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    VAIO TZ - Swapping 2.5" HD for Internal DVD

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nhtran328, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. nhtran328

    nhtran328 Newbie

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    Hi All,

    Sorry if this post is inapproporiate, but has anyone done the reverse of teh other thread and switch out their 2.5" HDD for the internal DVD Drive?

    If so does someone have all the part #'s involved?

    Or if anyone who did the DVD --> HDD would you like to sell me your DVD so I can swap my internal HDD out?

    Thanks

    I have a Sony Vaio TZ298
     
    nhtran328, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I don't even think thats possible; a standard optical disc alone is larger in diameter when compared to the width of a 2.5" HD. This does not count the larger width (and height) of the optical drive itself.
     
    Bog, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. nhtran328

    nhtran328 Newbie

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    It's possible b/c the 2.5" HD that i have right now is taking place of the Internal DVD drive.

    ****
    Optical Disc Drive + Optional Second Hard Drive
    Internal DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM Drive

    External DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM Drive + Internal 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [add $100.00]

    More Info
    DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM Drive
    The drive is capable of burning to Rewritable DVD media. There are currently two types of Rewriteable DVD technology: DVD-RW and DVD+RW. This drive supports reading and writing of both of these media types. In addition, this drive supports the DVD±R Double layer standard.

    External DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM with 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive [5400rpm]
    By choosing this option you will receive an external DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / DVD-RAM and the 250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive will be integrated into the PC.

    ****

    I purchased my laptop from another user, so it was already pre-configured with a HD instead of optical drive.
     
    nhtran328, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. meansizzler

    meansizzler Notebook Consultant

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    you need a 9.5mm optical drive, they sell it on ebay...
     
    meansizzler, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. skippy911

    skippy911 Notebook Geek

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    Its possible for sure. You need the correct ribbon cables etc. If I get my TZ back this week I may be able to sell you mine. Ill keep you posted.
     
    skippy911, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. nhtran328

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    Great thanks plesae let me know
     
    nhtran328, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. nhtran328

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    Just wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone else has done this to their TZ and if there is anyone else selling their entire Optical drive so I can do teh swap.

    Thanks
     
    nhtran328, Sep 24, 2008
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  8. nhtran328

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    can anyone help me out on this/ or point me in teh right direction?

    thanks
     
    nhtran328, Sep 26, 2008
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  9. meansizzler

    meansizzler Notebook Consultant

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    meansizzler, Oct 4, 2008
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