How to Upgrade the RAM on a Sony Vaio PCG-7113L
Memory is part of a computer system that stores information temporarily, including the running of programs, system information and the operating system. If your computer feels sluggish, upgrading the memory can expand the capability of your system, allowing it to run faster. Upgrading the memory on your Sony Vaio PCG-7113L, part of the VGNNR200 series of laptops, is a simple process that anyone can do in only a few minutes. The PCG-7113L comes with two 512MB sticks of memory, with a maximum capacity of 2GB.
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Instructions
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Shut down your computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
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Shut the LCD display screen and turn the computer over.
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Slide the battery lock switch on the right battery inward to unlock the battery. Slide the battery release switch on the left side of the battery outward and hold it. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment.
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Remove the retaining screw on the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips screwdriver. The memory module compartment cover is on the opposite side of the battery.
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Pry up the cover using your fingernail or a flat-head screwdriver. Remove the cover and set it aside. The PCG-7113L has two memory slots on top of one another. You must remove the top memory module to access the bottom memory module.
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Remove the fist old memory module by prying the two white clips on each side of the memory outward. Grasp the memory and slide it out of the slot. Repeat this step with the second memory module, if you wish to replace both sticks with upgraded memory.
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Insert the new upgraded memory into the bottom memory slot at a 45-degree angle. Press down on the memory until it clicks into place. Repeat this with the second memory module, if necessary.
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Replace the memory slot cover and battery.
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Tips & Warnings
There is no need to install any special software when you upgrade the memory of a PC.
References
- Photo Credit computer memory module image by John Steel from Fotolia.com
