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Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer
Upgrading and
Maintaining Your VAIO
Digital Studio™
Computer
In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your computer. This
section describes how to open your computer and insert an add-on board, add
memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive. For
more information on upgrading your Sony computer, see the computer 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 that you are familiar with the general
terminology associated with personal computers and with the 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 Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide before upgrading your Sony
computer.
Always switch the power off 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.
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- Page 1 Observe proper safety precautions when you modify your computer. Read “Notes on Use” in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide before upgrading your Sony computer. Always switch the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment.
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Page 2: Removing The Side Cover
Removing the Side Cover If you remove the side 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 side cover. To remove the side cover Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. - Page 3 Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use” in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide. To insert an add-on board Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
- Page 4 Install the add-on board by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot. Installing an add-on board Attach any internal cables that the board requires (see the manual that came with the add-on board). Replace the side cover as described in “Replacing the Side Cover.’’...
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Page 5: Adding Memory
Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add RIMMs to your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use” in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide. To install memory Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. - Page 6 Interior RIMM Banks (Inside System) BANK Crimms (2) installed in Bank 1 by default 64 MB (2) Rimms installed in Bank 0 by default BANK Handle the RIMM only by the edges, and remove it from its anti-static package. Locate the notches on the bottom edge of the RIMM. Align the module over the banks that originally held the CRIMMs.
- Page 7 Adding Memory Installing Memory Latch Edge Connectors To avoid damaging the RIMM slot, move the RIMM slot tabs slightly outward to relieve pressure. The module should click easily into place. Reinstall the power supply and any add-on cards or components you removed.
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Page 8: Replacing The Lithium Battery
Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. When this occurs, you need to replace the lithium battery. To replace the lithium battery Write down any changes you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. - Page 9 There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. You must replace the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to the instructions in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values.
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Page 10: Installing An Additional Hard Disk Drive
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3½-inch hard disk drive. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. -
Page 11: To Install An Additional Hard Disk Drive
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave (see the manual that came with your drive for configuration instructions). Installing a Hard Drive Remove the side cover as described in “Removing the Side Cover.’’ Detach the power and drive cables from the hard disk drive that is already installed in your computer. - Page 12 Unlock the drive holder from the chassis by pulling down on the tab located at the bottom of the drive holder and then slide it out. Removing the Drive Holder Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay.
- Page 13 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. Be sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive. Connect the second power connector to the new drive (see the manual that came with your drive for detailed instructions).
- Page 14 Select the option “2. Create Extended DOS Partition” and press Enter. Select “3. Create logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition” and press Enter. Specify the maximum size for the partition and press Enter. Remove the startup floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and restart your computer.
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Page 15: Replacing The Side Cover
Replacing the Side Cover Replacing the Side Cover To replace the side cover Align the tabs on the side cover to the chassis rim. Press the side cover firmly against the unit until it snaps into place. Replacing the Side Cover...