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    How to insert MS Duo into VAIO TZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mikaelrules, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. mikaelrules

    mikaelrules Newbie

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    Might be a stupid question, but the manual says "You can insert a Duo-Sized memory stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

    How exactly do I do that? :confused: The slot looks too deep.
     
    mikaelrules, Apr 25, 2008
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  2. jc4ho

    jc4ho Notebook Consultant

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    it's exactly as it says.. you need the adapter. it usually comes with the duo memory stick when you buy it as an accessory.
     
    jc4ho, Apr 26, 2008
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    No, you can insert a duo memory stick in there with no issues.
    Your right, the slot looks deep but duo goes in no problem.
    In fact, my duo sticks out of my slot very slightly, about 1mm.

    In fact, a while back, I tried to put in my duo with the converter and it wouldn't go in! I have no idea how that can be, maybe my converter is a bit bent.
     
    Rahul, Apr 26, 2008
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  4. Gazelle

    Gazelle Notebook Consultant

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    I can stick in a memory stick duo into the slot, perfectly. It also works with the adapter, too. It should fit. At least, it does for me.
     
    Gazelle, Apr 26, 2008
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    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the tip guys! I didn't realize I could put me MS Pro Duo in the slot without the adapter until I read this thread! Way to go!
     
    scottyinco, Apr 26, 2008
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    DavidT. Newbie

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    Its nervous'n the first time because you think such a small card is going to just go in, never stop and get stuck deep in there. But it magically stops with a nice spring action :D
     
    DavidT., Apr 26, 2008
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  7. jc4ho

    jc4ho Notebook Consultant

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    ohh. life's full of surprises. definitely didn't know about that one.
    thanks guys.
     
    jc4ho, Apr 28, 2008
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    v12spd Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it works without the adapter, but I prefer it with if its going to stay in the computer. With just the duo in there it looks like it could be moved around and break the slot. With the adapter it feels more solid and wont move up and down.
     
    v12spd, Apr 28, 2008
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    Just to clarify.. a Duo stick can go too far in and get stuck. The smaller Duo works perfectly when inserted at the lower-half of the slot and it clicks into place. However, I somehow managed to insert a Duo up too high in the slot and it went in about half a centimeter too far and got stuck. Luckily I was able to use the adapter to pry underneath it and guide the dang thing back out again. Think I'll just stick to using the adapter for now.. just in case.
     
    AFD, Jun 16, 2008
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  10. Rahul

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    I'm afraid that hasn't happened to me.

    The issue I have is that my Duo sticks will go in perfectly but the adaptor will not go in my TZ all the way, it only goes in about half-way into the slot no matter what I do. It goes in half way and if I push it in any further, it gets pushed out by the spring.

    Perhaps my slot is defective. Others aren't having my issue. :(
     
    Rahul, Jun 16, 2008
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