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2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Double-click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window. 4 Double-click the System Information icon in the System Information folder. You can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer. 9393n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with open internal bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Review the manufacturer's information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the computer. . Certain models may already have additional hard disk drives installed that support the Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. The installation information provided in this section may not apply if you have purchased a model that supports RAID. ! The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident arising from installation of a hard disk by yourself. Hard disk installation requires great care. Improper installation or removal will cause a malfunction of your computer. If you need assistance to install a hard disk, contact VAIO-Link. Be sure to avoid accidental disconnection of the internal cables of your computer during hard disk installation. Be sure to avoid injury during hard disk installation as your computer contains components and circuit boards with sharp corners and edges. If you leave a foreign object, for example a screw, inside your computer during hard disk installation, turning on the computer may cause to produce fumes. Be sure to remove the object and replace the top cover before turning on your computer. Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of your computer to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external pressure and static electricity. The drive bay size of your computer is 3.5 inches. Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer. Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers. There may be some limitations on video import from i.LINK devices, depending on your hard disk. 9494n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Make sure you disconnect your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before installing or removing a hard disk. Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is connected to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk. The internal components of your computer are too hot to touch immediately after you shut down your computer. Wait until the components cool down before you attempt to install a hard disk. The label of the installed hard disk, for example "Local disk (E:)" and "Local disk (F:)," depends on the hardware configuration of your computer. It may also change after your computer recovery. By default, recorded videos are stored on your C drive. 9595n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install a total of three (one preinstalled and two additional) SATA hard disk drives to the internal hard disk drive bay. To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Remove the top panel. See Opening the Computer (page 84) for the detailed instructions. 2 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity. 3 Remove the screws from the inside support panel (1) and take out the panel. Disconnect the power and SATA cables from the preinstalled hard disk drive. 9696n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Remove the screws, pull the drive holder handle (2) straight up from the chassis, and slide out the drive holder (3). ! Be careful not to touch other internal components when removing and replacing the drive holder as it may cause a failure. Make sure you keep the removed screws out of your computer. Slide a new hard disk drive (4) into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. ! Be sure to use a lower bay, if any, when installing a new drive. 9797n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. ! New hard disk drives may come with necessary screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder. 8 Connect the power cables to the preinstalled and new hard disk drives. 9 Connect the SATA cables to the hard disk drives as follows: Connect the internal SATA cables: To the hard disk drives in: PORT0 cable Bottom drive bay PORT1 cable Middle drive bay PORT3 cable Top drive bay ! Use of a commercially available SATA cable with the straight-head connector may damage the connector on the hard disk drive by being pulled out when you replace the drive holder. We recommend you use Sony SATA cables exclusively designed for your computer. 9898n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Replace the drive holder. 11 Replace the inside support panel and tighten the screws. 12 Repla...
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