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    SSD Replacement VPC-Z21A9E

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by huehnerhose, Sep 11, 2015.

  1. huehnerhose

    huehnerhose Newbie

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    Hi,

    First up: I just googled a lot and searched this forum, but can't find the confirmation I am seeking :(
    The SSD of my VPCZ21A9E is broken. Every other boot the RAID-Controller says one of the drives is broken and I loose the whole RAID with data. The replacement SSDs I came across cost between 800-1100$, not an option at all.
    I came across multiple guides replacing the ZIF/LIF(?) SSDs with mSATA drives. But never found out if my model applies for that modification?

    Can somebody please tell me if replacing the original SSD-pack with an mSATA model is possible and giving me a hint which adapter is preferable?

    Thanks a lot!
     
    huehnerhose, Sep 11, 2015
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    Qwaarjet Notebook Deity

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    jrausche Newbie

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    Hi, did you find a solution to this? I am just facing the same issue, one section of the MZ-RPA256 is broken, the other one is fine. The SSD seems impossible to get as a spare part.
     
    jrausche, Jul 29, 2016
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