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    Changind DVD drive on Vaio Z series.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Amir 55, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Amir 55

    Amir 55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    Does anybody know how replace DVDdrive on vaio z series with another DVD drive or Bluray drive? is it possible by user?
    Tx
     
    Amir 55, Aug 13, 2009
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    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    Amir 55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for your clue, so it seems it's not user replaceable...
     
    Amir 55, Aug 13, 2009
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    That depends on the user -- some people can't change a car fuse themselves, while others replace the stereo and adjust the spark plugs.

    If you have a well-lit and large empty work space, a decent screwdriver set, a small dose of patience and a lockable door, I think most anyone should be able to do it. Just remember rule #1 of repair work: Never force a screw; if it doesn't screw back in easily, something is not aligned right.
     
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  5. Amir 55

    Amir 55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree, It depends on user, but replacing DVD drive was very easy in my previous non Vaio Z laptops, Only one screw!
     
    Amir 55, Aug 13, 2009
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  6. TDO

    TDO Notebook Consultant

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    It's not hard to change the drive.

    The onyl tricky part is removing the frame to get to the screw.

    TDO
     
    TDO, Aug 13, 2009
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    ZugZug Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't forget that you need a SATA drive and that drive bezel will need to be exchanged too and, however small, there is a possibility it (bezel) does not fit because it's attached at different points. Not a big problem but drive with wrong bezel will look "out of place."
     
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    I don't think that there exists a drive which will fit the Vaio Z and doesn't have the standardised bazel attachement pointst.

    TDO
     
    TDO, Aug 14, 2009
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