Replacing Optical with HD/SSD in SA/SB/SC/SD series

[niebyl2002]

That's what I'm doing. I have 256GB SSD in my VPCSA25, and carry a 1TB USB 3 WD SE drive. (I hate to buy WD and will not buy Seagate, but don't care for the colors of the Toshiba or Samsung)

I'd like to have an empty caddy so I can just take my DVD drive out.

Sounds like a plan to make it lighter. I'll check that too.

If we put a HDD in, or as in the DIY thread, 2 HDDs in the caddy, won't it increase the weight a lot? Possibly even up to 2kg? =(. I might rather go w/ portable hard disk + SSD

Well, after mounting caddy with HDD into my SA I have to admit you're kind of right. Laptop is heavier, you can notice the difference. It feels like a solid kilo (2.2lbs).

[lazybee]

so frustrating. I ordered the same caddy off eBay...ended up recieving an almost entirely plastic one that didn't look remotely like the pictures and had no removable faceplate.....trying to return it now.

[niebyl2002]

so frustrating. I ordered the same caddy off eBay...ended up recieving an almost entirely plastic one that didn't look remotely like the pictures and had no removable faceplate.....trying to return it now.

Yeah, they sent me wrong one too but I already returned it and received a refund. Except the mistake, seller was very good to work with.

Here the LINK to the same caddy from different seller. I received correct one in 2 day (sent from CA to FL). WOW.

[lazybee]

Yeah, they sent me wrong one too but I already returned it and received a refund. Except the mistake, seller was very good to work with.

Here the LINK to the same caddy from different seller. I received correct one in 2 day (sent from CA to FL). WOW.

Haha...just after I had posted I went and bought that exact same one. I've got a return in the works for the mistake. Good to know the shipping is speedy!

[MessiaaH]

Hi Guys,

I currently have an Asus U30jc with a caddy been working fine for the past year.

Recently purchased the SA, waiting for it to arrive.
I saw when configuring d premium sa version, u can have 2 ssd as an option.

How is this 2nd SSD achieved? because by d looks of it, the bluray drive is still part of d package even when selected dual ssd.

Can the laptop natively take a 2nd ssd on the inside?
If thats the case id prefer not use a caddy and open up the machien and install the 2nd hdd if it can be done.

Any thoughts on this anyone? can anyone confirm how 2nd hdd is accomplished?

Thanks.

[trivolve]

dual-ssd the option by sony is when they stuff 2 ssds into 1 HDD slot. it doesn't work for other 2.5' SSD coz sony merges 2 IC boards w/ the flash memory tgt in 1 slot

[MessiaaH]

Darn, guess its time to place my order for the caddy! lol.

[lazybee]

I ended up ordering two caddies by mistake, I should have a spare that I would prefer not to keep. If someone wants it let me know. If you can cover shipping + some of the total that would be great.

I feel like a bit of an idiot getting two!

It is a Fenvi caddy that has a removable faceplate.

[niebyl2002]

As you remember 5 days ago I broke my faceplate while replacing ODD with aftermarket caddy. I immediately called Sony Parts and ordered two additional ODD faceplates. I was told that they are backordered and it might take up to 4 weeks to received them.

Guess what was by the front doors when I came home from work. Yes, a package from Sony with my two faceplates. WOW!!! It took Sony less than 3 business days to get me my order.

I thought I share this with you. Faceplates for SA/SB/SC are in stock.

[takeshi84]

As you remember 5 days ago I broke my faceplate while replacing ODD with aftermarket caddy. I immediately called Sony Parts and ordered two additional ODD faceplates. I was told that they are backordered and it might take up to 4 weeks to received them.

Guess what was by the front doors when I came home from work. Yes, a package from Sony with my two faceplates. WOW!!! It took Sony less than 3 business days to get me my order.

I thought I share this with you. Faceplates for SA/SB/SC are in stock.

That's great news! Could you read a part number from the plates or the bill?