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    Vaio Z Custom SSD to External SSD

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by oneabove, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. oneabove

    oneabove Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to use the ssd as an external drive?? I have a vaio z which is broken (keyboard assembly)... hence wouldnt start.. i need to transfer my files over to the new comp...

    Also can i buy the keyboard assembly separately(palmrest and everything)??
     
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  2. Siris Le Osiris

    Siris Le Osiris Notebook Guru

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    External drive, if you have a Z11 or 12 not so much, havnt been able to find a USB to sonys FPC connector device, if its a Z13 with Toshy SSDs yes its possible, but then your going to have raid issues.

    As for parts, manuals are in this link http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/114814-sony-models-specs-support-dissassembly-links.html

    Find the part pertaining to your model, then go to https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/sony-parts.aspx (you need to remove any dashes from the part number and put in VPC as the model prefix) to buy it.

    I dont know if there is a UK equiv for Sony parts, someone else might be able to help there, more info on your exact model would be useful tho.
     
    Siris Le Osiris, Nov 30, 2010
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