Can the physical drive be replaced/upgraded if need be?
280220
Are you asking about the actual hard drive inside the storage module? According to the Seagate forums while it is designed to be a "no user serviceable parts inside" component, it is technically possible to crack open the module and put in a new hard disk, but not recommended unless you REALLY know what you are doing. As for swapping out the storage module itself with a new one from the same model GoFlex, that's easy. Just pop the old one off and put a new one in.
280221
It has two modules: the disk itself in its own enclosure and the base that has the connection ports. Disk can be put and removed easily. Is is just like a "snap on". I have not known if the "upgrade" disk is sold including the enclosure. I have not tried to open the enclosure.
280222
That I don't know. I think that a 1T drive would only be that size and I don't think that it is really replaceable other than getting a new one.
1175115
I opened mine up to check. Hard drive and memory are upgradeable but CPU and graphics card are not. By the time the accessories that are needed to actually use this are available, this will be obsolete.
2160644
I'm pretty sure that you can replace the 128GB SSD with a larger MSATA SSD. I have not done it myself, but I opened up the laptop and saw the MSATA that's in there. I didn't see any place to put an additional internal drive.
2268186
Exchange the drive for a new one ? The one you have is obviously bad....good luck
1318728
Yes. But the capacity will be a little smaller and SSD drives a alot more expensive than disk drives. So you can upgrade it if you wanted to.
986367
Yes, it is a msata SSD and can be upgraded. You can Google it or go to YouTube and there are videos in how to do it.
1932772
I removed the cover today on mine to replace the HDD with an SSD and add another mSATA. BE FOREWARNED: To remove the case you have to break a "Warranty Void" sticker. Once inside you will find *nothing* can be upgraded replaced without having to completely disassemble the system; I decided to not attempt it. I've been building/upgrading systems for 20 years and the internal design of this system was complex enough to scare me off. The only thing that appears to accessible is the HDD but I could figure out how it was mounted and wasn;tabout to tinker about and make a $2K paperweight :)
545960
Yes, the SSD can be replaced however keep in mind this is an MSATA drive and not your regular SATA drive. Also, the drive was not really designed as "consumer replaceable" so you have to open up more of the computer than you may be comfortable with. Once you get the back off, it is easy to replace however.
561085
You can hook up the drive but you might need a recovery program - I suggest "icare" - good program.
1111798
I would think yes. This is a stand alone USB powered drive so it can be used as a replacement for broken/damaged built in drive.
317855
Yes. Drives are hot-swappable, so you can replace them (one at a time) without even turning off the unit or losing access to your data. Time for new drives to stripe depends on size and amount of data on drive.
993981
A solid state drive could be fitted to replace the existing hard drive. These are currently very expensive, particularly if you wanted to replace the existing 1 Terra-byte disc. There would not be room to fit an additional drive. Of course, you could always use an external SSD, utilising one of the many the USB ports.
1077765
No. You have to replace the drive with a tray that holds the second hard drive.
216696
Yes, if the SSD drive is large enough to hold the contents of the old drive. This is exactly what I did with my upgrade.
424958
Yes you can. 2 options. The easy one is to order from the company. The drive comes with everything needed to easily replace. The 2nd option is more difficult as they use a less common type of screw that most people do not own to replace the drive in the slef. So replacing with your own drive can be done if you order the correct star shaped screw driver from amazon. This of course will void the warranty.
750888
Guess my question back is; if your drive is happily doing its CD & DVD thing, why would you want to go to the trouble of updating the firmware? Good words to live by are "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
100537
Yes, I have. There is no problem doing this as these drives are generic. However, the company I bought it from sent me one which appeared new (with new packaging) but tested as having thousands of hours of use on it. The test said it was working just fine but it wasn't a new device. I did not pursue the matter further as I did not intend to put this computer into daily use and it was not worth the hassle.