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    Sony VGN-FS315S HDD Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by broochie, Jan 15, 2006.

  1. broochie

    broochie Newbie

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    :rolleyes: I'm considering getting a faster HDD 4 my VAIO FS315S, currently has a 100GB HDD spinnin' @ 4200rpm, so l'd wanna get one of those blazin 7200rpm HDDs'. Problem is, is it possible 2 pluck out the old drive considering that Sony does rarely leave you with (later) upgrading options. I did manage to upgrade the memory to 2GB(maximum), so l figured l'd as well reach over 2 the HDD department... ANY inputs will be greatly appreciated
    CHEERS
     
    broochie, Jan 15, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeap, just take the old HD out and the new one in. Put the old one in a 2.5" enclosure and now, you have a portable HD :)

    Just remember to put the 4200 back in if it is in need for repairs!
     
    coriolis, Jan 15, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The hard drives are pretty standard. You shouldn't run into any problems.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 16, 2006
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    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    You should be fine, you can also clone your hard drive if you want everything from your old drive or just do a clean install. A 100GB 5400 rpm drive would give you near 7200 rpm performance unless you want to fork out the extra $80 to get the 100GB 7200 Hitachi ;).

    Matt
     
    Jenson, Jan 16, 2006
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    broochie Newbie

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    Thank you all for your inputs, but now how do l get 2 the HDD itself on the FS315S? Do l have 2 dis-assamble the whole unit as l can't seem to locate the exact position of the HDD? I've decided to settle 4 the Hitachi 7K100 7200RPM HDD.... Thanx again
     
    broochie, Jan 16, 2006
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