Sony PCV-J100 Manual

practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying 
electronic equipment.

Disconnect the system from its power source and from any 
telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system 
or follow any of the procedures described in the online document 
“Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO

 Computer” . Failure to do so may 

result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and 
other components. Follow the procedures described in the online document 
“Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO

 Computer”  only at an ESD 

workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, 
and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity 
(cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact 
with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the 
procedure.

When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the 
system board or add-in cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-in 
cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.

Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force.

Do not block the ventilation slots on the display.

Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.

Do not move the computer during operation.

Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in temperature.

Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk 
drive.

Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.

Keep diskettes away from magnets.

Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.