Sony Vaio Tap 21 HARD RAM - how - disk update

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Start a new thread to facilitate research.

Update was made on a 21 Tap Sony VAIO (Asia, HK version) 1 TB HDD 4 GB ram stock.

I've upgraded to Samsung EVO 120 GB n 8 GB of ram. Now, my computer is so much faster and without waiting and hickups. Startup time is around 17 years.

120Gig you get on 40gig left after cloning. For a computer in the kitchen its more then enough for me and I use a Synology nas for centralized storage.

Acronis True Image 2014 has been used for cloning. Please note that you cannot use this program under Win 8 (8.1) to clone your hard drive, it will keep asking you to restart on n all over again. You need to make a bootable usb stick in the program and run it. Otherwise, the program is very easy to use, just follow step by step.

Just install a new HDD/SSD and using recovery disk does not work (not for me).

The 21 Tap opening is easy, just be careful when do you. Please keep in mind that you will void your warranty.

There are two screws one of each side of the vent. They behind plastic covers. Unscrew them and shut down the computer, the screen to the top. The screen is secure w clips and be quiet easy to remove. Use a pick or a cell phone opening tool.  DO NOT USE ANY METAL THING!

Go around the edge of the screen and carefully fold upward so it frees up the chassis. The screen sits like a bakcover on a Samsung phone. Do not go away with you unblocking tools otherwise you may damage some cables, 2 to 3 mm is sufficient.

When you have done that use a suction cup, use my bathroom. Carefully lift up the screen like a car hood, up high "Webcam" and not "Windows key".

There is quite simple.

Hope everyone understand my bad English

Im not responsible if something goes wrong, you do it on your risk on.

EDIT: I forgot to say that it is a one-handed operation. You have to keep the screen upward with one hand and make the upgrades with your other hand. Lay your computer on a non slippery surface, so you don't slip.

EDIT 2: new links to pictures.

EDIT 3: connector under the yellow sticker is msata.

Photos

Hello

His drive regular sata hard, no msata and screws behind the plastic clamp.

Just be Ume when you lift the screen all of the cables are located on the lower edge (Windows Logo). No cables on the sides and the top.

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