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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Installing an Add-on Card
Your computer has one open expansion slot. An expansion slot enables you to install a PCI standard based expansion card
to expand the functionality of your computer. Before you purchase an expansion card, make sure the card supports Windows
XP and the PCI standard. The length of the add-on card (1) should not exceed 16 cm.
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Observe the proper safety precautions when you add a card to your VAIO computer. See Before Upgrading Your Computer
The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident arising from installation of an add-on card by yourself.
Make sure you disconnect your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources and allow the computer to cool down before installing or
removing an add-on card. Installing or removing an add-on card while your computer is connected to its power source may cause damage to the
computer and the peripheral devices as well as the add-on card.
Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of your computer to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external
pressure and static electricity.
Do not touch the electronic components on the add-on card to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to static electricity from a human body. Be
sure to touch a metal object to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the add-on card.
Do not place the add-on card on a surface that is likely to produce or hold static electricity, such as carpet. The components on the add-on card are
susceptible to static electricity, resulting in damage to the card.