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    Vaio L Disassembly?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by xxGenericSNxx, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    I'm looking for either a video or a walk through on how to disassemble the Vaio L all in one. Preferably I'd like a disassembly on the second gen, but since that just came out the first gen's instructions would be just as good. I've looked all over the place and can't find anything at all.

    Basically I want to put an SSD in the second gen, but I don't want to be a guinea pig by trying it on my own without any instructions.


    On a side note, the first gen had its own RAM door. On the second gen, there's no RAM door on the back. I hope this doesn't mean that RAM is soldered into the motherboard since I ordered one with the base 4GB of RAM.
     
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    Greetings to the forum, I really need I would ask, could you give me the link of the disassembly of the vaio you are talking about in this post?
    I can not find it, I have the vaio vpcl11m1e
    Very thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    I want to take apart a VPC-L2190X US CTO model. Since that model just came out, I don't expect there to be a disassembly yet. Since the last generation VPC-L1XXXX models are similar in design, I would like to see a disassembly of that model. Particularly, I want to know where the HDD is located because I anticipate to change it for an SSD.

    Have you taken apart your VPC-L11m1e?
     
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    teo127 Newbie

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    No I have not tried a servicemanual disassembled, you have found something the previous model?

    I do not know exactly but I think is behind the support in low near the centers dedicated to treating the power outlet.
     
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    I don't have a service manual. I also think the HDD should be behind those 4 screws where the power outlet is. I just don't have access to one that I can take apart to find out. I guess I'll take out the four screws on the new one to see what's behind it. I know on the L2 the RAM is now behind the four screws instead of a separate door like yours.


    What exactly are you trying to do, upgrade the HDD?
     
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    No I'm trying to understand some things and maybe even to make these updates in the future.
    Bye
     
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    If you feel up to it, do you mind taking out the four screws on the back where the power outlet is and take a picture?
     
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    This is a photo:

    [​IMG]
    colors indicate the screws and the power.
    Bye
     
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    Thanks for the photo, but I know what it looks like with the cover on. I want to see what's under it!
     
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    I'm sorry but do not disassemble the computer:

    [​IMG]

    Below you can see the position of the hard disk.
    Bye
     
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    Thanks. I'll just take the four screws out when I get mine to see if I can see the HDD.
     
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    Found the HDD and ODD replacement instructions for the VPC-L1 and VPC-L2 from Sony's website. Sony eSupport - VPCL2190X - Manuals / Specs / Warranty

    The HDD is right behind the stand covers so it'll be easy to do. Now I just need to figure out how to ghost the HDD.