hard drive.

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

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