Sony PCV-E302DS VAIO User Manual page 904

Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower
In the future you may want to install additional boards to expand the functionality of your
computer. This section describes how to open your computer and insert add-in boards, add
memory, replace the lithium battery, and install an additional hard disk drive. For more information
on upgrading your Sony computer, see the VAIO MicroTower Reference Manual. You can download
this electronic document from the Sony website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
The procedures in this section assume you are familiar with the general terminology associated with
personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment. Read
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-in cards, and other components. Do 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 (cellophane wrappers, for
example). Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the
chassis while performing the procedure.
Inserting an Add-in Board
You can add up to two additional PCI boards to the system.
Your VAIO MicroTower cannot accommodate PCI add-in boards exceeding 7.7" in length.
To insert an add-in board
Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer. See
on Use.
1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer, display, and
speakers.
2. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3. Remove the left-side panel as described on page
4. Identify the expansion slot where you want to insert the add-in board.
5. Remove the slot cover for the slot you have chosen.
Notes on Use before upgrading your Sony computer.
Removing the Left-Side
Notes
Panel.
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