Laptop Optical drive replacement - Info required please

Trox · 30 Dec 2008 at 14:30

Hi there,

How hard is it to replace the DVD drive in a Sony Vaio laptop? The laptop is around 3 years old and the DVD drive has stopped reading disks.

The owner took the Vaio to the people in purple shirts who said... It'll cost £250 to replace and take 2 weeks, they will also sort anything else thats wrong with it up to a value of £500.

Obviously the guy that served them had a good sense of humour...

Any info on the cost of a drive and how hard itll be to replace is appreciated!

Trox

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I've still to see the laptop

Trox · 30 Dec 2008 at 19:22

Thanks for the replies guys

The laptop model is Sony Vaio PCG 7G1M

Had a look at the underneath, nothing seem to be there for removing the drive :/

Trox · 30 Dec 2008 at 20:26

Ahh ok mate, cheers

The model number its VGN FS415S

Also heres a pic of the underside

I just want to be certain before i start removing all the screws, as its not mine

Easy access to the hard drive and memory...

Trox · 31 Dec 2008 at 12:53

Thanks a lot guys and cheers for the guide Beermonster!

After the Newyear ill phone around a couple of places for the new drive.

Happy New Year when it comes guys!

Trox