IPod HDDs

Discussion in 'Storage' started by kikkelj, Nov 16, 2008.

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    kikkelj

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    Hi

    Is someone fitted that hdd from older ipod's (big one, black&white screened) (Toshiba MK4006GAH)

    Its connector is like normal 2.5" PATA HDD but there is somekind of zif adapter in it.
    And it is less wider but little bit longer than those newer toshiba zif hard drives.
     
    kikkelj, Nov 16, 2008
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    rincage

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    Doesn't look like it will fit as it looks a bit thick. You really need a ZIF drive. I fitted a MK6008GAH without a problem.
     
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    Gul Westfale

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    the drives that end in number 8 seem to be the ones with ZIF connectors (MK2008GAL, for example). drive thickness should be 5mm as far as i know. i just received the MK3008GAL i ordered from ebay two weeks ago, and am installing it atm. just taking a little break... be aware that you need double-sided adhesive tape (mounting tape) to installthe drive as there seem to be no screw holes.
     
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    I used double sided foam tape
     
    rincage, Nov 21, 2008
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    maxcielle

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    can you give me more info?

    write speed etc.

    thanks
     
    maxcielle, Dec 17, 2008
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    maxcielle

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    i was looking at this:

    * Mfr P/N: MK6008GAH
    * Formatted Capacity: 55.7GB
    * Interface: Toshiba/Apple proprietary ZIF (see pic)
    * Data Transfer Rates: 100MB/s (To ATA-6)
    * Average Seek Times: 15ms
    * Buffer Size: 2MB
    * Rotational Speed: 4200rpm
    * FDB - Fluid Dynamic Bearing
    * Height: 8.0mm (for iPod with extended back casing only)

    [​IMG]
     
    maxcielle, Dec 17, 2008
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