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    Vaio T Hardware Videos!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by JAmerican, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. JAmerican

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    Hi JAmerican,

    If I wanted to keep the SSD as is (caching / hibernation drive) and just install a fresh Windows 7 OS on to the HDD's is it a similar process?
    E.g. Use GParted to wipe the partitions, minus the recovery drive, and do a normal install?

    I've tried a few things to get around it but so far have had no luck.
    I have a spare 2.5' drive I've yet to test however I'd rather use the factory drive as they're both 500GB and I see it pointless as a little pointless to swap out.

    Look forward to your response.

    Cheers.
     
    liam_som, Jul 16, 2012
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    JAmerican Notebook Consultant

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    You should be able to wipe HDD with Gparted as stated while leaving the Recovery Partition. Make sure to make a NTFS partition using Gparted and flag the HDD partition you want to install Windows to as bootable in Gparted.

    Then you should be able to setup the cache/hibernation feature using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software in Windows once you've completed the install. You should be able to get that software from Intel's website.

    Although, I'm not sure if you will be able to reassign the SSD for hiberation as I think the SSD is partitioned in two by Sony at the factory. You may have to set the secondary partition on the SSD in Windows as a hiberation drive. There is a way to do it by searching Google or Microsoft's Help site.
     
    JAmerican, Jul 16, 2012
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    Hi Jamerican,

    Thanks for all the informative videos and thorough work you've put in on this new model. I watched the vids before I purchased my T13. Got it in the mail two days ago from the MicrosoftStore.com with a free Xbox. Microsoft removed all the Sony-specific bloatware and basically delivered with a fresh Windows 7 install. Some reviews I've read state that some of the Vaio included software can actually be pretty useful. It's difficult to say what I may be missing that would prove useful. Any recommendations on Vaio software to reinstall?

    Also, do you know if it's possible to get this machine to support WiDi? Laptop to TV with Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi)

    My WiDi receiver arrives tomorrow, but I've read that you can test compatibility without a receiver by attempting a software install.

    The machine seems to meet the basic requirements, but I am not able to complete the installation process. I jumped to Step 3 on this link with no luck (I was worried Steps 1 and 2 could cause driver conflicts):
    Intel® Wireless Display — Software and drivers for Intel® Wireless Display

    What do you think?
     
    emmfc8, Jul 19, 2012
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    JAmerican Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think this unit supports WiDi. I talked to a Sony Sales rep who told me the Vaio S supported WiDi and the Vaio T did not. I am not familiar with WiDi but I think it requires you to get a WiFi card that is compatible with WiDi but I am not sure. Also, I finished writing a review on the unit and will be posting it soon. I returned my unit though because the temperatures got too hot. If you do not mess with the heatsink though (like I did), you should be fine.
     
    JAmerican, Jul 19, 2012
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    So we are only missing a compatible wifi card to get this working. I ordered one and am going to be putting it in soon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QXLIWI/

    This is the one that i bought, its the best one that is compatible but still has bluetooth 4.0. enjoy!
     
    moelsaied88, Jul 20, 2012
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  8. JAmerican

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    Not sure if that's all you need to make it work but if it is, it will be a revelation for all who want WiDi on the Vaio T.

    Make sure to watch this video on how to take it apart...

    2012
     
    JAmerican, Jul 20, 2012
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    Helo Moelsaied88, wondering if you were successful with upgrading the wifi card to Intel Network 6235AN? Were you able to get WiDi to work? What driver or WiDi software did you use? I am planning to go the same way to get WiDi on my new Vaio T.

    Thanks!
     
    catchgg, Jan 16, 2013
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    +Rep... Thanks for taking the time to do this!
     
    kanuk, Jan 16, 2013
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