160 gb hdd upgrade?

Discussion in 'Modding and Customization' started by azz2811, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. azz2811

    azz2811

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2008
    Messages:
    332
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Adelaide, Australia
    basically i want to upgrade my 160gb hdd in my aao to a bigger hdd i have the 160gb hdd version with 1gb ram and xp pro s3 is it just as simple as taking my aao apart and putting the new hdd in or are there other things?

    and also what hdd should i get i think that a few people have the Western Digital Scorpio hdd are they any good?

    thanks
     
    azz2811, Feb 16, 2009
    #1
  2. azz2811

    GvidoR

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2008
    Messages:
    556
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Japan.
    Yes, you have to take the whole thing apart, turn around the motherboard, unscrew 2 screws that are from the hdd caddy to the motherboard and then take off the caddy, insert your new hdd and put everything back together.
    Doesn't really matter what drive you get, if you want a little speedier drive than the original look for 7200RPM & 16MB Cache.
     
    GvidoR, Feb 16, 2009
    #2
  3. azz2811

    azz2811

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2008
    Messages:
    332
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Adelaide, Australia
    ok thanks is there a tutorial or a how to? thanks
     
    azz2811, Feb 17, 2009
    #3
  4. azz2811

    GvidoR

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2008
    Messages:
    556
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Japan.
    It is the same as opening it to upgrade the RAM just instead of replacing the RAM, replace the hard drive.
     
    GvidoR, Feb 17, 2009
    #4
  5. azz2811

    moondevil

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2008
    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Maylandsea, UK
    I can recommend the Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB. It's currently among, if not the fastest 2.5" SATA drive, as well as drawing less power than the Seagate 5400RPM (allegedly). Do a search for reviews, should turn you up some nice comparisons.
     
    moondevil, Feb 17, 2009
    #5
  6. azz2811

    azz2811

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2008
    Messages:
    332
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Adelaide, Australia
    ok wicked thanks i was looking for the 500gb one

    thanks heaps
     
    azz2811, Feb 17, 2009
    #6
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Acer A110L & external 160 GB mobile Trekstor

  2. Cheap netbook ( CCL Value Netbook ) - £160

  3. 16 GB SSD and 160 GB HDD In Stock at Newegg

  4. HDD Upgrade, OS Upgrade, Original Restore intact, F12 Choice

  5. Replacing 160 Gb HDD with SSD 128Gb

  6. What software to use to partition my Aspire 160 GB HDD

  7. replacing a 160 HDD with a SSD drive

  8. HDD Replace with ex ipod hdd - DO THESE HDD WORK WITH AAO??

Loading...