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    Adding additional SSD on the new Z11, possible?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by KeslerTran, Apr 7, 2010.

  1. KeslerTran

    KeslerTran Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm new here. I just bought my new Z11 few days ago, had a mac book pro before, what a POS LOL.

    Anyhow, mine has 128GB of SSD in a Raid 0 config, in the intel RST it says I have two spare open ports, and I know the upper signature series of the Z has quad SSD's so I'm wondering what harddrive expansion options I have?

    Is it possible to swap out the current SSD with larger capacity ones? or possibly add on another 2 64 GB SSD for 256 total?

    Thanks!
     
    KeslerTran, Apr 7, 2010
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  2. sturmnacht

    sturmnacht Notebook Evangelist

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    There aren't any options except asking Sony to order an additional SSD (if that is even possible) because these Samsung SSDs are physically smaller than 1.8" drives and are specially-made for this laptop.
     
    sturmnacht, Apr 7, 2010
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  3. KeslerTran

    KeslerTran Notebook Enthusiast

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    ahh crap! that means stuck with external harddrive options :/
     
    KeslerTran, Apr 7, 2010
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    Malarkey Notebook Guru

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    The dual/quad "Sony" SSDs are seemingly proprietary.

    I've added an additional SSD (as have a few other forum members) by removing the DVD drive and putting it in there, using a Lenovo Ultrabay III adapter.

    Search the forums if you want more detail; it involved pulling the Z apart but it was pretty easy overall and in my case I was able to do it with zero impact to the Z; I could put the drive back into it in about 10 - 15 mins and it'd be back to factory.
     
    Malarkey, Apr 7, 2010
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