topic Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M in PCs & Accessories

Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M

bugax — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 14:37:33 GMT

Hi to all,
my questions are:
1. Can I update my RAM in my VGN-A217M, up to 1GB? :smileygrin:

2. Can I update my CPU, from 725 to another much powerful like 745 (max up to ??? ) ? :smileygrin:

3. Can I update my HD from 80 GB 4200rpm to another one of 120 GB 7200rpm of any manufacturer???

4.How can I recognize my mainboard?

5.How can I update the bios?

THANKS for all!!!
bye

Re: Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M

Ladgaz — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 10:55:42 GMT

Hi bugax,

here are my answers:

1.) yes
2.)don't know, but I think you can't do this
3.) yes, but you should mirror the data of your 80 GB harddisk before exchange to a bigger harddisk (especially the recovery partition)
4.)difficult to recognize your mainboard; try sisoft sandra or any similar software
5.) try vaio update. You should find new bios versions with installer, if available for your vaio.

Hope, I could help you.

CU

Ladgaz

Re: Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M

kee-lo_ — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:18:52 GMT

You could check Crucial's website for a RAM upgrade

Re: Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M

bugax — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:07:59 GMT

Thanks for all
Bye

Re: Upgrading RAM,CPU and HD in my Sony Vaio VGN-A217M

bugax — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:08:53 GMT

I've another question, can I update my ram with PC 3200 400 MHz instead of PC 2700 333 MHz
Running everest, this is the screenshot for chipset

I've visited Crucial site and give me PC 2700....but can I use PC 3200 with this chipset...

thx