Sony Vaio

[dderolph]

My son has a Sony VAIO Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz. It has 512MB RAM installed, but 32MB is used for onboard video. I'd like to buy him a video card for Christmas. Just wondering how to open the case. I don't see any screws on back. Must be some kind of snap fasteners. I don't know the exact model number but can probably get it if necessary. Can anyone tell me how these cases are opened?

 

[samuch]

I don't know off hand but try checking the manual (which I'm guessing you don't have). Otherwise go to the Sony support site and try to find the manual for your computer. It should have detailed directions in there.

 

[dderolph]

Unbelieveable. It's nowhere to be found on Sony's site. The model number is PCV-7762, taken from the back of the computer. It looks like the image on page 6 of http://media-server.amazon.com/media/mole/MANUAL000015360.pdf. Page 12 shows an image of the back of it. Here's the link again: Quick Start guide

 

[JohnG86]

To get the side open first you must take the top off by lifting the 2 latches on the back top piece and then push the piece toward the back of the computer then you should see a lever to pull and the side will fall off.

 

[dderolph]

Thank you. I thought those two 2 latches must have something to do with it. Thanks much.