Sony PCG-XG9 Installation Manual

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. VIKING COMPONENTS MEMORY INSTALLATION GUIDE Manual No.1005296 • Release 01/2000, Rev.A SONY ® VAIO PCG-XG9 1

then push it down until it clicks into place. To be certain that the module is installed cor- rectly, ensure that the off-center notch on the module is aligned with the off-center key of the expansion slot. The module can only be installed one way due to the position of the notch. 10. Return the keyboard panel back to its original position and be sure both keyboard locking tabs have been secured. Close the display screen and secure the single holding screw on the bottom panel of the computer. 11.Insert the battery back into its compartment and turn the system right side up. 12.Replace the AC power supply and any other cables you may have disconnected. 13. Open the display screen and turn the system on. The computer will automatically reconfigure itself to recognize the additional memory. The new memory can be verified during the POST routine at start-up and at the SETUP utility. The installation is now complete. WARRANTY & DISCLAIMERS: All Viking Components products have been thoroughly tested free of defects in material and workmanship. If any malfunction should occur while using one of our products in its recommended environment,Viking,at its option,will repair or replace the product at no charge,provided the product or any part thereof has not been abused,misused,neglect- ed, replaced, repaired or modified. Viking shall make the final determination as to the existence and the cause of any defect. Viking will not repair or replace products desig- nated as having a “Limited Lifetime” which fail solely because their estimated life has expired. No warranty is made with respect to customer products produced to original purchaser specifications except as specifically stated in writing by Viking. All shipping costs shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. Except as provided herein,there are no express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances will Viking Components be liable in any way to the purchaser for any damages,including but not limited to lost rev- enue,lost wages,or any other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. Viking reserves the right to make modifications in both hardware and software without prior notifications. All Viking Components products are 100% guaranteed compatible with the OEM machines for which they are designed. All OEM's names, trademarks and part numbers are used for identification purposes only, and in no way imply that any of our products are original equipment parts. Sony and VAIO are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2000 Viking Components,Inc. 2