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Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement

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    1. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the laptop over so its underside is facing upwards and visible.

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    2. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Once you flip the laptop over, make sure the right tab is pushed upwards to unlock it.

      • Use your left hand to push up the left tab to release the battery.

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    3. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • After the battery is released, locate the small gap where the battery and the shell meet. Then lift the gap up and rotate the battery up and away from yourself.

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    4. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the battery away.

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    1. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the hard drive cover.

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    2. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • After the screw have been removed, pop the hard drive cover open.

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    3. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive.

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    4. Sony Vaio SVE171C11L Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • When finished removing the screws, use your fingers to hold the blue ribbon attached from the hard drive to remove it from laptop

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Conclusion

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

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