Sony PCV-L640 Reference Manual - Page 40

Installing an Add-In Card, Removing the System Cover,

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26 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on page 44). 3 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated. KY0070.VSD ✍ Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted. 4 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 5 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.

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VAIO Slimtop
Reference Manual
26
Installing an Add-In Card
1
Remove the system cover (see
Removing the System Cover
on
page 24
).
2
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see
Removing a Slot Cover
on page 44).
3
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
4
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
5
Replace the system cover (see
Replacing the System Cover
on
page 25).
6
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
!
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
KY0070.VSD