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    Installing optical drive on Z135GG?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Eienkei, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. Eienkei

    Eienkei Notebook Guru

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    I have recently bought a Z135GG from an online shop, I didn't realize it doesn't come with any optical drive since it has HDD! I wonder if there is any way to install an internal optical drive on it, is it possible at all?
     
    Eienkei, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    With the right parts you can install an optical drive, but then you'll have no hard drive.....
     
    beaups, Aug 11, 2011
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    Eienkei Notebook Guru

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    Any way to replace the HDD with SSD & also install the OD?
     
    Eienkei, Aug 11, 2011
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  4. ComputerCowboy

    ComputerCowboy Sony Fanboy

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    yea, you need the dual mSATA SSD cable (part # A-1781-464-A), then you need at least one 1.8" SSD (Crucial C300 or Intel X18 are good tested options) and, you need the optical drive. I have the original Blu-ray/DVD burner drive for the Z1, PM me if you are interested.

    You will also need A-1769-466-A cable to connect the Blu-ray or DVD drive
    Your model comes with A-1769-470-A for connecting a HDD, the HDD cable is similar but it plugs into the spot where your new SSD cable A-1781-464-A needs to plug in, and it won't line up with the ODD.

    to recap you need
    A-1781-464-A
    A-1769-466-A
    One or two 1.8" SSD with casings removed
    ODD that fits, I have one and pyr0 has a thread somewhere about aftermarket compatible drives that work
     
    ComputerCowboy, Aug 11, 2011
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