User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB11FM/T

[. . . ] 2 Write down and save the system model and serial numbers, all installed options, and other information about the system. It's easier to consult this information than to open and examine the PC. 3 It is recommended that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the system. WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system, and then disconnect the PC from the power source before removing the front and side panels of the PC. 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 To avoid injury and equipment damage, always follow this procedure in this order before opening the PC: 1 Remove any diskette or optical disc (CD or DVD) from the PC. [. . . ] 2 Release the drive by pulling the latch out away from the chassis and then pulling the drive part way out of the front of the chassis. (The latch drive brackets secure the drives in their respective positions in the chassis. ) 8 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 3 Disconnect the power, data, and the sound cable, if available, from the back of the optical drive you want to remove. For most drive cables, use a gentle rocking motion to free the plug. For Serial ATA hard disk drive cables, press the latch (select models only) in the center of each plug, and pull the plug from the drive connector. 4 Pull the drive out through the front of the chassis. Adding or Replacing an Optical Drive 1 If necessary, remove the existing drive. See "Removing an Optical Drive" on page 8. 2 If you are adding a drive to an empty lower optical drive bay, you must remove the knockout plate from the bay. To do so, insert a flat screwdriver into the knockout plate slot (A) and rotate the screwdriver to break the knockout plate out of the chassis. 3 Remove the knockout plate on the front cover. To do so, insert a flat screwdriver into the knockout plate slot (B) and rotate the screwdriver to break the knockout plate out of the front cover. Discard the knockout plate. A B Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9 4 Make sure the jumper on the new optical drive or new Parallel ATA hard disk drive is in the CS (Cable Select) position. Your drive may vary from the illustration. B -- Connect to a secondary hard disk drive (select models only). 6 Attach the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage to the chassis. 7 Complete the procedures to replace the front panel, replace the side panel, and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 21 Adding Memory Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your PC. The PC ships with one or more memory modules, but you can replace the existing memory module(s) with higher-capacity ones. 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. DDR DIM To determine which type and speed 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. 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. 4 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. 22 Upgrading and Servicing Guide 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 remove the module. 6 Lift the memory module from the memory socket. 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. 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. [. . . ] When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, replace it with a CR2032 lithium battery (3 volt, 220mAH rating) or an equivalent battery. WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same, or equivalent, type of battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. [. . . ]