Upgrading your VAIO computer

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Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory expansion board,

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remember the following:

 

 

 

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Handle the memory module gently.

 

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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.

 

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Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links, networks, or

 

 

 

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modems before you open the system. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment

 

 

 

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory

 

 

 

 

module 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.

 

 

 

 

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Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module. The package

 

 

 

 

protects the module from ESD.

 

 

 

 

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Use the special bag delivered with the memory module, or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect

 

 

 

 

it from electrostatic discharge.

 

 

 

 

￿ Do not place the memory module in places subject to:

 

 

 

 

 

- Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts,

 

 

 

 

 

- Direct sunlight,

 

 

 

 

 

- Excessive dust,

 

 

 

 

 

- Mechanical vibration or shock,

 

 

 

 

 

- Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded,

 

 

 

 

 

- Ambient temperature of more than +35°C or less than +5°C,

 

 

 

 

 

- High humidity.