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 :-)