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    Swapping HDD to SSD on Sony Z11 W/NB (VGN Z-690)?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ThreeD, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. ThreeD

    ThreeD Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    I am still having a 2008 Sony Z11 WN/B (VGN Z-690) and I am not sure if I am able to swap the 250 gb HDD vs. a 250gb OCZ Vertex 2 SDD.

    Is this possible?

    Thanks for your help!
     
    ThreeD, Aug 24, 2011
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    Yes you can, I would recommend finding the service manual (its in a thread somewhere on this site), makes the swap much easier and less risk of breaking anything.
    I have replaced the 250GB HDD in my old VGN-Z21 with a Vertex 2 120GB SSD.
     
    bjornb, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. ThreeD

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    Thanks! How was your experience? Is there any link to the manual?
     
    ThreeD, Aug 25, 2011
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  4. ThreeD

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    no links? :(
     
    ThreeD, Aug 29, 2011
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    Visioneer, Aug 29, 2011
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