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Sony PCGXG9 installation instructions Viking Components, Memory Installation Guide, Sony

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VIKING COMPONENTS

MEMORY INSTALLATION GUIDE

SONY®

VAIO PCG-XG9

4.Locate the two keyboard locking tabs at the base of the keyboard panel. The first tab is located below the “Fn” key and the second tab is located below the “Home”key. With a

small flat-bladed screwdriver or a paper clip, unlock the key- board panel from the computer chassis by sliding both locking tabs toward the front of the system.

Manual No. 1005296 • Release 01/2000, Rev. A

The Sony VAIO PCG-XG9 comes standard with 128MB (two 64MB modules) of removable memory. It can be expanded to a maximum of 256MB† by installing the following Viking Components memory options into its two available expansion slots.

Description

Viking P/N

32MB PC100 Memory Module

SNY9832, RSNY9832

64MB PC100 Memory Module

SNY9864, RSNY9864

128MB PC100 Memory Module

SNY91664, RSNY91664

†Requires removal of the standard memory modules.

Caution:

Electro Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching the mem- ory module, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Turn the computer off and disconnect the AC power supply and any other cables from the unit.

Note: If the unit appears to be powered down, ensure that it is not in Suspend mode.

6.Carefully rotate the front keyboard panel away from you and rest it, upside down, on the display screen.

Caution: Do not disconnect or place tension on the cable connecting the key- board panel to the system board.

5.To completely release the keyboard panel from the chassis, lift the front of the keyboard panel up about a quarter of an inch. Then slide the keyboard panel forward about a quarter of an inch.

7.Locate the two memory expansion slots on the left side of the open compartment. Also locate the off-center key on each of the slots. Each slot will be occupied with a 64MB standard memory module. If you wish to upgrade your system past 128MB, the stan- dard memory modules will need to be removed. Proceed to step 8 for instructions on how to remove a memory module.

Note: The memory expansion slot closest to the front of the system must always be occupied with a memory module.

2.Turn the computer upside down. Remove the battery from the system. If you are not familiar with this procedure, please refer to your computer’s “Owner’s Manual.”

3.Locate the single hold-

ing screw toward the cen- ter of the bottom panel. Remove only this screw with a small Phillips screw driver. Then carefully return the system right side up and open the dis- play screen.

8.To remove a memory module, locate the retaining clips on both sides of the memory module. Gently pull both clips away from the module, then lift the module out of its expansion slot.

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PCGXG9 specifications

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Graphics performance is further enhanced by dedicated NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards. This makes the PCGXG9 particularly well-suited for gaming and design applications, delivering stunning visuals and a smooth frame rate. The laptop’s display technology is equally impressive. Its high-resolution screen offers vibrant colors and excellent contrast ratios, making it ideal for watching movies, playing games, or working on graphic-intensive projects.

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