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    Upgrading Sony VAIO HD

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by arb399, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. arb399

    arb399 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm planning to replace the HD in my VAIO. I've already removed the old unit (SEAGATE Momentus 5400 rpm, 80G, model: ST98823AS) with a newer (ideally larger, faster) one. I plan to run a clean install of Win XP and reinstall the Sony drivers etc using the recovery discs.

    What do i need to take into account? Brand? Specifications? Sony telephone support have told me i need to be careful here but i suspect they are trying to get me to pay for their expensive repair service for what is otherwise quite an easy process.

    Thanks in advance,

    Alex
     
    arb399, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. Tony

    Tony Nissan ftw!

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    any 2.5" SATA hdd would work
     
    Tony, Dec 9, 2008
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