Samsung 1.8 5400rpm 120GB HD for TZ

I found a interesting 1.8 hardrive that samsung makes model number HS122JC instead of spinning at the regular 4200rpm its a 5400rpm hard drive does anyone know about these. I saw some for sale on ebay and was thinking about getting one. I think this will be a great improvement and cheaper option then SSD at the moment heres the link to the specs on Samsung's page
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd/productmodel.do?group=72&type=60&subtype=68&model_cd=266&tab=fea

 

It would help, but personally for my tz130n I'd rather get a ssd for $400 from samsung. Are you looking to improve boot up time ?.

 

well the ssd are to pricey right now but the 1.8 5400 rpm is cheaper and would be a diffinite boost over th stock on plus ssd storage capcity is a littile to small for my liking

 

Interesting. I can't figure out the connector type from the available info.

I believe there are two connector options for the 1.8" HDDs: A pin connector and a ZIF (ribbon cable) connector.

Anyone know which connector Samsung uses?

John

 

Samsung uses ZIF connector, same as the Toshiba HDD in our TZ.

 

i saw one for sale on ebay for around 200

 

Take some pics if you do the upgrade =)

 

still debating rather have ssd but prices should come down

 

Do you think we can use the expresscard ssd flash drives ? I saw 16gb models going for less than $200. Wonder if we can boot up on those and keep our 4200rpm drives.

 

i doubt you can boot up with it plus it would be slow the transfer rate isnt that fast

 

I might consider it for my TXN15. I am pretty happy with the laptop, but more room will help. Right now I have 15 GB free, but I like to put movies on HDD for my travels. Installing it might be a little risky, I never opened a perfectly fine working laptop.
Rob

 

i had a txn before i opened i even opened my tz

 

Are you proficient in opening up laptops or did you follow a guide? I'm a full newbie at dissassembling a notebook, killed one of my laptops trying it so I'm tramautized by the experience,

 

followed the guide plus i opened my sz before that to upgrade the hard drive so in total I opened like three VAIOS with the tz theres a total of 9 screws at the bottom the hard ones are the front three they have a plastic covering on them make sure you put a cloth over rhe flat head when you pry them off so it doesnt leave any marks

 

You talked me in to it DanyBui81. I will hold you responsible for the outcome. I am ordering the HDD.
I did some minor repairs on Sony laptops, but that was 3 years ago. I also was able to fix cars (10+ years ago)
If you don't do it all the time or don't get trained there is no way to keep up with technology.
Rob

 

hahah good luck just keep the screws organized and dont force things be gentle or else things will break

 

good luck - it's not too difficult.

I have taken UX totally apart and put them back, it's still working perfectly. Like what Dany said, just be super organised with the screws/parts.

 

Half year passed. Any update on this? Does the hard drive work on TZ or TX?