The manual was very accurate for the part that I was changing, I was able to order the correct part and had no issues with the replacement procedure. However, I was expecting to have more detailed repairs for the lower drive unit.
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Install the memory module.
Installing memory module
1 Slide the memory module into the slot.
2 Press the module into place until it clicks.
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Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.
To view the amount of memory 1 2 Restart the notebook. Click the Start button on the Windows status bar, point to VAIO option, and click �Sony Notebook Setup.� The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. 3 Click the �About This Computer� tab to view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1 through 4 in �To install a memory module� .