Posts by UPARDNAGS

I saw couple of web sites: Western Digital and Hitachi. Any prefernece?

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve@NBF what size hd do you want? I thought at least 100 or 120 GB would be ideal. Will it be ok to use 7200 rpm? and what other specs I need to look out for? e.g Ultra ATA/100 etc.

Infact I managed to open the notebook and I can remove the old Harddrive. But I need help in deciding what is the best replacement: Obviously I do not want to use Toshiba that came with my notebook. Please somebody help

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve@NBF This isn't for your specific mode, but it may help you. http://www.mikeshardware.com/howtos/sonyhdswap/ or http://www.cs.bath.ac.uk/~jpc/vaio/ many thanks for the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve@NBF I cant find that model number on Sony's site... do you mean PCG-V505DXP? Hi No, the model is PCG V505DP (for UK market)

please could some body help me on how to replace Hard drive on V 505 DP? I need some baisc technical help, if possible stepwise: please! Also how do we reload the software again? Does the 'Normal'/Incremental backup repstore the function...

Quote: Originally Posted by lamtutu Hi You should to do it for long time ago .It run great with any IDE HD . I got hitachi 60GB 7200rpm in Vaio 505 ex . To replace it very easy . Hope this help please could...