Replacement Hdd

[Szarlej]

Hi every1

I just bought the used h320 of ebay and apparently there is some problem with hard drive (can't load more then 2Gb data cause the disk just slows to such a level i loose patience with it few minutes for one mp3 8 mb ) at least i think so. I flashed the firmaware (from 1.02 US to 1.29Kr with rockbox YEAH but that didn't help also i can't do a full format on it (just the quick format or format from the player) cause it just stops responding. Also some songs loaded onto player won't play but stop player for few seconds and skip to next.
I did the scan for errors from explorer consol on windows but it didn't come up with any and i'm a bit tired of finding the cause of it.

This brings me to the heart of the matter. I did a search on previous posts but there so many i get lost before finding a proper solution and my question is this:

Will and of the Hdd from this SHOP work with h320?
I mean will they have the same connector and fit in case (says it's IDE so it's good right?)
I particulary interested in MK-4009GAL and MK-3008GAL

[Danfried]

Originally Posted by Szarlej

Hi every1

Will and of the Hdd from this SHOP work with h320?
I mean will they have the same connector and fit in case (says it's IDE so it's good right?)
I particulary interested in MK-4009GAL and MK-3008GAL

The MK4009GAL has a ZIF connector, so it's not suitable.

Basically, you need to get the older model number Toshiba drives -- as far as I know, all of the new drives are ZIF.

I'd recommend getting the MK3006GAL if you can get your hands on one -- I've been using one in my H320 for more than a year with no problems (in spite of dropping my player many times).

Many of us have tried to find the MK4007GAL, the only 40 GB drive that will fit into an H320 without modifying the player, but only a handful of us have managed to get one -- they are not commonly available outside of Japan. Try searching previous threads if you want to learn more.

[shadesbass]

All the drives listed in that shop use ZIF connectors. Check the Toshiba website if in any doubt.

[Szarlej]

I guess it was too good to be true found few items on ebay with 30gb might go for this one if they ship to Europe.
Managed to pass chkdsk again this morning and it looks like the drive is functioning a little better (no major hangups during copying the files)but still can make a full format from windows level.
By the way is there any adapter for US charger to work with European power sockets cause it take ages (over 6 hours) to fully recharge my battery with the USB cabel

[shadesbass]

If you have the original charger then any US-EU adapter will do, since it works at 100 - 240V.

[Szarlej]

And what about this one? ? Is it compatible with h320? can't find specs on this one

[shadesbass]

Yep that one's compatible. I've written an FAQ on selecting the right hard drive for your player (link in my signature), which might be useful to you.