Upgrade PCIe M.2 SSD
- Thread starter trexbyte
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The specs on the SSD card are from a run of CrystalDiskInfo. I do not understand enough to know what the upgrade SSD would be.
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CrystalDiskInfo 6.3.2 (C) 2008-2015 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
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OS : Windows 8.1 [6.3 Build 9600] (x64)
Date : 2015/05/13 17:54:33
-- Controller Map ----------------------------------------------------------
+ Standard SATA AHCI Controller [ATA]
- SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
- Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller [SCSI]
-- Disk List ---------------------------------------------------------------
(1) SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000 : 128.0 GB [0/0/0, pd1] - sg
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(1) SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
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Model : SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
Firmware : UXM6401Q
Serial Number : S1ACNYAD505294
Disk Size : 128.0 GB (8.4/128.0/128.0/128.0)
Buffer Size : Unknown
Queue Depth : 32
# of Sectors : 250069680
Rotation Rate : ---- (SSD)
Interface : Serial ATA
Major Version : ACS-2
Minor Version : ATA8-ACS version 4c
Transfer Mode : SATA/600 | SATA/600
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CrystalDiskInfo 6.3.2 (C) 2008-2015 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : http://crystalmark.info/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
OS : Windows 8.1 [6.3 Build 9600] (x64)
Date : 2015/05/13 17:54:33
-- Controller Map ----------------------------------------------------------
+ Standard SATA AHCI Controller [ATA]
- SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
- Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller [SCSI]
-- Disk List ---------------------------------------------------------------
(1) SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000 : 128.0 GB [0/0/0, pd1] - sg
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(1) SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
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Model : SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000
Firmware : UXM6401Q
Serial Number : S1ACNYAD505294
Disk Size : 128.0 GB (8.4/128.0/128.0/128.0)
Buffer Size : Unknown
Queue Depth : 32
# of Sectors : 250069680
Rotation Rate : ---- (SSD)
Interface : Serial ATA
Major Version : ACS-2
Minor Version : ATA8-ACS version 4c
Transfer Mode : SATA/600 | SATA/600
- Mar 16, 2013
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Not the specs on your current SSD, but rather what interfaces does the Sony motherboard support? Does it have an M.2 interface? In an ultrabook, maybe not. Space restrictions....
You could just switch to a 500GB SATA SSD, which your system DOES support.
You could just switch to a 500GB SATA SSD, which your system DOES support.
USAFRet, I think you know quite a lot about this field. Unfortunately I do not.
First of all, thank you for the very rapid runaround in response.
Here is what I understand of our thread.
I have a SATA SSD (based upon my CrystalDiskInfo information above.
If I want to use the more advanced M.2 SSD, I must inspect the motherboard to see if it supports M.2.
(Is there a way to do this without opening the machine?)
If it does not support the M.2, then just goe with a 512GB Sata SSD. Mine is a samsung today. Do I have other options with Sata SSDs?
Once installed, are there places in this forum that explain how to move everything from one SSD to another?
Lots of questions, lots of ignorance on my part.
Thanks again.
First of all, thank you for the very rapid runaround in response.
Here is what I understand of our thread.
I have a SATA SSD (based upon my CrystalDiskInfo information above.
If I want to use the more advanced M.2 SSD, I must inspect the motherboard to see if it supports M.2.
(Is there a way to do this without opening the machine?)
If it does not support the M.2, then just goe with a 512GB Sata SSD. Mine is a samsung today. Do I have other options with Sata SSDs?
Once installed, are there places in this forum that explain how to move everything from one SSD to another?
Lots of questions, lots of ignorance on my part.
Thanks again.
- Mar 16, 2013
- 171,802
- 18,140
- 184,590
No problem.
Not ignorance, just 'not knowing'.
Without actually looking, I'd suspect that your Sony does NOT have an M.2 port. Those are pretty new.
So...for a larger SSD.
Yes, you can switch relatively easily.
You have 2 options, either a whole new OS install on the new, larger SSD
or
Migrate from the old 128GB drive to the new larger drive. Either 250GB, or 500GB, or whatever.
Samsung drives come with a migration software, and often include a USB cable to do it with.
Connect the new drive via the included USB cable, run the migration software (hopefully it works OK).
Take the laptop apart and swap the drives.
Boot, and it will probably work.
The one thing you REALLY have to look at is the thickness of the drive you wish to purchase.
All current SSD's are 2.5" format. But possibly slightly different thickness. I believe the Sony Ultrabook relies on a 7mm thick drive, as opposed to the more common 9.5mm thick drive.
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/sony/vaio_t_series_svt13116fgs_ultrabook/433511/
"It's worth noting that once you remove the battery, you can also remove the access panel, which allows you to access the free memory slot and the SATA drive bay, which accepts 2.5in drives that are up to 7mm thick."
Such is life with an 'ultrabook'. That's how they make them 'thin'.
So...look around for a SATA 3 SSD, in a 7mm thickness. They are ALL 2.5" wide. Just a few are 7mm thick, as opposed to the normal 9.5mm.
For the M.2 possibility...look in the user manual and specs. But I doubt it.
Not ignorance, just 'not knowing'.
Without actually looking, I'd suspect that your Sony does NOT have an M.2 port. Those are pretty new.
So...for a larger SSD.
Yes, you can switch relatively easily.
You have 2 options, either a whole new OS install on the new, larger SSD
or
Migrate from the old 128GB drive to the new larger drive. Either 250GB, or 500GB, or whatever.
Samsung drives come with a migration software, and often include a USB cable to do it with.
Connect the new drive via the included USB cable, run the migration software (hopefully it works OK).
Take the laptop apart and swap the drives.
Boot, and it will probably work.
The one thing you REALLY have to look at is the thickness of the drive you wish to purchase.
All current SSD's are 2.5" format. But possibly slightly different thickness. I believe the Sony Ultrabook relies on a 7mm thick drive, as opposed to the more common 9.5mm thick drive.
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/sony/vaio_t_series_svt13116fgs_ultrabook/433511/
"It's worth noting that once you remove the battery, you can also remove the access panel, which allows you to access the free memory slot and the SATA drive bay, which accepts 2.5in drives that are up to 7mm thick."
Such is life with an 'ultrabook'. That's how they make them 'thin'.
So...look around for a SATA 3 SSD, in a 7mm thickness. They are ALL 2.5" wide. Just a few are 7mm thick, as opposed to the normal 9.5mm.
For the M.2 possibility...look in the user manual and specs. But I doubt it.
USAFRet, this is terrific information. And I'm going to go look for a 512GB Samsung GB replacement drive.
When I have done this so far, using SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000, I keep getting the the XP941 PCIe, M.2 replacements (nothing about SATA). So maybe the software that's reporting on the type/model is giving me incorrect results.
My plan is to pull the SSD and go to Fry's and ask them what the 512GB upgrade is since I can't seem to find what I'm looking for on the Web.
You are right. The form factor for the existing SSD is going to have to be very slim. This ultrabook is very cool, very light, and I have been very pleased with it (except for the limited space).
Thanks again for all the help. I'll let you know what happens next.
When I have done this so far, using SAMSUNG MZHPU128HCGM-00000, I keep getting the the XP941 PCIe, M.2 replacements (nothing about SATA). So maybe the software that's reporting on the type/model is giving me incorrect results.
My plan is to pull the SSD and go to Fry's and ask them what the 512GB upgrade is since I can't seem to find what I'm looking for on the Web.
You are right. The form factor for the existing SSD is going to have to be very slim. This ultrabook is very cool, very light, and I have been very pleased with it (except for the limited space).
Thanks again for all the help. I'll let you know what happens next.
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