Comments for My Sanctuary http://joveeno.wordpress.com simple things in the life of a dedicated programmer.. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on How to Change Sony VAIO SZ Series Hard Drive by joveeno http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-38 joveeno Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:31 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-38 Well, the SATA cable is a bit delicate, and I know it's kinda hard to pull them out, giving those tapes on them. I don't know exactly whether the SATA part should still work or not, because in a desktop PC, you do have two cables to connect to SATA (one for power and one for data). But just in case you're looking for a replacement, I found a website that sells replacement parts. (http://www.pchub.com/uph/model/0--11001-1/Vaio-VGN-SZ-Series-parts.html), however I cannot put any recommendations on that, and I really can't give the details on how to change the SATA cable (as mine is not broken...well for now). But I wish you good luck changing them. Oh yeah, those screws are goddamn tight. I intended to use an electric screwdriver, but apparently a larger screwdriver should do the trick (don't ask me why, never been good at physics). But I'm glad you managed to pull them off. :) Well, the SATA cable is a bit delicate, and I know it’s kinda hard to pull them out, giving those tapes on them. I don’t know exactly whether the SATA part should still work or not, because in a desktop PC, you do have two cables to connect to SATA (one for power and one for data).

But just in case you’re looking for a replacement, I found a website that sells replacement parts. (http://www.pchub.com/uph/model/0–11001-1/Vaio-VGN-SZ-Series-parts.html), however I cannot put any recommendations on that, and I really can’t give the details on how to change the SATA cable (as mine is not broken…well for now). But I wish you good luck changing them.

Oh yeah, those screws are goddamn tight. I intended to use an electric screwdriver, but apparently a larger screwdriver should do the trick (don’t ask me why, never been good at physics). But I’m glad you managed to pull them off. :)

]]> Comment on How to Change Sony VAIO SZ Series Hard Drive by remlingerj http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-37 remlingerj Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:55:46 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-37 I was having some HD issues with my SZ460, so I decided to replace it. Unfortunately, I think I broke the SATA cable. It appears that there are two sections of the SATA cable near the hard drive connector and they seem to have broken apart. They were only taped together. Do you know where I can get a replacement SATA cable for this particular notebook? BTW, you weren't kidding about the three palm rest screws underneath the keyboard. They're on there extremely tight. I almost stripped them trying to loosen them. I was having some HD issues with my SZ460, so I decided to replace it. Unfortunately, I think I broke the SATA cable. It appears that there are two sections of the SATA cable near the hard drive connector and they seem to have broken apart. They were only taped together. Do you know where I can get a replacement SATA cable for this particular notebook?

BTW, you weren’t kidding about the three palm rest screws underneath the keyboard. They’re on there extremely tight. I almost stripped them trying to loosen them.

]]> Comment on How to Change Sony VAIO SZ Series Hard Drive by joveeno http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-36 joveeno Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:25:37 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-36 You're welcome. I'm happy to share the knowledge, although not necessarily my knowledge as I know how to change the hard drive from some other site :D Well, I'm currently using Win 7 and so far so good, no development issues. I'm currently trying to clean my internal fan as it is now making damn much noise. And heat as well. But you're lucky, aren't you, because those screws are supposed to be damn tight. Oh well. Anyways I'm glad it could be of use! :) You’re welcome. I’m happy to share the knowledge, although not necessarily my knowledge as I know how to change the hard drive from some other site :D
Well, I’m currently using Win 7 and so far so good, no development issues.
I’m currently trying to clean my internal fan as it is now making damn much noise. And heat as well.
But you’re lucky, aren’t you, because those screws are supposed to be damn tight. Oh well. Anyways I’m glad it could be of use! :)

]]> Comment on How to Change Sony VAIO SZ Series Hard Drive by barbarac1977 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-35 barbarac1977 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:09:17 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/how-to-change-sony-vaio-sz-series-hard-drive/#comment-35 THANK YOU so much for posting your detailed instructions and great photos. I was able to use this to change my drive today, and am currently recovering the backup I made with Acronis. While I'd love to go to W7, my fellow developer has said she'll quit if I try to do development in a new OS. :-) Mine was even easier--With my mini Husky tool (HD-74501 v), I was able to release all screws, latches for the keyboard, etc. I was also able to gently peel the protective black plastic and adhere it to the new drive. Thanks again! THANK YOU so much for posting your detailed instructions and great photos. I was able to use this to change my drive today, and am currently recovering the backup I made with Acronis. While I’d love to go to W7, my fellow developer has said she’ll quit if I try to do development in a new OS. :-)

Mine was even easier–With my mini Husky tool (HD-74501 v), I was able to release all screws, latches for the keyboard, etc. I was also able to gently peel the protective black plastic and adhere it to the new drive.

Thanks again!

