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    TZ270N Question: possible to replace HD with SSD?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by midimaxi, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. midimaxi

    midimaxi Notebook Guru

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    I'm exploring options for HD upgrade on my TZ270N and I can't find any FAQs describing the procedure so I'm posting my Q here...

    First, can I swap my HD with SSD HD or there is something I should know (interface differences, etc.)

    What SSD HDs are the most comptible with TZ?

    Thanks for any info!
     
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  2. Acer5005Guy

    Acer5005Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Pretty sure any 1.8" Ultra ATA SSD will work. Google search turned up a lot of info on this subject.
     
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    bejand Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, its possible and not all that hard if you have some tech-know-how. Main thing is that there is no easy-access to the HDD, you have to unscrew the bottom completely and lift up the keyboard. Acer500 is correct on the type of drive, and be sure it has a ZIF connector. RunCore just announced some cheap SSDs but they are a bit slower. I put a 32GB SanDisk SSD in my laptop and it does fine. Good luck.
     
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    midimaxi Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the info. I'll look into SSDs v ZIF connector.

    Is there a walkthrough available for laptop assembly/disassemble?

    I've changed HD on my old T150P w no problems but a little cautious about my virgin TZ ;)
     
    midimaxi, Feb 10, 2009
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