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    Installling SSD drive in SZ series?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by m3m3m3, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. m3m3m3

    m3m3m3 Newbie

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    Hi

    I have a SZ230P and was thinking about replacing the HD with a SSD drive. I was wondering if anyone had experience with this and if there is some kind of walkthrough on how to set it up. Thanks in advance!
     
    m3m3m3, Jan 9, 2009
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    WILLY S, Jan 9, 2009
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    m3m3m3 Newbie

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    Thanks for the info! That's very helpful!

    Does anyone have info on how to setup the SSD after putting it into the system?
     
    m3m3m3, Jan 12, 2009
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    I think you just install your os from a disc onto the drive. I've never done it but there should be plenty of info out there(and here) on the subject :)
     
    WILLY S, Jan 12, 2009
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    I have an OCZ Core V2 inside a SZ780. When I use the SSD with Vista, there are stuttering issues -- long pause when writing small files, Outlook, and some program installs. After lots of reading, here is what I have learned.

    - Most of what I learned is from the OCZ forum. You should do some research yourself.
    http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=186

    - If your OS is Vista or XP, then you may need to align the SSD partition before a fresh Windows install. However, if you are burning from an image, Windows 7 may save you.

    - I just upgraded to Windows 7 and it is running smoothly even without partition alignment. I am happy so far.

    - Another option is to buy MFT software. I would skip this option for now and see what Windows 7 can offer. Some users say MS will further refine Windows 7 for SSD.
    http://www.easyco.com/mft/laptops.htm

    - Turn of indexing, windows automatic defrag. More tweaks available on OCZ forum.

    That's it for now. You can learn thoroughly on the OCZ forum.
     
    simon-ph, Jan 12, 2009
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