Comments on: Guest article- How to put a 60 GB hard drive into the Sony UX50!

By: Bob Sargent

Bob Sargent — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:00:46 +0000

I just bought a ux 50 on ebay but the software is missing and when the guy wiped the info he also wiped the fingerprint reader software I tried the us 180 software from sony website but it would not work it said it was the wrong device. I would be grateful for any help. Thanks Bob also had the blue screen on the camera problem

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:27:46 +0000

Anyone know where I can get a replacement HDD cable for the UX-180P? I tried to put an 80 GB HDD (same as the 60 GB drive) in, and I ripped the HDD cable. :(

Chris

By: ram

ram — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:46:49 +0000

Hi how did you manage to get the hard drive screws out, they are so tight i've tried all sizes of philips screwdrivers

By: David

David — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:00:42 +0000

Help, well for a technical guy I screwed up the install. I noticed that the new 60GB drive did not boot, and on examination realized that I introduced a small tear in the ribbon cable connected to the HD (not the controller but the one that also serves the USB port).

Can anyone recommend who I can source the part/speak to about replacing internal parts unless the best answer is Sony. Specifically the part that I need has the USB interface as well as a connector. I’ve removed this part.

Thanks

David

By: bnycastro

bnycastro — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:42:48 +0000

The 1.8 ATA Samsung 32Gb SSD listed in dvnation is USD999 w/o shipping wow that's too expensive IMO. Still looking for the Tosh MK6008GAH locally [I'm from the Philippines], before hitting eBay.

By: Nahom

Nahom — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:40:27 +0000

Hi, does anyone know where I can get anEnglish Manual for the UX 50? The box came with only a printed Japanese manual. Thanks

By: Brian Ernesto

Brian Ernesto — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:58:48 +0000

This may be the answer for those of you who want to upgrade to a flash drive (given the included UX drive is of the 2.5" form factor). http://www.dvnation.com/ssd.html It looks like a very pricey option though. It also looks like a 32GB and 64GB option should be available soon.

By: ConicsNet

ConicsNet — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 01:16:32 +0000

p.s. I'll try to remember to take pictures of the flash drive next time we get some.

By: ConicsNet

ConicsNet — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:41:48 +0000

http://www.notpopular.com/blog/comments.php?blogID=63 a little shake and we're in action! 30GB from the UX now running in the ipod :)

By: ConicsNet

ConicsNet — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:14:25 +0000

I ran out of 6008 so got a new 60GB ipod and used the 60GB today for an upgrade …

my only prob now is getting the 30GB drive to work in the ipod…
(I get the “folder” error after the apple logo)
tryed the latest ipod updater from apple, but the ipod just hangs there when I plug it in…
(tested the 30GB HDD in a UX, it’s fine)

I’m not too concered, but would like to use the ipod (never owned one before either :-)

p.s. if you want to open the 5th generation ipod without scratching them – start at the bottom and work your way up to the top (no scratches on mine, but still – it doesn’t work yet :-)

By: frak

frak — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:57:12 +0000

Thank you for this excellent article on how to upgrade the UX180′s Harddrive. This was something I was considering.

Since battery life/performace is important to me, I would rather have more flash drive than more harddrive therfore:

Is it possible to upgrade the 16GB flash drive that they are coming out with or are they soldered on? Are flash drives something that I can buy online ? If so, from where and what capacity. I tried looking online but couldn’t find anything, then again, I’m not sure exactly what I am looking for. I

Thank you and I look forward to reading your valuable advice.

By: medah4rick

medah4rick — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:11:42 +0000

okay now that weve upgraded sonys built in hard drive now can someone please upgrade the hdd in the Q1!!.

i really need to know if i can upgrade the hdd in the q1 because if i can’t then i’ll just get an eo but i want to get a q1. you feel me?

help!

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:24:21 +0000

Paul,

I don’t know of a guide specifically for the 5G ipods but you may have better look lucking for a battery replacement guide since that seems to be the more common swap. Honestly the only difficult part is opening the case. It can be difficult to start the split but just take your time and go carefully. Once it’s open the hd is very easy to remove.

By: paulnerd

paulnerd — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:47:03 +0000

Scott — Can you provide any info or links on how to take apart the 5G iPod Video? I want to do the same swap but the iPod looks like it might be challenging to take apart. I couldn’t find anything specific to the 5G iPods at iPodLounge.com.

By the way, I highly recommend making the recovery disks so you can do a complete restore. The available drivers at the Sony USA site do not include several Sony utility packages (settings utility, special keys utility, zoom utility, maybe more). Without the settings utility, I don’t know if it is possible to change the display brightness.

By: kenji

kenji — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:58:49 +0000

Now, the $99 DDRW3 is not available on sonystyle, I just buy a DDRW4 for $360, so so so expensive, but I just wanna try to change my 60GB drive ASAP, it's so fantastic～～～～～

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:24:01 +0000

I completed this upgrade tonight on my new UX180. Pulled the 60gb drive out of my video ipod and installed to the UX. I’ll eventually put the 30gb back in the ipod but haven’t yet. Very easy swap. The 180 does have an extra wire attaced to the GSM antenna but if you can reach inside and remove the tape the wire can stay attached. Otherwise it’s exactly as detailed above. I even booted from my recovery DVD’s and restored the entire system without a problem. You can even recreate the recovery partition if you want but I didn’t. Probably about 15 minutes to install the drive (after it’s out of the ipod) and another 45 for the (slow!) recovery dvd’s to run but definitely worth the time spent! BTW I have the $99 drive from SonyStyle, the DDRW3.

Big thanks to Fernando for posting this. I wouldn’t have even thought I already owned a 60gb upgrade to my UX!