Adding And Removing Memory - Sony VAIO PCG-VX71P User Manual

Precautions
Precautions
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential
damage.
Your notebook and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling, it is recommended that:
You contact your dealer to install a new memory module.
You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook.
You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel.
Please contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance.

Adding and removing memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You
can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules.
Be careful when adding memory. Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a
malfunction.
For memory upgrades, use only PC100 (CL2) SDRAM Micro DIMM.
Depending on the configuration of your notebook, the number of available slots can vary from the
following.
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory expansion board,
ensure the following:
Handle the memory module gently.
The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated
with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment.
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