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    hardware upgrade for vgn-S460

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by tbone7467, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. tbone7467

    tbone7467 Notebook Geek

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    I was wondering if anyone here has upgraded any hardware on their S460? I was thinking that some better fans would be nice (quiter more effeciant) if possible
     
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    i have only upgraded my CPU from PM 740 > 780
    upgraded HDD from 40GB 5400RPM > 100GB 7200RPM
    upgraded ram to 2GB PC4300
    i know you can also upgrade the DVD drive (i have DVD±RW/DVD+RDL/DVD-RAM)
    i dont know if it is actually possible to upgrade the fan but i guess you can if its not soldered to the mainboard
    here is a pic of my fan. i took it the last time i opened my laptop a few months ago
    my model is VGN-S580P
    [​IMG]
     
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    tbone7467 Notebook Geek

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    How hard was the HD and the CPU? Will a core 2 Duo work? I am thinking about getting a new SZ and giving this to my parents. Want it to be pretty nice when they get it. Save them some money from having to buy a new one.

    As for the fan I was wanting something maybe quiter but way more effeciant if possible.
     
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    very easy but the PM 780 cost about $230 from ebay.com
    intel core architecture and pentium m architecture are not compatible
    100GB 7200RPM cost $100 from newegg.com
    very easy but a lot of screws to remove
    u have to yank out 10 screws from the bottom of the laptop
    5 screws beneath the keyboard
    3 ribbon cables and 2 tiny sound card cables also from beneath the keyboard
    before u can get to the HDD and/or CPU
     
    surefire, Jul 31, 2007
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