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Upgrading and
Maintaining Your
Slimtop™ LCD
Computer
In the future, you may want to upgrade your computer to increase its
functionality. This section describes how to open your computer, insert add-on
boards, and add memory. For more information on upgrading your Sony
computer, see the System Reference Manual. You can download the System
Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
Overview
The procedures in this section assume you are familiar with the general
terminology associated with personal computers and with regulatory compliance
required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Observe proper safety
precautions when you modify your computer. Read "Notes on Use" in the VAIO
Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide before upgrading your Sony computer.
Always switch the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet before
you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment.
Otherwise, damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and
other components. Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD
workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area
and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (for
example, cellophane wrappers). Ground yourself by maintaining continuous
contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the
procedure.
Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer
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Summary of Contents for Sony VAIO Slimtop Series
- Page 1 In the future, you may want to upgrade your computer to increase its functionality. This section describes how to open your computer, insert add-on boards, and add memory. For more information on upgrading your Sony computer, see the System Reference Manual. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...
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Page 2: Removing The Cover
Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer Removing the Cover If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover. To remove the cover Remove the screw from the top of the rear panel. - Page 3 To insert an add-on board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use” in the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
- Page 4 Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer Install the add-on board by plugging it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover. Installing a PCI card Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual for the add-on board).
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Page 5: Adding Memory
To install memory Always observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use” in the VAIO Slimtop™ LCD Computer User Guide. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. - Page 6 Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer Installing Memory Edge Connectors Latch Notch Center Notch Slot To avoid damaging the DIMM slot, move the DIMM slot latches slightly outward to relieve pressure. The module should then click easily into place. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the slot.
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Page 7: Replacing The Lithium Battery
CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. For detailed information on replacing the lithium battery, see the System Reference Manual. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/... - Page 8 NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY - NOT INTENDED FOR PRINT.