HD Upgrade for SZ

[FenderP]

And why does sony use 2 512mb instead of 1gb of ram?

Actually, it's more to do with the fact it's dual channel - you'll get better performance from 2x512 than 1x1GB in a machine that supports dual channel.

[Neverwinter]

Actually I have a external 200 GB HDD at home, but I definitely don't carry that around.

[manollis]

can anyone pls help me on how to replace the hdd on sz vaio (somewhere i saw a link with step by step pictures but its not working)
pls any help would be very welcomed
manollis

[robohgedhang]

can anyone pls help me on how to replace the hdd on sz vaio (somewhere i saw a link with step by step pictures but its not working)
pls any help would be very welcomed
manollis

Maybe here: http://www.laptoplogic.com/resources...e8bb56da9f5f68

[5h4rk]

Hi, can I install a 160G HD on it? What is the best option to go for a 160G HD?

Can I put one of this:

http://www.skycomp.com.au/product_in...0d0fa3c7b00238

Thanks.

[TinyRK]

Hi, can I install a 160G HD on it? What is the best option to go for a 160G HD?

Can I put one of this:

http://www.skycomp.com.au/product_in...0d0fa3c7b00238

Thanks.

Yes, you can!

Did a week ago.
But buy the HDD here:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...2&sku=341-4636

Seagate 7200.2 160GB for $130. If you pay with Paypal it is 10% less, so 117 Bucks!

[MonsterMaxx]

I have the SZ650. Access to the drive is NOT straightforward.

If you are adept with tools, it should be no problem. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to tear into it if I wanted to put a bigger drive in there.

One thing you should consider is heat. I can't comment on the Sony, but when I put a new 7200 drive in my Dell they ran too hot and would die very quickly. The Dell didn't have good ventilation for the drive making it a bad combo. No idea if the Sony would take it or not, but it's something I would consider before making the change.

[lua]

hm ... i wonder if i can get a hybrid drive or a 7200 rpm hd and put it in my sz483 and have it working. anyone have any idea?

[BTG]

There is a big difference going from 5400 to 7200. If you do any serious work, 7200 should be standard. Shame on Sony for not offering it as an option.

Actually it looked more like a well thought out move. Not only is it cost effective but spin up to 5400 is usually faster though those times are so small its marginal to try to compare seek times.

5400 also runs alot cooler saving the drive and internal components the burden of excess heat.

hm ... i wonder if i can get a hybrid drive or a 7200 rpm hd and put it in my sz483 and have it working. anyone have any idea?

Hybrid drive should work fine provided you are using Vista. XP does not have the "ReadyDrive" feature as tauted by Vista.

[lua]

Hybrid drive should work fine provided you are using Vista. XP does not have the "ReadyDrive" feature as tauted by Vista.

Thanks for the input.