User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EA3BFX/T

[. . . ] 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 upgrading and servicing the pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 preparing the pc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 removing or upgrading a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 locating drive positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 removing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 replacing or adding a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 upgrading or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 10 upgrading and servicing the pc iii iv upgrading and servicing the pc upgrading and servicing the pc This guide describes procedures for accessing the internal parts of the PC and installing components. NOTE: The procedures for the S0000 and 8000 series 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. 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. models are the same except where noted. 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. 4 Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet (1) and then from the PC (2). IN 8000 series model and S0000 series model disconnecting the power cable WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hot surfaces, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. 5 Disconnect all external devices connected to the PC. upgrading and servicing the pc 1 6 Lay the PC on its side with the access panel (the side with the pull grip) facing up. 7 Remove the access panel by loosening the screw(s) (1) that secure the access panel to the PC chassis. Slide the access panel back (2) about 1 inch (2. 5 cm), and then lift it up and off the unit. 8 Remove the front bezel by following the appropriate method for your PC model. · To remove the front bezel from the S0000 series model, gently pry the top section (1) of the bezel away from the chassis. On the inside of the front bezel, press the centre two tabs (not the bottom tabs) to release the bezel, and then pull it from the chassis (2). removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis. removing the front bezel from the S0000 series · To remove the front bezel from the 8000 series, push up on the two release tabs (1), and then rotate the front bezel away from the chassis to release it (2). removing the pc access panel on the 8000 series removing the front bezel from the 8000 series 2 upgrading and servicing the pc removing or upgrading a drive Depending on your PC configuration, you may have up to four of the following storage drives in your PC: 1 Optical drive, may be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD+RW/+R drive 2 Second optical drive, may be a DVD-ROM, DVD+RW/+R, CD-ROM, CD-RW drive, or 7-In-1 memory card reader (select models only) 3 Diskette (floppy) drive 4 Hard disk drive · · · · · CD-ROM or CD-RW drive DVD-ROM or DVD+RW/+R drive Hard disk drive Diskette drive 7-In-1 memory card reader (select models only) removing a drive 1 Locate the drive you want to remove. 2 Complete the procedure described in "preparing the pc" on page 1. 3 Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the drive you want to remove, as indicated in the following illustrations. If so, disconnect the sound cable (3). You need a screwdriver to replace any of the drives. CAUTION: Back up your personal files on the hard disk drive to an external storage device, such as a CD, before removing the hard disk drive. The procedures for upgrading or replacing these modules are the same for the S0000 and 8000 series. reassembling the diskette adapter To replace or add a new diskette (floppy) drive on the 8000 series, you need to reassemble the adapter around the diskette drive. (The S0000 series does not need an adapter. ) 1 Lower the diskette drive into the adapter (1). Ensure that the holes are aligned, and replace the screws (2) that secure the diskette drive to the adapter. 2 Press inward on each side of the bracket brace (3), and lower the bracket until it snaps into place over the diskette drive. Ensure that the guide screws (4) are installed in the adapter. 3 Return to "replacing or adding a drive" on page 5, and begin with step 1. removing a memory module CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1 Complete the procedure described in "preparing the pc" on page 1, but do not remove the front bezel. 2 Locate the memory module inside your PC. See the following illustration for the location of the memory modules (1), memory slots (2), and release latches (3) on the system board. upgrading and servicing the pc 7 1 Open both latches of the memory module socket (1). locating the memory module NOTE: The location and number of memory modules may vary slightly by model. 3 Open both latches of the memory module socket (1) found at each end of the memory module. Lift the memory module (2) from the memory slot. opening the latches on 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. · 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. [. . . ] Match the notch on the module (1) with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches (2) on both ends snap into place. removing a memory module replacing or adding 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. installing a memory module 8 upgrading and servicing the pc 3 Complete the procedure described in "reassembling the pc" on page 10. 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. The whole connector should be seated properly in the expansion slot. replacing the expansion bracket cover on the S0000 series 5 For both the S0000 and 8000 series, complete the procedure described in "reassembling the pc" on page 10. reassembling the pc 1 Replace the front bezel by following the method appropriate for your PC model. · To replace the front bezel on the S0000 series, replacing or adding an expansion card on the S0000/8000 (S0000 shown) · If you have an 8000 series, continue to step 2. [. . . ]