Sony PCV-RX480DS manual Installing System Memory, Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

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Installing System Memory

!Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. The maximum memory size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules.

Memory module configurations (MB)*

RIMM1RIMM2

0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

*All models ship with at least 128 MB of RIMM™ memory. RIMM memory is expandable to 512 MB. Your model may ship with more than 128 MB of RIMM™ memory if you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site.

✍Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded in pairs. Do not leave the second slot of either bank empty. The second slot must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules.

2 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module” on page 41).

!Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module.

3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static- electricity damage.

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5 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 50).

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Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to the chassis.

Press down on the handle at the edge of the AGP slot.