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    Acer ZG5 Aspire One 8.9" netbook upgrade

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by newbiec, Oct 2, 2009.

  1. newbiec

    newbiec Notebook Enthusiast

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    I saw an Acer ZG5 Aspire One 8.9" netbook with Solid State Drive 8GB.

    Does this type of netbook offer a slot to put in a regular Hard Drive?
     
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    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    No the AOA110 just has a ZIF connector(a SATA connector can be soldered on, though). The AOA150 is basically the same model with a SATA connector.
     
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    newbiec Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, der mali,

    So if I can solder it, there is a space to insert the hard drive internally then, right?
    Would it conflict the Solid State Drive or it can set to slave and master?

    Thank you again.
     
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    You can solder the connector and you have to cut the inside of the case a little bit to fit the HDD in there(the AOA150 has a buldge in the lower half of the case, the AOA110 doesn't). People had problems booting from the modded SATA drive when the SSD was still connected so it's best to remove the SSD and only use the HDD.
     
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    newbiec Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, when I receive my Acer, I will try this.

    Anyway, let me google around to see if I can find any blue print or how to video.

    Thank you very much for your help.
     
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    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    der_mali, Oct 2, 2009
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