User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EA3AFX/BJ

[. . . ] SONY supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by national copyright law. ® table of contents safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 opening and closing the pc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 preparing the pc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 before opening the pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 after closing the pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 removing the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 replacing the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 locating components inside the PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 removing and replacing drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 removing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 replacing or adding a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 adding memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Failure to do so before you open the PC or do any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. before opening the pc 1 Remove any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. 2 Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3 Disconnect the modem/telephone cable, if present. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. preparing the pc Before you upgrade any component in your PC, you need to prepare the PC so that you can safely handle it and the components. Read the following items before attempting to upgrade or service the PC. 4 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the PC. 5 Disconnect all other attached cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and all external devices. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the PC or optional equipment. Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. · These procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 1 after closing the pc To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order after closing the PC. 1 Reconnect the power cord. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface card (NIC) (labeled as an Ethernet connector). replacing the side panel 1 Place the side panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it into place. 2 Reconnect the modem/telephone cable, and all other cables (such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor) and external devices. 4 If you installed an add-in card, install any software drivers supplied by the card manufacturer. removing the side panel 1 Remove the side panel by loosening the screw (D) that secures the panel to the PC chassis. 2 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew aligns with the hole in the chassis, and replace the thumbscrew (D). removing the front panel This procedure is necessary only when removing or replacing an optical drive, memory card reader, diskette drive, or the hard disk drive. 1 Press and hold down the square button (1) near the top front of the inside of the chassis. Press one tab (2), and then press the other tab (3), toward the outside edge of the chassis. 2 Slide the panel back about 1 inch (2. 5 cm), and then lift it off the unit. WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis. 2 Remove the front panel. 2 Upgrading and Servicing Guide replacing the front panel 1 Align the top of the front panel with the top of the chassis front. 2 Press the panel onto the chassis at the top and at each side near the bottom until the panel snaps into place. removing and replacing drives Your PC has several drives that you can replace or upgrade. The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The exact number of sockets and type of DDR memory module depends on which model PC you have. 5 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the memory socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module. A DDR DIMM 6 Lift the memory module from the memory socket. To determine which type of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system. installing a memory module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. removing a memory module 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See "opening and closing the pc" on page 1. 3 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1 Open both latches of the memory module socket. · If you are replacing a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. Or · If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets. 4 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 2 The memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket (B). [. . . ] 4 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and close the PC. See "opening and closing the pc" on page 1. NOTE: If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of memory. See "opening and closing the pc" on page 1. 3 Remove any cabling, if necessary, to reach the battery. [. . . ]