Computer & Laptop Accessories

[jacquilyn]

I have an acer aspire one SSD with an 8GB hard drive. I would like to upgrade my hard drive. I would like to know if a 2.5" hard drive will fit in my netbook. and if I can purchase that @ futureshop.

p.s.I've been doing some research and see that some ppl use an 1.8" ipod hard drive.

[roparadi]

We would need to know your specific model, as there are different Aspire One models with different hard drives in them.  From what I've seen of them though, the solid state drives are not meant to be user replaceable(ie. there's no slot for them), and those drives do tend to be a fair bit smaller than a regular 2.5" laptop hard drive.

But give us your full model number and we'll see if we can tell you for sure!

[jacquilyn]

here's all the information i got on the box:

AOA 110-1995

P/N: LU.S020B.024

MODEL NO.: ZG5

S/N: LUS020B0248490E5152536

thanks

[roparadi]

The only way to make a 2.5" hard drive fit into that model is to solder a converter into it.  So unfortunately I would say no.

If you're interested in trying it out, you can see someone who has successfully done it here.  But again, for 99% of people I would highly advise against this.

[jacquilyn]

If i purchased a 1.8" hard drive, will the store be able to update my laptop for me?

thanks

[mtrump]

Perhaps a FS employee can answer this better, but my take is the procedure described in the article involves non-factory authorized modifications and it is not something that FS would like to involve themselves in.

If space is really an issue for you, selling your current unit and buying another one is probably a better way to go.

[cpoulton]

 Actaully the in-store technicians will always perform an upgrade. Assuming of course it doesn't involved modifying the case too much. Stop by your local Future Shop and speak to the technicians I'm sure they'd be happy to help you.