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    Swap SZ hybrid hdd for regular one?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dz2k, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. dz2k

    dz2k Notebook Consultant

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    do you guys think it would be possible to switch my 160gb 5400rpm hybrid ssd hard drive from my sz650 to my sz440, which currently has 80gb 4200rpm hdd? would it be worth it in speed/capacity? i dont see a problem w/ doing this but wanted to get confirmation.
     
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    Rachel Busy Bee

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    Yes, i do think it will be possible. They both suppport different interfaces but on a drive of this nature though it won't have any impact.

    Still though so you should benefit from the faster spindle speed.

    What is the part numbers for both of your HD?
     
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    dz2k Notebook Consultant

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    good question.

    sz440 hdd: ST98823AS, A-1198-418-A or A-1181-090-A
    sz650 hdd: ST91608220AS, 1-797-834-21 or 1-797-834-11;
     
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    Rachel Busy Bee

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    I see nothing in those specs that would stop you from being able to use the SZ6 HD in your SZ4.
     
    Rachel, Sep 10, 2009
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    dz2k Notebook Consultant

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    thanks rachel. this did work for me. 160gb hdd in my sz440 now!!
     
    dz2k, Sep 13, 2009
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