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Posted by Mill on October 4, 2007, 5:53 pm
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Thanks!!! Got it!!!!
> Lily wrote:
>> I need to pull the hard drive on this puppy and don't see any
>> easy way. What is required to get the hdd out??
>>
>> thanks
>
> If you are mechanically inclined, you might have a chance at removing the
> drive. Download the manual in pdf format from
>
http://fileshare.eshop.bg/downloadsm/25839/Sony%20Computer_PCG-R505%20(all%20version).html
>
> You are in luck: Sony normally provides only an exploded view of the
> notebook, sometimes with the screws that need to be removed in bold or in
> color. This one has a flow diagram that show only the keyboard and
> palmrest need be removed to get at the HD. The keyboard and palrest
> instructions are numbered sequentially in their respective drawings.
>
> If you have to release the keyboard cable, be sure to unlock the wedge on
> the cable clamp at the mainboard - do NOT PULL THE CABLE OUT unless the
> wedge is removed first! The palmrest cable (touchpad) is likely a ribbon
> cable that does pull out using the blue tab. Replace that cable by
> grasping both the blue tab and the cable. (Blue is usual for Sony ribbon
> cable tabs, yours might be different)
>
> Good luck with this. Post *any* questions before going at the HD
> replacement with hammer and tongs late at night.
>
> Q
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