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    Can you upgrade SSD in a VGN-TZ285N?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Zoom On, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. Zoom On

    Zoom On Notebook Enthusiast

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    I find that I am bumping up on the internal SSD flash memory 48GB, if I am correct, and wonder if it is possible to go to a 120 or even 250 SSD?

    Thanks
     
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Yes, you should be able to do that. :)
     
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    You can, but unfortunately, the Sony TZ uses ZIF drives, and SSD with ZIF connectors are not abundant. Reputable brands, like Samsung, only manufactures drives with up to 64GB for this connector.
    I would recommend replacing your optical drive with a 500GB HDD, which may be better in the long run for storage.
     
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    so is there a link that would talk about the steps for doing that?
     
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    Rachel Busy Bee

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    Check these threads as well. In the last thread someone had problems upgrading their main drie to a 240GB HD. It could have been just the drive that they were using.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=390255

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=208981

    http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://kunkoku.livedoor.biz/archives/51004188.html&ei=Z2dlSvHmBabSjAfuzLiaAQ&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://kunkoku.livedoor.biz/archives/51004188.html%26hl%3Den

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=379947
     
    Rachel, Jul 21, 2009
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  7. Zoom On

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    thanks guys and gals, guess I have some more reading to do. Silly question when I see Z models talked about here do they mean TZ SZ that or is there just a Z model.
     
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    There is an actual Z model that is 13 Inches.
     
    grenwar, Jul 22, 2009
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    Has anyone tried the runcore 128 in he TZ. I know i is 8mm thick and the stock is 5mm. Man Rachel that one link for taking apart the TZ is intense. I am sue it would be a little easier if the translation was 100% but seems there are some errors.
     
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  10. zephir

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    Any reason why you don't keep the 32GB SSD and replace your optical drive with another 2.5" HDD instead? You can't boot from it, but you can certainly store all your data, movies, and music in it. Certainly a cheaper solution than a higher capacity SSD. I'm selling a near complete kit for dirt cheap.
     
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    Speed, battery life and speed. It is not so much data storage but programs and op system bumping me at full.
     
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    I see. Well, replacing the HDD is quite easy, but you'll have a lot of trouble the first time, especially with the hinges. Any time later will be easier, but you probably won't open it ever again. Good luck.
     
    zephir, Jul 23, 2009
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