Sony VAIO MicroTower - Manual (Page 59)

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Upgrading and Maintaining
Your VAIO MicroTower
In the future you may want to install additional boards to expand the
functionality of your computer. This section describes how to open your
computer and insert add-in boards, add memory, replace the lithium
battery, and install an additional hard disk drive. For more information
on upgrading your Sony computer, see the VAIO MicroTower Reference
Manual. You can download this electronic document from the Sony
website at
http://www. sony.com/pcsupport.
The procedures in this section assume you are familiar with the general
terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety
practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying
electronic equipment. Read “Notes on Use” on page 79 before upgrading
your Sony computer.
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Always switch the power off before you open the system or connect your
computer to peripheral equipment; otherwise, damage may occur to the
integrated circuits in your computer.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in cards, and other
components. Do the procedures described here 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 continuous contact with an
unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.