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    Vaio Z HDD Swap

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nawara, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. nawara

    nawara Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the Vaio Z11VN with 320 GB 5400 Rpm. I am thinking of installing the SDD Samsung 256 GB that should be available soon
    http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39424192,00.htm

    Is is easy to change the normal HDD with this SSD? or there are special connectors that will make it difficult for me to do the job? Also i want to know whether the Z requires a 1.8" or 2.5" SSD?
     
    nawara, Sep 23, 2008
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  2. FenderP

    FenderP Notebook Deity

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    Do a search ... at least 2 or 3 threads on Z drive swaps.
     
    FenderP, Sep 23, 2008
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    nawara Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have read them but didnt find whether there is a special connector for the SSD hard drive or its just easy to just take the normal one off and put the new SDD one instead
     
    nawara, Sep 23, 2008
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    falang, Sep 23, 2008
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    If you're getting a replacement drive, just make sure it's SATA. Only the RAIDed SSD needs a special connector.
     
    FenderP, Sep 23, 2008
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    Just a small notes on removing the existing HD.

    It is not easy to remove the HD if you don't know how it hold in your notebook.
    There are holes underneath of the aluminium frames where the plastic hooks on the notebook body hold the HD.
    It is easier to remove the HD if you press the inner side of the frame, so the frame can release from that plastics hooks.
     
    fredguy, Sep 23, 2008
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    What??? It is hard to understand what you are saying....
     
    sleey0, Sep 23, 2008
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    jeme Notebook Evangelist

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    I have done a HD replacement in both the SZ and Z, in my opinion the Z was easier - still very challenging but doable - my only disappointment is that I put in a seagate 320Gb 7200.3 rather than an SSD drive.
     
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    whats wrong with the seagate? i was planning on getting that
     
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    I am sorry - it is great - I just regret not waiting for a SSD. I have to sell the 320GB 5400 that came out of the machine. The Seagate is fine - sorry
     
    jeme, Sep 23, 2008
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