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    Removing the hard drive from a Sony laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by listonyoung, Jul 31, 2005.

  1. listonyoung

    listonyoung Newbie

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    I have a Sony Vaio PCG XG29 tha has given up the ghost.
    I want to remove the hard drive to get the data and to use as a separate pocket hard drive. I have done the easy bit and I have the enclosure!
    Does anyone have and advice as to how to get the drive out? Any links or diagrams gretly appreciated. Sony just keep saying that it is not a replaceable part and so I should send the unit to them to be repaired!
    Anyone have any tips?
    Listonyoung
     
    listonyoung, Jul 31, 2005
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  2. mcupples

    mcupples Newbie

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    No tips, but just wondering if you found anything out? I'm trying to replace the HDD in my PCG-F590.
     
    mcupples, Jul 22, 2006
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  3. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    You can google for a Sony teardown guide.

    Sonys tend to be less user accessible than most laptops. Your best bet is to slowly and carefully remove your casing screws and take the thig appart.
     
    RogueMonk, Jul 22, 2006
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    mcupples Newbie

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    mcupples, Jul 22, 2006
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