Solved! SSD in Sony VGN-FW490

[DavidM10]

I have a Sony VAIO VGN-FW490J. I got it in July, 2009. I'd like to upgrade the hard drive to a Samsung 470 series 128GB SSD. Sony parts said that SSD's were not compatible with this notebook. I think it was actually available with an SSD when I ordered it. I'm using Win7 64bit SP1. I upgraded from VISTA without problem.

Is it possible to install an SSD in this notebook. Web articles make it look possible.

Thanks,
David

 

[WR2]

Hello DavidM10;

Should be no problem installing the 2.5" SATA II SAMSUNG 470 MZ-5PA12 SSD in place of the 2.5" SATA II HDD that came installed in the laptop.

 

[DavidM10]

Thanks. I'll put one in and report on the outcome.

 

[WR2]

Thanks;
We really appreciate the first hand experience reports.

 

[bill369]

Thanks. I'll put one in and report on the outcome.

David,
Any luck installing the ssd drive?