Creative Zen Xtra 30GB MP3 player $139.99

[imported_bum]

I think they actually use 2.5" notebook hard drives, so I'd imagine you could get a replacement hard drive from somewhere else. It isn't like you wouldn't be paying for it though =\.

 

[mercanucaribe]

It uses 2.5" laptop drives? It's a lot bigger than the iPod then.

 

[leonc]

Originally posted by: Morpheux
Yes, you can open it up, replace the hard drive with a standard laptop hard drive, 2.5" (4200rpm advised) then start in "safe mode" and flash the current bios.

I just ordered a Dell Jukebox, got it for $155 so I figured it would be worth a try.

If you try that and it works (same for you Maluno) please let us know. Another site
that has upgrade instructions for installing a larger drive made it sound like you
needed a working drive to mirror (installing both into a PC), but flashing a new drive would be a lot less work.

 

[Maluno]

Originally posted by: leonc

Originally posted by: Morpheux
Yes, you can open it up, replace the hard drive with a standard laptop hard drive, 2.5" (4200rpm advised) then start in "safe mode" and flash the current bios.

I just ordered a Dell Jukebox, got it for $155 so I figured it would be worth a try.

If you try that and it works (same for you Maluno) please let us know. Another site
that has upgrade instructions for installing a larger drive made it sound like you
needed a working drive to mirror (installing both into a PC), but flashing a new drive would be a lot less work.

If I can find a cheap 2.5" drive, (ie ~$50) I will most definately be trying this. I will also tell you of how it turns out.

What interface will the drive use?

I may start another thread if I need help on this procedure. In any case, its good to know that I can finally use this dead thing for something again!

EDIT: What other site were you talking about where they detailed the procedure?

EDIT 2: I found a couple of $30 drives with 30Gb capacities, that looks good!
Linky

EDIT 3: bad link

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: Maluno

Originally posted by: leonc

Originally posted by: Morpheux
Yes, you can open it up, replace the hard drive with a standard laptop hard drive, 2.5" (4200rpm advised) then start in "safe mode" and flash the current bios.

I just ordered a Dell Jukebox, got it for $155 so I figured it would be worth a try.

If you try that and it works (same for you Maluno) please let us know. Another site
that has upgrade instructions for installing a larger drive made it sound like you
needed a working drive to mirror (installing both into a PC), but flashing a new drive would be a lot less work.

If I can find a cheap 2.5" drive, (ie ~$50) I will most definately be trying this. I will also tell you of how it turns out.

What interface will the drive use?

I may start another thread if I need help on this procedure. In any case, its good to know that I can finally use this dead thing for something again!

EDIT: What other site were you talking about where they detailed the procedure?

EDIT 2: I found a couple of $30 drives with 30Gb capacities, that looks good!
http://www.google.com/froogle?cat=1372&...4200+rpm&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=p">Linky</a>

For more info on the hard drive upgrade, look around these forums.




KS

 

[Maluno]

I have tried to remove the back cover to see what I have to work with, but the two tiny screws holding it on are incredibly stubborn. I have put all my weight on them, and turned the tiny glasses-screwdriver using a plumbers wrench, but the things won't budge. I have stopped, for fear that I will strip the heads, as the screwdriver slipped a few times, even with all of my weight on it. :|

Here is what those screws look like:
Linky

I might have to drill them out or something drastic... hmm...

EDIT: bad link (yes I know im an idiot).

 

[leonc]

Before you buy a drive, check out the instructions and recommended replacement drives here:

Link