VGN AR31 - part number

[tszpinda]

Hi,

I'm looking for a hard drive bracket/caddy for my sony laptop.

As I bought laptop without the part, but to buy it need a part number. It would be great if anyone could help me with finding one.


Thanks in advance.

Tom

[rich912]

Hi Tom,

See whether you can identify it from here .
It is possibly the "bracket" listed under HDD

[tszpinda]

Great - thanks Rich,

Any idea if I can stick any 2.5inch SATA drive in this laptop or it has to be some kind of
"special" drive?

Cheers!

Tom

[rich912]

Hi Tom,

Yes in theory any 2.5 SATA drive will fit as long as they have the correct connectors – but I seem to remember that this only applies to 3.5 drives.

I have just opened the HD bay of my AR31S. It contains 2 X 120Gb Toshiba drives – ref: MK 1234 GSX, HDD 2031 S ZK01S. I assume that your model also accepts two drives configured in Raid 0.

If you can provide a photo of the open drive bay we should be able to confirm this.

[tszpinda]

I'm abroad for awhile , so I can't take a picture at the mo. But for sure it's the same model. Just concerned, as prices on the web site you gave me before are a bit terrifying.

For example: A1252264AMS22 TOSHIBA HDD 120GB(H) $2231.02$1216.02.

I know that I must buy a hard drive bracket with 8 screws, but can't believe how much hard drives does cost.
Edited: I found on ebay same as your I expect for 59GBP.


Anyway, in the place where hard drives should be I have "black hole" 😉 and short cable with adapter on the end, nothing else. I bought it like that so I'm not sure what else(if anything) I need to buy. If you can tell me what you seen there I would be really greatful.

Thanks again,

Btw sorry for my poor English.

[rich912]

Hi Tom,

Yes Nexttronics are very expensive for hard drives and memory – source these from a UK supplier. Not sure about eBay (I am not a fan really). Try Ebuyer – this one for example.

Anyway, in the place where hard drives should be I have "black hole" 😉 and short cable with adapter on the end,

You may also need a couple of connectors for the pair of hard drives. Have a look at the photos below...

[97122769]

Lol look at the sticker on the last photo.

" rattle noise is normal"

[rich912]

Lol look at the sticker on the last photo.

" rattle noise is normal"

ROFL luckily I don’t have any rattle noise – just "shake and roll"…

[tszpinda]

Rich912 thanks for your replay.
Finally I recovered myself after the new year party and now trying to make my laptop running.

You mentioned a couple of connectors for the pair of hard drives, have you got any idea which one from Nexttronics(or any other shop) should I buy to fit in my laptop?

Cheers

[rich912]

Hi Tom,

You mentioned a couple of connectors for the pair of hard drives, have you got any idea which one from Nexttronics(or any other shop) should I buy to fit in my laptop?

Unfortunately not and that is partly why I suggested that an email or phone call to Nexttronics would be a good idea.

The two HDD connector cables may very well come with the caddy/bracket but if not they (Nexttronics) should be able to advise on the necessary additional parts that you require.