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    Is it possible to swap out SSD with standard 2.5" hard drive in the Z?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by funkmasterta, Mar 20, 2010.

  1. funkmasterta

    funkmasterta Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to swap out SSD with standard 2.5" hard drive in the Vaio Z if it's configured with the optical drive + 128gb SSD?

    I'm thinking of putting in a 640gb or 500gb. I know the Japan models can do this but they also get 1080p which we don't have as a CTO option :(
     
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    No. Not even with 1.8".
     
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    What the Japanese models have is no SSD and an HDD in place of the optical drive (so they lose CD/DVD as well).
     
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    Yea, I don't need an optical drive. I have one right now and probably use it 2-3x a year.

    I stream all my video and it's been years since I've burned a DVDR. Everyone uses flash drives now. I'll just buy an ext one for OS install/recovery.

    So, if the Vaio Z comes with the 1.8" SSD and optical drive, can we remove the optical drive and add in a standard 2.5" drive in its place? What about brackets? That would also leave a hole in the side, is there a cover for it?

    Would we be able to run the 1.8" SSD + the 2.5" drive? That would be one sweet setup! I'd put OS + Apps on the SSD and all my data on the 2.5" drive.
     
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    jqrd, Mar 20, 2010
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