Our warranty period does not cover consumable items such as BIOS batteries etc. Our items do not come with drivers, accessories or power supplies unless otherwise stated.Įverything is fully tested unless otherwise stated. your CPU, operating system) If you are unsure please contact us and we will be happy to help. Please check the compatibility of products before purchasing. When changing laptop/mac components if you are not purchasing like for like please contact us prior to purchase so we can ensure compatibility. This not only ensures data is completely wiped and privacy is protected, but also ensures that the data area and the mechanics of each and every drive we ship is sound. Please be aware all of our photos are stock photos, if you need a particular version or firmware revision please contact us before purchasing to ensure we have it in stock.Īll hard drives are fully tested by performing a HMG Infosec Level 5 wipe on them.
Delete all partitions on the hard drive.The computer will boot from the Windows 7 DVD.In the VAIO Care Menu Menu select Start from Media (USB device/optical disc).Insert the Windows 7 DVD into the DVD drive.Start the computer with the “ Assist” button.Keep the power button pressed to force it to shut down.The computer will automatically try to restart into Windows 8 Select Exit Saving Changes and press Enter.Press Enter on the Boot Mode option and select Legacy.In the BIOS setup select Boot on the top of the screen.
In the VAIO Care Menu select Start BIOS Setup.Press the small “ Assist” button between the Delete button and the display to turn on the computer and display the VAIO Care Menu.This will allow the computer to boot from the Windows 7 DVD. The first step is to turn off UEFI in the BIOS and enable the legacy boot. You can buy the LG external USB DVD drive for $40 at Best Buy, and the Windows 7 at Amazon. If you want to remove the preinstalled Windows 8 from a new Sony VAIO laptop you need an external USB DVD drive and a Windows 7 DVD.
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