1.8" Hard Drives - Confirmed to Work

Thanks. I think I'll go for one then :idea:

I wasn't really thinking of using it in an ipod. Its just if I were to sell it on ebay, it would be a selling point to say it works in an Ipod (at least certain models). BTW, I use an iriver so I'm unfamiliar with Ipods.

Thanks alot, Dafox

 

Litterally installing ubuntu on one now

Mine was salvage from a cranky sony nw-3000 mp3 player, used the acer zif cable, but had to file down the cable end... used my Girlfriends nail file board thing works so far

 

Toshiba 60 GB HDD 4200rpm 2MB 5mm, 1,8 '' LIF ( MK6028GAL) works fine.
Greetz
Matrix321

 

HTC426020G5CE00 - Flip Cable
Hitachi - C4K60 - Flip Cable (Please Note: If you try with the standard cable you will burn up your Hard Drive, I managed to Burn two (2) up before I figured this out. :evil:

please tell me that how connect the Hitachi hdd :|
I try but fail,my aspire one can't detect the HDD……

 

for uk ppl http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iPod-Gen5-M ... 286.c0.m14

 

I just installed a Toshiba MK6008GAH using the original ZIF cable. Filed down the end a little bit to get it to fit and powered the Acer up. BIOS reports no HDD connected. Flipped the cable over and back to make sure that I had it in correctly. If I flipped the cable over, the One would boot to nothing but a grey screen. If I flipped it back to the original side, it would boot through the Acer startup screen before going directly to the BIOS. Even if the drive is unformatted, it should show in the BIOS correct? Do I have a DOA?

 

hummm filled it too much ?
tried formatting it with another device?

I have an external enclosure for these zif drives that i use to format these drive before installing them =)

 

Sounds like either the drive was dead in the first place or you fried the chip by installing it the wrong way the first time.

 

Hey isdereks,

I had the same exact problem with the 30GB version of the Toshiba ZIF drive! HOWEVER, it seemed to fix itself somehow. I had installed the drive by sanding down the original Aspire One ZIF cable, then I put the netbook back together and tried to boot up. It went straight to BIOS and would not detect the Toshiba hard drive. I was fed up with it for the night and decided to rip all apart again the next day to make sure I installed the ZIF cable correctly. Flashforward to the next night...I was all ready to take the thing apart when something in my head told me to try to turn it on one last time before cracking it open. IT WORKED!!! The BIOS detected it and I was able to see the drive now. I'm not exactly sure why it would work all of a sudden...but I have a couple theories. The Toshiba drive I bought was supposed to be an OEM IPOD replacement and when I finally got to installing Windows I saw that there was an existing IPOD partition on the drive already. I believe this may be the reason for it not being recognized initially. I think the BIOS had difficulty recognizing this "preformatted" at first. I also read about people's drives being "locked" due to them being for an IPOD...I guess this wasn't the case for me or else the drive should have NEVER worked all by itself. One other crazy theory I have is perhaps by removing the Aspire One's battery pack for awhile after the hard drive not being recognized...and letting it just sit for a little while before trying to start it up again may allow the BIOS for somehow recognize the drive. I say this because I left the battery out of the netbook overnight...and the next day when I plugged it back in, it booted up fine. And one last theory (I promist..LoL), perhaps removing the INTERNAL system battery of the Aspire One and then plugging it back in may reset the BIOS somehow and then the hard drive will be recognized. Anywayz...I hope my experience and long-winded reply to this post helps you in someway.

 

Damn. I assumed it was a dud so I went and bought a different drive off eBay. Waiting for it to come in. In my frustration I mangled the original cable a little bit so I have to wait for the replacements to come in as well.

 

After lots of help from SbM on the whole issue of installing OSX I came round to deciding I needed a real HD and not the SSD I had in my AAO.
So with help again from reading this thread,tnkgrl and SbM I decided on the Toshiba MK3008GAL http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iPod-Ge...40:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting

How does this meet with the forums approval? Im a little concerned as it makes no mention of netbooks/laptops but it does say its brand new so I can rest easy it isnt out of an old iPod.

My question really is though about the ZIF cable.
I dont want to use the AAO's ZIF cable in case my modding goes awry and I would then be unable to go back to my SSD because I will have sanded the ZIF cable to make it fit the Toshiba HD.
Also from what Ive read it seems that a longer ZIF cable seems to be beneficial but Im a little hazy on what is the optimum size. 55mm ? 100mm?

If someone wouldnt mind just pointing me in the right direction Id really appreciate it.
Thanks for reading
Lee

 

I am interested in trying the Samsung HS122JC

5400rpm, 120Gb, 8Mb Cache
It is 8mm high

Has anyone tried this drive in a AA0? If so how did you go?

Thanks

SEP

 

Product MPN
MPN: MK4008GAH


Key Features
Designation: Laptop Computer
Capacity: 40 GB
Interface: IDE/EIDE
Enclosure: Internal
HDD Form Factor: 1.8"
Spindle Speed: 4200 RPM


Technical Features
Special Features: S.M.A.R.T Technology
Internal Data Transfer Rate: 231 Mbit/s
External Data Transfer Rate: 100 MBps
Seek Time: 15 ms
Buffer Size: 2 MB
Average Latency: 7.14 ms
Interface (Detailed): DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra)
MTBF: 300000 Hours
Sound Emission: 16 dB


Other Features
Platform: PC
Package Qty.: 1


Dimensions
Height: 0.31 in.
Width: 2.12 in.
Depth: 2.79 in.
Weight: 0.13 lb.


Miscellaneous
Release Date: 2005

Its 8MM thick by the way
grabbed off ebay for $50 shipped

 

I have a Toshiba 8mm Works Fine, All you have to do is remove the middle Screw Post to accomidate it Comfortably.

 

Darn, i just break the 1.8 hard disk lock switch that is required for locking the cable, is there anyway i can find the replacement for that little black thing....needs serious help here...arghhh

 

Hummm I dont think its a lock switch. alteast i havent seen one yet that uses a lock switch they all use insert slide.
Aka you jsut insert the cable and push it in. no lock switch.

 

ZIF cables with both a thick and thin end are available on ebay (item #: 220285603455). These should be good for the Toshiba drives withiout filing or using sandpaper.

 

yeh i had the same problem, check out this thread, i posted a picture of the black lock that broke
http://www.aspireoneuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=5861

I ordered those and just got it today, they are indeed perfect fit, no need for sanding or filing, too bad the bios still doesnt decect my Toshiba MK3008GAL, it can be heard spinning but nothing on bios

 

So what should I do with the Hitachi C4K60?
Should I sell it? Throw it away??? Put a decent cable? Will it work with the new cable?

 

Where does ONE find the ¨FLIP CABLE¨