Sony Vaio PCG-41216L Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If the laptop is having boot up issues or a potentially failing drive, then use this guide to replace the hard drive.

What you need

1. Step 1 Hard Drive
  Flip the laptop over to begin the process.
  
  Make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged from the power cable.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the two 7mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery cover.
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4. Step 3
  Peel off the ribbon cable, starting at the top by the wifi card.
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5. Step 4
  Remove all of the 7mm Phillips #1 casing screws around the hard drive.
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6. Step 5
  Pull the hard drive out, then remove the 3mm Phillips screws that connect the hard drive to the casing.
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Conclusion

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

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