Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer
Overview
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, and replace the lithium battery.
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
Notes on Use
in the
VAIO
®
Consumer Information Guide
before upgrading your Sony computer.
Always switch the power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet 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).
Removing the Cover
If you remove the 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 cover.
1.
Push down on the two projections at the rear of the system unit.
2.
Remove the cover in the direction illustrated by the arrow shown below.
Inserting an Add-in Board
There are two PCI expansion slots in this computer. One slot contains the factory-installed modem
card. The second slot is empty, which enables you to install an add-in board to expand the
functionality of your system. On some models, such as configure-to-order systems, this slot may
already be filled. You can install add-in boards that support Windows
®
98 Second Edition and the PCI
revision 2.1 specification.
Your VAIO Slimtop LCD Computer cannot accommodate PCI add-in boards exceeding 6.6" 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
Notes on Use
in the VAIO
®
Consumer Information Guide.
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