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Sony VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading And Maintaining

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  • Page 1 Upgrading and Maintaining ® Your VAIO Computer ®...
  • Page 2 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 computer Reference Manual. You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 3 Some models, such as Configure-to-Order systems, may already contain installed add-in cards. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer. See “Notes on Use” in the VAIO User Guide.
  • Page 4 VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading and Maintaining To insert an add-in board: Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. Remove the sideplate as described on page 3. Locate the available expansion slot. Remove the screw, and then remove the slot cover.

  • Page 5: Adding Memory

    The computer has two memory slots. For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 SDRAM DIMM modules. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http:// www.sony.com/accessories. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to...
  • Page 6 VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading and Maintaining To install memory: Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. Remove the sideplate as described on page 3. If necessary, remove any cables, add-in cards, or other components to access the DIMM sockets.
  • Page 7 Adding Memory Press evenly against the DIMM’s upper corners. The end latches snap into position automatically. Reinstall any add-in cards or components you removed. Replace the sideplate and reinstall the screws, as described on page 16.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading and Maintaining Replacing the Lithium Battery After several years, when the lithium battery starts to weaken, the system settings stored in CMOS RAM, such as the date and time, may be wrong. When this occurs, you need to replace the lithium battery.
  • Page 9 Replacing the Lithium Battery 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 User Guide. Replace the sideplate and reinstall the screws, as described on page 16. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values.

  • Page 10: Installing An Additional Hard Disk Drive

    For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive, see the computer Reference Manual. You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http:/ / / www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 11 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Pull the drive holder secure lever and slide the drive holder up and out. Removing the PCV-J100 drive holder...
  • Page 12 VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading and Maintaining Removing the PCV-J100 drive holder (continued) 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 Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Do not overtighten the screws. Attaching drive screws in the PCV-J100 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive.
  • Page 14 VAIO PCV-J100 Upgrading and Maintaining Connect the second power connector to the new drive. Attaching drive cables in the PCV-J100...
  • Page 15 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back. Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis. Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notch at the bottom of the slot.
  • Page 16 Replace the screw at the mid-right of the metal backplate. Gently press the frame until it clicks into place. © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. All...