]]> Comment on Guides on How to Find the Right Notebook by Reticulating Splines « My Sanctuary http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/guides-on-how-to-find-the-right-notebook/#comment-33 Reticulating Splines « My Sanctuary Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:38:26 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/guides-on-how-to-find-the-right-notebook/#comment-33 [...] It is now week four from all twelve weeks during this semester. And I find it hard to do these subjects. Almost all of them have weekly assessments, so I had to do much work, and therefore I had to postpone buying that PSP! Not to mention the one that I want was the PSP Dissidia Limited Edition which is actually a ridiculously limited edition, because apparently SquareEnix Japan decided to put it into a lottery system, and only people in Japan can enter the lottery. Best bet is eBay, but the price is pretty damn high, around AU$450 or so. Oh well, some other time maybe. At least I get my laptop’s hard drive upgraded, which is sort of late because I got my laptop from 2007, and yeah, my laptop’s still running quite smoothly because I know how to choose one. [...] [...] It is now week four from all twelve weeks during this semester. And I find it hard to do these subjects. Almost all of them have weekly assessments, so I had to do much work, and therefore I had to postpone buying that PSP! Not to mention the one that I want was the PSP Dissidia Limited Edition which is actually a ridiculously limited edition, because apparently SquareEnix Japan decided to put it into a lottery system, and only people in Japan can enter the lottery. Best bet is eBay, but the price is pretty damn high, around AU$450 or so. Oh well, some other time maybe. At least I get my laptop’s hard drive upgraded, which is sort of late because I got my laptop from 2007, and yeah, my laptop’s still running quite smoothly because I know how to choose one. [...]

]]> Comment on Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver by jenpez http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/pokemon-heart-gold-and-soul-silver/#comment-32 jenpez Sun, 10 May 2009 14:03:16 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/pokemon-heart-gold-and-soul-silver/#comment-32 Great news, I'm shivering with anticipation! He, he. Although I already got all my Rotom forms. :) Great news, I’m shivering with anticipation! He, he.

Although I already got all my Rotom forms.

:)

]]> Comment on Pokemon Platinum News: Gymleaders and Elite Four by joveeno http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/pokemon-platinum-news-gymleaders-and-elite-four/#comment-29 joveeno Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:51:25 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/pokemon-platinum-news-gymleaders-and-elite-four/#comment-29 Yup..it's a very nice addition compared to the DP one. It was so bland, nothing whatsoever. Plus, the Sinnoh Pokedex is now altered to view several pre-National Pokedex pokemon. It makes more Fire-type Pokemon listed. A nice addition indeed as in DP, your only true Fire-type are the Ponyta line and the Chimchar line. And the release date is on 22nd of March 2009 in US! Yay! Gotta pre order it now.. XD Yup..it’s a very nice addition compared to the DP one. It was so bland, nothing whatsoever. Plus, the Sinnoh Pokedex is now altered to view several pre-National Pokedex pokemon. It makes more Fire-type Pokemon listed. A nice addition indeed as in DP, your only true Fire-type are the Ponyta line and the Chimchar line.

And the release date is on 22nd of March 2009 in US! Yay! Gotta pre order it now.. XD

]]> Comment on Pokemon Platinum News: Gymleaders and Elite Four by Nitrokart http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/pokemon-platinum-news-gymleaders-and-elite-four/#comment-28 Nitrokart Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:59:40 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/pokemon-platinum-news-gymleaders-and-elite-four/#comment-28 I like the new E4 rooms. I hated in DP that they were completely empty except for the person of course. In GSC, their rooms would be themed to their type. I think one had bushes and trees in his room because he was a Bug-type specialist. I can't wait for this to come out in the U.S.! I like the new E4 rooms. I hated in DP that they were completely empty except for the person of course. In GSC, their rooms would be themed to their type. I think one had bushes and trees in his room because he was a Bug-type specialist.

I can’t wait for this to come out in the U.S.!

]]> Comment on VAIO September 2008 Calendar Wallpaper by VAIO October 2008 Calendar Wallpaper « My Sanctuary http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/vaio-september-2008-calendar-wallpaper/#comment-27 VAIO October 2008 Calendar Wallpaper « My Sanctuary Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:14:58 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-27 [...] October 2008 Calendar Wallpaper Hi again guys!! It’s been a month already since I wrote the last post regarding the previous calendar wallpaper. I am very sorry I weren’t able to post about Pokemon Platinum. It has been released in Japan on [...] [...] October 2008 Calendar Wallpaper Hi again guys!! It’s been a month already since I wrote the last post regarding the previous calendar wallpaper. I am very sorry I weren’t able to post about Pokemon Platinum. It has been released in Japan on [...]

]]> Comment on July 2008: Project Deadlines and New Wallpapers by VAIO August 2008 Calendar Wallpaper « My Sanctuary http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/july-2008-project-deadlines-and-new-wallpapers/#comment-26 VAIO August 2008 Calendar Wallpaper « My Sanctuary Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:38:27 +0000 http://joveeno.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/july-2008-project-deadlines-and-new-wallpapers/#comment-26 [...] August 2008 Calendar Wallpaper Remember the post about there were no July calendar wallpaper? As it turns out, the VAIO Calendar Wallpaper website has moved to a new location. I don’t know [...] [...] August 2008 Calendar Wallpaper Remember the post about there were no July calendar wallpaper? As it turns out, the VAIO Calendar Wallpaper website has moved to a new location. I don’t know [...]

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