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    After market blue ray drive upgrade for Vaio Z series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by anand_kmm, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. anand_kmm

    anand_kmm Newbie

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    Hi

    I just have a question regarding aftermarket upgrade of blue ray for Vaio Z series, did any one try upgrading with any aftermarket blue ray drive for Z series? If so what is the compatibility criteria and did anyone find one for Z series


    I found a notebook blue ray rom for $79

    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BLK-UJ-120-DO&cpc=SCH

    but it is IDE interface I am not sure what interface is for Z series.

    Thanks,
     
    anand_kmm, Apr 24, 2009
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  2. Garmin

    Garmin Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey this would be awesome if its possible. I have been also wondering about this some time.
     
    Garmin, Apr 24, 2009
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  3. Visioneer

    Visioneer Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Vaio Z dvd drive has a SATA interface.
    2. The drive mentioned above doesn't fit Vaio Z. It's so called half inch/12.7mm slim drive. You need a super slim drive, which is 9.5mm height. There is, so far I know, one super slim Blueray drive on the market only. You can order it by Sony as a spare part ($1000] or you try your luck on ebay for $370 or less.
     
    Visioneer, Apr 24, 2009
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    Xoroshi Newbie

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    Does anyone know if it would be possible to get one for the SR series? I'm assuming it's also a super slim drive, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
     
    Xoroshi, Apr 24, 2009
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  5. Visioneer

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    It's possible, SR uses the same drive as Z.
     
    Visioneer, Apr 25, 2009
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  6. anand_kmm

    anand_kmm Newbie

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    Thanks a lot for the info. :)
     
    anand_kmm, Apr 26, 2009
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