Sony VGC-RC110G - Manual (Page 94)

94 n N
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Opening and Closing the Computer
When you access memory modules, add-on cards, and the lithium battery inside your computer, you need to remove and
replace the side panel beforehand and afterward.
Opening the Computer
!
If you remove the side panel immediately after you shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to touch. Wait about one hour to
let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel.
To remove the side panel
1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer.
2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
3 Place the computer on its left side.
4 Unscrew the two screws on the back of the computer.
5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer, lift the panel, and set it aside.