Replace harddisk in Vaio VGN-N31M

[2limbo]

Hello,
I am a very satisfied Vaio user but I need some help now. My Vaio notebook has a built-in 120Gb hd. Because I use mine a lot for video applications the space on my harddisk is running low. I want to replace it with an 200Gb or bigger harddisk. Does anyone know which hd is a good one but most of all how to remove the "old" one and replace it with a bigger ons.

Thanks a lot for all help.
2limbo
The Netherlands

[2limbo]

Many, many thanks for all the useful answers. They were really very helpfull.
GREAT forum and GREAT members.

[littlebucko]

anytime best of luck

[Thalamus.]

Hopefully your new drive has been installed and is working now..

[2limbo]

I tried to open my Vaio as describes before and EUREKA .... I was able to access the harddisk. At this time I did not replaced them because I want to make an exact copy of my harddisk. Does anyone know what program best to use for this?

Again ... many thanks to all.

[Thalamus.]

Hi 2limbo

I would recommend Acronis True Image, use the following link to read more: Acronis True Image 11 Home

[littlebucko]

yes i would agree
nice to no you got the case off

[2limbo]

Many great regards to all the people giving me the help I needed. I used Acronis True Image to clone my HD. Disassembled my laptop using the guidelines given to me and ....... DONE!!!

All worked and now my Vaio has enough HD-space. I went from 120Gb to 320Gb. It was an investment but worth it. I never could have done it without your help.

One again ..... THANK YOU ALL.

[Thalamus.]

glad we could help..