Sony PCG-FXA47 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User Manual page 41

When attaching your notebook to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert
or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached
port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power, and may result in data
loss.
1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2 On the bottom of the notebook, slide the port replicator cover open.
Port replicator connector
P o r t r e p l i c a t o r c o n n e c t o r
3 If necessary, close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port
replicator.
4 Attach the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it
clicks into place.
Connecting a Port Replicator
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