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    VGN-Z590: HDD question

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by das_ubersoldat, May 3, 2011.

  1. das_ubersoldat

    das_ubersoldat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    we got a used VGN-Z590 with a SSD drive in. It constantly hangs and the HDD LED is on then. We want to replace this drive with a new one. I would be interested what drives fit in there (regular HDD and SSD) and which ones you would recommend? Are there any incompatibilities in regards to SSDs?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What model SSD is in it now?
     
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    das_ubersoldat, May 4, 2011
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    Maybe try check your current SSD's health with SSDlife and check alignment with AS SSD benchmark first (GOOD in green, or BAD in red).
     
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    The SSDs that the VGN-Z used to come with from factory all are stripped down 1.8 inchers. The only instance you get a 2.5 inch boot-storage device is when you CTO (or buy from Sony direct) a HDD model.

    So saying that, no, the MMDOE56G5MXP-0VB you mentioned is not the original drive your VGN-Z590 came with from the factory.

    In regards to the hang though. Have you tried a clean install, and have you installed the Intel Matrix Storage Console? Not sure if that makes a difference, but it does manage and checks on the status' of all logical drives attached to the laptop.
     
    5ushiMonster, May 4, 2011
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