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Precautions
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Precautions
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential
damage.
damage.
Your notebook and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling, it is recommended that:
To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling, it is recommended that:
You contact your dealer to install a new memory module.
You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook.
You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel.
Please contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance.
Adding memory
In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook.
Depending on the model you purchased, either 128 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available
memory module bays (128 MB x 1), or 256 MB of memory is preinstalled utilizing both memory module bays
(128 MB x 2). You can replace both memory modules with optional 256 MB memory modules to increase
memory up to 512 MB. For memory upgrades, use only PC133 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMMs (gold lead contacts).
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory expansion board,
ensure the following:
Depending on the model you purchased, either 128 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available
memory module bays (128 MB x 1), or 256 MB of memory is preinstalled utilizing both memory module bays
(128 MB x 2). You can replace both memory modules with optional 256 MB memory modules to increase
memory up to 512 MB. For memory upgrades, use only PC133 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMMs (gold lead contacts).
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory expansion board,
ensure the following:
Handle the memory module gently.
The procedures described in this document 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.
with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links, networks, or
modems before you open the system. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
modems before you open the system. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment
damage.