How to Open the Sony Notebook Model PCG-962A

Many small screws keep the laptop held together.

Laptops are portable computers capable of performing many tasks in a mobile environment and thus afford the user more freedom than their desktop counterparts. Unlike their desktop counterparts, the laptop has fixed hardware so upgrading a laptop can be difficult to perform. Remember, opening your Sony Notebook Model PCG-962A, like other laptop models, could void your warranty and make you liable for any damage accrued. Become knowledgeable when dealing with delicate electronic equipment.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver
• Mini flat-head screwdriver
• ESD wrist wrap
• Cup

Instructions

1. Shut down the computer and remove any wires that might be connected to it. Use a table and work area to begin opening the laptop. Use a cup or similar container to keep any loose screws from becoming lost screws. Wrap the ESD wrist wrap around your wrist before following the next step.

2. Place the laptop on its back so the battery back and vents are facing up toward you. Find five screws that are presented in a square arrangement on the right side of the laptop's underside.

3. Using the screwdriver, unscrew all of the screws and place them in the cup for safekeeping. Slide the tip of the screwdriver underneath the square plastic cover and remove it.

4. Reverse the steps if you wish to put everything back together to its original condition.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult the user manual for a more detailed view and information that might not be covered in this guide.

References

• Sony: PCG962A Product Page
• Manual shark: PCGFX215 PCG-962A