MacBook Air Rev A New Hard Drive?

[jfriedman8]

I just purchased the 1.8GHz 64GB SSD refurb, but I would like more hard drive space. The original SSD was a SATA connection right? I know the HDD was PATA.... Anyway, I cannot find a 120GB HDD in a 1.8" form factor with SATA connections ANYWHERE. I know Toshiba makes them, but if anyone can point me in the direction to get a new hard drive for my rev A MBA that would be very helpful. I do not need a SSD, but would like a HDD of at least 120GB. I went with the refurb because I wanted the better processor since I will need it at times.

 

[glitch44]

I just purchased the 1.8GHz 64GB SSD refurb, but I would like more hard drive space. The original SSD was a SATA connection right? I know the HDD was PATA.... Anyway, I cannot find a 120GB HDD in a 1.8" form factor with SATA connections ANYWHERE. I know Toshiba makes them, but if anyone can point me in the direction to get a new hard drive for my rev A MBA that would be very helpful. I do not need a SSD, but would like a HDD of at least 120GB. I went with the refurb because I wanted the better processor since I will need it at times.

All Rev A are PATA drives (both SSD and HDD). There are other threads on HDD replacement in the forum so you might want to do a search...

 

[RayK]

That's my only concern about my new refurb rev a air. I got the 64gb ssd as well. I think it'll be fine for me with what I use it for, but I could always use a bigger one. External storage sure is cheap though!

 

[jfriedman8]

So can anyone refer a reliable online store to check out for one of these drives?

 

[shokunin]

The Rev A MBA uses a PATA interface, but uses a ZIF connector to the hard drive (SSD or HDD). Even in the Rev B, while technically uses a SATA interface, it does not use standard SATA connectors and apparently uses a LIF connector to the hard drives. Even in Rev B, it'll be difficult to find a replacement SATA drive that uses a LIF connector versus the traditional (bulky) SATA connector.

 

[jfriedman8]

Ah, thanks for the explanation. Just out of curiosity.... If I had a 160GB iPod with a broken screen but working hard drive, could that fit?

 

[glitch44]

Ah, thanks for the explanation. Just out of curiosity.... If I had a 160GB iPod with a broken screen but working hard drive, could that fit?

There's another thread called, "Think the 160GB 1.8" iPod Drive can be crammed in an Air?". I'd start there...

 

[MacLet]

SSD for Macbook Air

I just purchased the 1.8GHz 64GB SSD refurb, but I would like more hard drive space. The original SSD was a SATA connection right? I know the HDD was PATA.... Anyway, I cannot find a 120GB HDD in a 1.8" form factor with SATA connections ANYWHERE. I know Toshiba makes them, but if anyone can point me in the direction to get a new hard drive for my rev A MBA that would be very helpful. I do not need a SSD, but would like a HDD of at least 120GB. I went with the refurb because I wanted the better processor since I will need it at times.

My friend told me a company called Foremay that supply Mac compliance SSD. I went to their website http://www.foremay.net, and did find 1.8" ZIF SSD that is good for MacBook Air Rev. A. They also have 1.8" micro SATA SSD that is for MacBook Air Rev. B, which I bought one. I can feel significant the speed boost after I made the upgrade.