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How to replace Hard Drive on Sony Vaio VGN-NS110E
Hi guys I have a problem replaciing a sony hard drive because the model of this VAIO doesn't have an easy access hard drive bay like other laptops, I have to open the laptop apart to do that. I am pretty good following service manuals but unfortunately I haven't found any for this model (PCG-7142L) or Sony VAIO VGN-NS110E, I really appreciate any help please :-)
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I had checked that page before Splait thanx but they don't show or tell how to take the computer apart, and I already unscrewed the 19 screws, I dont know the next step, when I try to open the bottom of the laptop it opens just one part the rest seems to be attached to something so I am afraid to mess up any parts inside.
Have you removed the keyboard and battery? Sometimes there are screws under the keyboard holding the whole thing together.
While I don't have experience with that particular model, I have certainly been frustrated with the process of opening one when there's just one more screw I can't find.
What I do in that case is gently lift he two parts of the case apart, attempting to locate where the impediment is, and then looking for the screw in that area. It's there, you just have to figure out how to get to it. (And there may be more than one. Just follow the process and you'll figure it out.)
If you get stuck, see if you can take some decent close up photos and post them here.
While I don't have experience with that particular model, I have certainly been frustrated with the process of opening one when there's just one more screw I can't find.
What I do in that case is gently lift he two parts of the case apart, attempting to locate where the impediment is, and then looking for the screw in that area. It's there, you just have to figure out how to get to it. (And there may be more than one. Just follow the process and you'll figure it out.)
If you get stuck, see if you can take some decent close up photos and post them here.
Great find, @RatBoy1! I hope that helps.
hopefully it should work or be simular. you firstly need to remove the top part of the laptop (hidge cover) undo the screws and pull out the keyboard.
If you are having problems, myself and splait will happily support you. Thanks.
If you are having problems, myself and splait will happily support you. Thanks.
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Ratboy I am trying following some of the manuals that u posted, let me tell you guys this sony model is really hard to open, why SONY does that, they keyboard is stuck there is no little gaps to try to pull it Im going to try to take the bottom part off.... ill keep posting :-(
Ok, is your laptop covered by warrenty ?
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Ok GUYS Finally AWESOME, I will post pictures... THAT is the KEY take the bottom part off, I had u little screw left that was holding the bottom of the laptop, I double checked found it and unscrewed it after that the bottom took off very easily, I really appreciate your help guys... I think you all deserve some points, right?
NOW I have a question for admins or moderators can I get some points if I upload some pictures or make a tutorial because this model is one of new sony vaio's models and is not easy to find a manual to replace the hard drive, can I get some points ?
THANx
NOW I have a question for admins or moderators can I get some points if I upload some pictures or make a tutorial because this model is one of new sony vaio's models and is not easy to find a manual to replace the hard drive, can I get some points ?
THANx
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Has to be done by taking off the bottom part , because there are 2 little screws holding the Hard Drive that you only can see them if you do it that way, if you take off the keyboard, you will not even see the hard drive... I like to work as a teamwork GREAT !!
Cool.
I would reccomend points split splait, ratboy1, Red-King evenly.
Seeing as you opened the question, im not sure whether you can claim points, but its worth an ask for mods
I would reccomend points split splait, ratboy1, Red-King evenly.
Seeing as you opened the question, im not sure whether you can claim points, but its worth an ask for mods
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They all gave me some tips and links but certanly there is not a exact or close manual or answer, but their tips really helped me.
Please report back and let us know what happened or if you need more help.