Replace SSD in Sony Vaio VPC-z1390x...

Hello out there.

I have trouble finding info about the SSD in a Sony Vaio VPC-z1390x laptop. It must be replaced because it's defect. No more warranty. But I don't know if it's 1.8" or 2.5" size SSD. I would also like to know if it's 3 or 6GB/s SATA-plug. Anyone here knows?

Brest regards

Ulrich

ullenulleAsked: 2015-07-15

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☠ MASQ ☠Commented: 2015-07-15

I guess you could open the caddy - it's on the label :)

Samsung MMDPE28GQDXP-MVB
Capacity: 256GB
Spindle Speed: Solid State Memory - MLC
Interface Type: SATA 1.8in Micro for ultra mobile applications
Disk Size: 1.8inx3.5mm Ultrathin Caseless
Sustained Throughput (MBps): 90
Electrical Interface Speed: SATA 300 - 3.0Gbps

You might have twin caddies on this model though with twin 128GB drives

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Scott CSenior EngineerCommented: 2015-07-15

Looks to be a 1.8" http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/how-to-replace-the-ssd-in-vaio-vpcz11-and-vpcz12-with-non-sony-ssd.511578/

Since you need to replace it anyways just take it out and have a look at it.

Here is a service manual....it's not the exact one, but it should help as a guide.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCUQFjABahUKEwiB_Ne79N3GAhVPJogKHfFBBhM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpdfstream.manualsonline.com%2F3%2F3b645d8a-1761-4611-a399-8774af35637c.pdf&ei=ubmmVcG7O8_MoATxg5mYAQ&usg=AFQjCNGQyeMXhJvkF-FIP7wHBTLgXCTP8A&sig2=6GWu9caU7YXLUgoOKtGobg

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noxchoGlobal Support CoordinatorCommented: 2015-07-15

The one we have at work has 1.8" drive in it. Looks like yours has the same. But you can be only then shure when you open it and take it out.

ullenulleAuthor Commented: 2015-07-15

As a Little extra info: It's a 512 GB SSD, and according to the Intel Disc Management it's 4*128GB.
I won't see the laptop untill in 1½ weeks, and my better half is impatient to order a/some new SSD('s).
You all "vote" for to open up and see exactly what's in the laptop before ordering any SSD('s)? It must add up to 512GB.

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☠ MASQ ☠Commented: 2015-07-15

Do you just have a single drive caddy?

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noxchoGlobal Support CoordinatorCommented: 2015-07-15

Yes, best if you open it. Keep your best half busy with something till you have your hands on this Sony :) this is the only correct way.

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