Upgrading the HDD

[Tr1gg3R]

With all of the software hacking in progress I was wondering if anyone has plans to upgrade the internal HDD of the Shift.

I presume there are may other Shift users which think that with an internal HDD of only 40GB, of which is even less usable, the potential is limited.

It would be great, but costly, to upgrade to a 64GB SSD but even a "normal" 120GB hdd such as in the OQO E2 would be a great upgrade.

That way we could put music, movies and more on it without kicking the limits of the disk every time. (Windows needs a lot of empty GB's to properly function so don't even think about filling it to the brim with whatever you think of )

Did someone already make the jump?
Or are there any tips/tricks for doing so?

I suppose I could just get a normal laptop hdd of 2.5" (or maybe 1.8") and replace the internal one.

 

[michael85]

With all of the software hacking in progress I was wondering if anyone has plans to upgrade the internal HDD of the Shift.

I presume there are may other Shift users which think that with an internal HDD of only 40GB, of which is even less usable, the potential is limited.

It would be great, but costly, to upgrade to a 64GB SSD but even a "normal" 120GB hdd such as in the OQO E2 would be a great upgrade.

That way we could put music, movies and more on it without kicking the limits of the disk every time. (Windows needs a lot of empty GB's to properly function so don't even think about filling it to the brim with whatever you think of )

Did someone already make the jump?
Or are there any tips/tricks for doing so?

I suppose I could just get a normal laptop hdd of 2.5" (or maybe 1.8") and replace the internal one.

I thought it was an 1.8" and yes, i THINK you can replace it.
I don't know the exact size of it and if it fits.

 

[Tr1gg3R]

I just checked with my Shift and the disk that is factory installed is a: Toshiba MK4009GAL

The Toshiba MK4009GAL is a 1.8" HDD witjh an ATA100 interface.

Specifications:

MK4009GAL
Features
Part number 	HDD1682
Formatted capacity 	40,000 MByte
Form factor 	1.8 inch
# Interface type 	1.8'' ATA (LIF)
# Supported interface standards 	ATA-3
# ATA-4
# ATA-5
# ATA-6
# Head/actuator technology 	"Ramp-Load" Technology
# GMR read head
# PMR write head
Shock detection 	Shock sensor circuit
S.M.A.R.T. 	The SMART command set is supported.

More details

I think it'll go hunting for a new 1.8" ATA100 HDD.

That is, as soon as I find a way to open the case without voiding my warranty

 

[michael85]

For the UK ppl here
http://computers.pricegrabber.co.uk/hard-drives/m/44560298/

Toshiba MK1011GAH - Hard drive - 100 GB - internal - 1.8'' - ATA-100 - 4200 rpm - buffer: 8 MB


EDIT:

I saw you are Dutch too, look at this site:

http://www.alternate.nl/html/shop/productListing4C.html?cat1=7&cat2=222&cat3=0&tgid=130&treeName=HARDWARE&Level1=Harddisks&Level2=IDE&Level3=1%2C8+inch&

I just checked with my Shift and the disk that is factory installed is a: Toshiba MK4009GAL

The Toshiba MK4009GAL is a 1.8" HDD witjh an ATA100 interface.

Specifications:

MK4009GAL
Features
Part number     HDD1682
Formatted capacity     40,000 MByte
Form factor     1.8 inch
# Interface type     1.8'' ATA (LIF)
# Supported interface standards     ATA-3
# ATA-4
# ATA-5
# ATA-6
# Head/actuator technology     "Ramp-Load" Technology
# GMR read head
# PMR write head
Shock detection     Shock sensor circuit
S.M.A.R.T.     The SMART command set is supported.

More details

I think it'll go hunting for a new 1.8" ATA100 HDD.

That is, as soon as I find a way to open the case without voiding my warranty

 

[Tr1gg3R]

Oh sweet, a 100GB 1.8Inch ATA100 disk.

The price is quite acceptable too, however it would be nice to find a 120GB model

Now I just need to break open my Shift......


Edit: Centralpoint.nl seems to be selling the Toshiba MK1011GAH too. (135Euro)

 

[Pfeffa-rah]

That is good to know
though €180,- is not cheap...

What about SDD?

 

[michael85]

That is good to know
though €180,- is not cheap...

What about SDD?

That's more expensive for less space
Guess we'll have to wait untill it becomes cheaper

EDIT:

Or we could use 64GB SD card

 

[pusler]

well i would look at the specifications of those disks ( one is GAL connector and the other is GAH connector)

and also the hight of the drive is diffrent so might not even if you figure out the connector isue it might not fit

 

[spzero]

Have you conssidered a Western Digital Passport usb powered slim sleek and up to 250GB i have one for use with my asus eee and i love it..

By the way check out
http://forum.eeeuser.com/
they have released a lot of great software for there 7" device that would be great for the shift like a hot key command thing for moving dialouge boxes that dont fit on the screen see below and also a resoloution hack to upscale it to 1280*1024 despite native resoloution only being 800*400 (this is driver based but a similar driver may be used for the shift) would be worth looking into and maybe sharing on here.. By the way i did not create this programe but have used on my eee i dont have a shift but as it runs vista it should work fine this is the thing for moving dialougue boxes enjoy..

 

[JayRayMee.NL]

But how safe is it to take the proper screwdriver and open the Shift?
Will it be as simple like removing the bottom plate, removing the disk, inserting a new one and putting back the bottom plate?

Have anyone actually seen disassemble instructions/pictures or whatsoever?

 

[XenoV]

But how safe is it to take the proper screwdriver and open the Shift?
Will it be as simple like removing the bottom plate, removing the disk, inserting a new one and putting back the bottom plate?

Have anyone actually seen disassemble instructions/pictures or whatsoever?

Just do a search on this forum and you will find some pictures of the unit disassembled. There you can see how much effort it takes....

 

[pitt1983]

http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=224&t=566224&last=5479384

naked shift.

 

[Pawel062]

http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=224&t=566224&last=5479384

naked shift.

nice pics. u can see the hd real good.

 

[pitt1983]

nice pics. u can see the hd real good.

i think that this guy is a very crazy guy! unmount like that the shift. but in the pics you can see hdd, ram. how strange is hardware in that shift.
i think that the priority is to upgrade the ram. 1 only gb is very poor.. also hdd is little but the ram...

news about the production of 2gb ram?

 

[fgarciav]

Open Htc Shift

Hello.
Someone can help me and to indicate myself since I can extract the keyboard of the htc shift.
I want to change the hard disk and there is a central screw to which I do not have access.
Thank you very much.

 

[pitt1983]

Hello.
Someone can help me and to indicate myself since I can extract the keyboard of the htc shift.
I want to change the hard disk and there is a central screw to which I do not have access.
Thank you very much.

ehm you are disassembling the shift?

 

[JayRayMee.NL]

In order to reach two screws, it seems that you need to remove the two rubber feet covering them. How well will that go without damaging stuff and more important: will you be able to put them back on in a way that they will stay there?

 

[JayRayMee.NL]

Edit: Centralpoint.nl seems to be selling the Toshiba MK1011GAH too. (135Euro)

This one is 8mm in height.
The original disk in the Shift is 5mm.
Now the question is: will this 0.3mm difference matter or will it just not fit?

 

[JayRayMee.NL]

If anyone is interested in the translation of that website, let me know.

 

[XenoV]

The difference between 5 and 8 mm is 3 mm, not 0,3 mm. And inside the Shift 3 mm difference is a lot!! I'm affraid this will definitely not fit...