Adding and Removing Memory Modules
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After adding a memory module to your VAIO computer, you may not be able to enable the Rapid Wake setting due to the shortage of the dedicated partition volume for Rapid Wake.
In such a case, recover the computer. [Details]
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Turn off your VAIO computer and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cord and all connection cables, and remove the battery pack. [Details]
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Wait for a while until your VAIO computer cools down.
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Lay a clean cloth on a level, flat surface, place your VAIO computer on it as illustrated below. Remove the screws with a cross slot screwdriver to open the memory module compartment cover.
SVT131
SVT141
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Touch an external metal object to discharge static electricity.
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If there is no free slot, remove the currently installed memory module. Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows to pop up the module at an angle (1), then pull the module out in the direction of the arrow (2).
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Remove the new memory module from its antistatic bag.
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Hold the memory module by its edge and slide it into the memory module slot with its end terminal facing downward while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the slot.
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Hold the memory module by its edge and push in until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration.
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Replace the memory module compartment cover and secure it with the screws you removed in step 3.
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Install the battery pack and connect all connection cables and peripherals that you removed in Step 1, and turn on the computer.
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Check that the amount of system memory has correctly changed. [Details]
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If you use the models equipped with only the SSD, recover your VAIO computer. [Details]