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Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement

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    1. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #0 screws on the bottom of the computer that secure the plastic backing.

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    2. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the bottom plate towards yourself until it unhinges fully.

      • Once the plate is free from the backing remove it completely.

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    3. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Look for the blue tab that is located to the bottom left of the battery.

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    4. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the blue tab towards yourself until you hear a click.

      • Once the blue tab is released, pull up on the battery.

      • Once the battery can move freely, take it out completely.

      • It may be helpful to have a spudger to make it easier to release the blue tab.

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    1. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement, SD Card Board: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement, SD Card Board: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove seven 3mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the computer.

      • Remove eight 5mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    2. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully remove the disk drive from its compartment.

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    3. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the three 2mm Phillips #00 screws located on the top right edge.

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    4. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull apart the top and bottom plastic bodies.

      • Carefully remove the cable connectors.

      • Slowly detach bottom component to avoid tearing wires/connectors.

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    5. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Pull apart your device and set aside the screen of your laptop.

      • Locate the SD Card Board in the bottom left of the computer body.

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    6. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the cables from their connectors.

      • Do not apply too much force to the cable connectors or they may tear.

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    7. Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL SD Card Board Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Lightly press down on the bottom left corner of the plastic frame.

      • Pull SD Board out towards you once it feels loose.

      • Once the SD Board is free from the plastic, remove completely

      • The SD Card slot is shown.

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Conclusion

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

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