Upgrading and Maintaining Your Slimtop™ LCD Computer
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Upgrading and
Maintaining Your
Slimtop™ LCD
Computer
In the future, you may want to upgrade your computer to increase its
functionality. This section describes how to open your computer, insert add-on
boards, and add memory. For more information on upgrading your Sony
computer, see the
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 you are familiar with the general
terminology associated with personal computers and with 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
Slimtop™ LCD Computer User 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-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.
