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    Sony Vaio Z21C5E SSD Upgrade.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jszjsmith, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. jszjsmith

    jszjsmith Newbie

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    Hello, does anyone have any instructions on how to get at the SSD in the Z21?

    I'm thinking about swapping my 128GB drive for a bigger one but after taking the screws off the back its difficult to see whewre to prise to remove the case ?

    thanks,
    John.
     
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    do you have a sony z21 ssd available for the swap? its proprietary
     
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    Thanks for the info Mr MM - I did not know that.

    I've got a support call in with sony to see if they can provide an upgrade (at a later date) .I will make do with an external USB 3 drive for now.

    John.
     
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