Sony VAIO PCG-F580 IDE Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 180949

Description:

Steps:

1. On the side with the audio ports, there is a Philips screw. Unscrew it.
2. Push the loose plastic piece, this will loosen the daughterboard from the main case.

3. Open the lid, and pull up on the daughterboard enough to see the ribbon cable.
4. Pull up on the ribbon cable to release it. Don't worry, if you pull it straight up, there will be no damage.
5. Set the daughterboard to the side for now.

6. Unscrew the Philips screw at the top of the keyboard.
7. Remove the ribbon cable by pulling up on the plastic tabs on either sides of the socket with tweezers, then lifting it straight out.
8. Lift the keyboard up at an angle, towards the screen.
9. Note: If you hear what sounds like peeling, that's normal.

10. Unscrew the Philips screws holding the cable into the socket.
11. Pull up on the end of the cable with two fingers.

12. Unscrew the Philips screws holding the drive in place.
13. Lift the drive straight up and out of the laptop.

14. Unscrew the Phillips screws holding the hard drive itself into place.