topic Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163822#M31412 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I'm going to be replacing the pci graphics card in my vgc m1, so let me know how you get on with this.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 02 Apr 2005 18:58:42 GMT mofoman 2005-04-02T18:58:42Z VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163819#M31409 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Where can I find documentation on how to dismantle the PC with a view to replacing the hard disk drive please ?<BR />JD<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 01 Apr 2005 23:12:56 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163819#M31409 eugeneg 2005-04-01T23:12:56Z Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163820#M31410 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Why would u wanna replase ur hard disk?<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:01:23 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163820#M31410 VAIOFAN 2005-04-02T00:01:23Z Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163821#M31411 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>HDD would need to be replaced if it broke or was too small. An image backup is good preventive measure.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 02 Apr 2005 08:26:23 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163821#M31411 eugeneg 2005-04-02T08:26:23Z Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163822#M31412 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I'm going to be replacing the pci graphics card in my vgc m1, so let me know how you get on with this.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 02 Apr 2005 18:58:42 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163822#M31412 mofoman 2005-04-02T18:58:42Z Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163823#M31413 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>The graphics card is on the PCI bus !!!!<BR />I tried unscrewing the case and got past the plastic layer, but the metal shell defeated me - I can't see anyway in !<BR />The only components which is readily available it seems is the memory.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Sun, 03 Apr 2005 08:47:24 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163823#M31413 eugeneg 2005-04-03T08:47:24Z Re: VGC-M1 how to replace the hard disk drive https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163824#M31414 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>There are pci slots but you are right the graphics card is on the pci bus, the pci slots are for the tv tuner and ethernet adaptor, the hard disk drive is below them, to get to it, you must remove the siide panel for the headphones s vid etc, then remove the metal shielding.I am dissapointed you cannot upgrade the graphics hardware in the machine, unless someone comes up with a way of swapping over mobility graphics chips, I am snookered.<BR /><BR />The hdd is in another casing as well which is extremely hard to remove.<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 05 Apr 2005 18:12:17 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-m1-how-to-replace-the-hard-disk-drive/m-p/163824#M31414 mofoman 2005-04-05T18:12:17Z