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    how to upgrade hard driver to sony Z540?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dawn777, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. dawn777

    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    I want to order a Z540 from sony.com

    I find that I need to pay extra $250 to upgrade the hard driver from 120(5400rpm) to 320G (7200rpm) on sony.com.

    however, a 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb Seagate 320GB 7200 RPM only need to pay $99 on newegg.

    1. Whether the Z540 uses a 2.5", or 1.8" HD?
    2. Whether can I replace the HD myself? I want to make sure that before placing the order to sony.com

    I had searched from google, but I can not find any clue for that.

    Thanks a lot
     
    dawn777, Nov 17, 2008
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  2. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Hard dirve up upgrade pretty easy.They used 2.5" SATA 3.0.Remember you have to burn recovery disc set before exchange HD.
     
    lamtutu, Nov 17, 2008
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  3. dawn777

    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    Thank you, Lamtutu

    the HD protected by Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.

    so, I think that probably there is some sensitive device attached to the HD.

    Is there any important rule when I replace the HD myself?

    Thanks a lot.
     
    dawn777, Nov 18, 2008
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  4. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    lamtutu, Nov 18, 2008
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  5. dawn777

    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    hi lamtutu

    Thank you so much

    have a nice day!!!
     
    dawn777, Nov 18, 2008
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  6. chong67

    chong67 Notebook Deity

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    I did it myself last week.

    It was easy and just follow post #4.

    Start from the CD, then wiggle your way. The top left corner seem to be the hardest. Just wiggle it.
     
    chong67, Nov 18, 2008
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