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Sony Vaio PCG-F360 Optical Drive Replacement

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This guide will show you how to release the optical drive. There are a variation of screws that need to be removed before you can release the optical drive by sliding it out. Please read the instructions while using the pictures for reference.

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    • Position the laptop screen-side down as shown.

    • In this position the battery housing will be located on the right hand side.

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    • Lift the panel up and then out to gain access to the battery.

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    • Use the indentations to pull the old battery out.

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    • The battery is now removed and it is safe to move on to uninstalling other components.

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    • There are two screws on the left hand side of the laptop near the IR (Infared remote) receiver (see image). Remove them using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

    • Slide the speaker panel towards the left, then carefully flip it over onto the keyboard.

    • Make sure not to pull the speaker panel away from the computer just yet - it is still connected!

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    • On the inside of the speaker panel, using a spudger, push the beige tab in the direction of the ribbon. It should only move a small amount.

    • Remove the ribbon by gently pulling on it, there should be little or no resistance.

    • Now the speaker panel can be set aside.

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    • Remove the metal screw that will be located at the red circle.

    • Pull on the green strip, and the keyboard should come free easily.

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    • Remove the three screws surrounding the fan.

    • Take off the guard that you just unscrewed.

    • Carefully flip over the heat pipe and the metal sheet connected to it.

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    • Remove the three screws from the heat tube cover.

    • Carefully remove the cover.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the ribbon connected to the optical drive.

    • Slide the optical drive free of the enclosure.

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

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