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    Photos of taking VAIO Z apart

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by eddieaus, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. poisonjam

    poisonjam Newbie

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    If your model is a UK/Europe Z then there are definitely no warranty stickers to be afraid of when removing the keyboard to access the HDD. I think this is the same for the US and JAP spec but can't vouch for them.

    I don't think you can change the CPU as this uses Sony's Thermal Paste and if you remove it then they would definitely be able to tell.

    Likewise if you change the HDD you'd need to keep hold of the original and swap it back for any Warranty repair work.
     
    poisonjam, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. falcon26

    falcon26 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the Sony CW the same when replacing the hard drive? With most laptops you take out like 2 screws and your done.
     
    falcon26, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. ap10046

    ap10046 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I have a VGN-Z46 with a HORRIBLE squeaky screen that is loose...I can't find the bill and the wonderful people at Sony say they wont entertain it without the bill!!! Even though it was bought a few months back from the very shop and is still under warranty!
    How would I access the hinges and maybe tighten them?
    Thank you
     
    ap10046, Dec 14, 2009
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  4. Rachel

    Rachel Busy Bee

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    This thread was started when the Z was launched but since then a little more info is available.
    This is the Z service manual.
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5620779&postcount=3

    falcon26, i suggest you ask your question in the CW owners thread or start up a new post about it. From what i know though that no these are not the same but a CW owner could better answer your question.
     
    Rachel, Dec 14, 2009
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  5. chinavaio

    chinavaio Notebook Enthusiast

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    interesting photos,
     
    chinavaio, Dec 14, 2009
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    cwchan27jun Newbie

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    which of the bolts should be unscrewed in order to release the keyboard? Thank you.
    Is it possible to replace the hard drive with a SSD drive?
     
    cwchan27jun, Dec 18, 2009
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  7. mbassoc2003

    mbassoc2003 Notebook Guru

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    I'm also interested in replacing my HDD with an SSD. There used to be a How To thread with pictures (allegedly) but I cannot find it.
     
    mbassoc2003, Dec 19, 2009
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    Perx, Dec 19, 2009
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