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patrick714 · **looking to replace my sdd -** 09-03-2010, 08:08 AM

Im looking to replace my ssd on my dell mini 9 i found one but will it work?
Super Talent FPM64GHAE Solid State Drive

holmes4 · 09-03-2010, 06:29 PM

Nope - won't fit. You need a 50mm model - that one is 70mm.

patrick714 · **quick question -** 09-04-2010, 12:52 AM

ya man i know its to big but im down to make it fit i was just wondering if the hardware itself will work i saw a couple tutorials on how to make it work thanks for your help btw

holmes4 · 09-04-2010, 01:09 PM

If you could physically make it fit, then yes it should work. But it's an old, slow model that is worse than the stock SSD. Why not get one that fits and is faster? You would have to do major surgery on the Mini to make the 70mm card work.

patrick714 · **thanx man -** 09-04-2010, 08:18 PM

well dont get me wrong but im kinda on a budget im tired of the 4gb after i install win xp i only have like a gig.2 left and it fills up so fast would about one like this Crucial 32GB Mini-PCIe PATA N315 SSD HD CT32N315 - eBay (item 260660003753 end time Oct-04-10 04:57:49 PDT)
or can you send me some links to a good one i want a 32gb or 64gb

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i found this one to is it any good?
Crucial 64GB Mini-PCIe PATA N125 SSD HD CT64SSDN125P05 - eBay (item 250692185880 end time Oct-04-10 04:57:58 PDT)

lswartz · 09-05-2010, 01:41 AM

Have you considered getting a 16 GB SDHC. I got an OCZ one for around $20 after rebates. I haven't seen any that good since, but they are about $35 which still is not too bad.

patrick714 · 09-05-2010, 05:23 AM

i have a 8gb sdhc but i cant install any programs i dont have any space at all can u install win xp on a sd card?

holmes4 · 09-05-2010, 01:56 PM

No, you cannot. Not only does Windows not like installing to a removable device, but on the Mini 9, the SD slot is not bootable.

grungysquash · 09-05-2010, 10:12 PM

you can however use the SD for the location for all your files and music etc - it then allows the SSD installed to remain as free as possible. Because it slots flush with the chassis this makes a nice internal solution.

In saying that I do believe the 16gig SSD to be as small as you can get away with, the advantage the SD card has is these are now relatively cheap - I use a NTFS formatted 32 gig one to move all my stuff between laptops (NTFS formatted because I move large images around) works fine - just not so good with OSX!!

patrick714 · 09-06-2010, 07:52 AM

i ended up getting a crucial 64gb for 65 bux within my budget and just what i needed in space i know its not ginna be fast like a run core bbut hey it will be better than the 4 gig i have now and for the price thats like a third of the runcore. next im ginna upgrade my ram whats the max i can run i heard of 2 gigs can u do 4?

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patrick714 Junior Member Posts: 7 Join Date: Sep 2010	looking to replace my sdd - 09-03-2010, 08:08 AM Im looking to replace my ssd on my dell mini 9 i found one but will it work? Super Talent FPM64GHAE Solid State Drive

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,686 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	09-03-2010, 06:29 PM Nope - won't fit. You need a 50mm model - that one is 70mm. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

patrick714 Junior Member Posts: 7 Join Date: Sep 2010	quick question - 09-04-2010, 12:52 AM ya man i know its to big but im down to make it fit i was just wondering if the hardware itself will work i saw a couple tutorials on how to make it work thanks for your help btw

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,686 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	09-04-2010, 01:09 PM If you could physically make it fit, then yes it should work. But it's an old, slow model that is worse than the stock SSD. Why not get one that fits and is faster? You would have to do major surgery on the Mini to make the 70mm card work. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

lswartz Senior Member Posts: 292 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland	09-05-2010, 01:41 AM Have you considered getting a 16 GB SDHC. I got an OCZ one for around $20 after rebates. I haven't seen any that good since, but they are about $35 which still is not too bad. Dell Mini 9 \| Ubuntu 10.04 Netbook LTS \| 2 GB RAM \| 4 GB SSD \| BIOS A04

patrick714 Junior Member Posts: 7 Join Date: Sep 2010	09-05-2010, 05:23 AM i have a 8gb sdhc but i cant install any programs i dont have any space at all can u install win xp on a sd card?

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,686 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	09-05-2010, 01:56 PM No, you cannot. Not only does Windows not like installing to a removable device, but on the Mini 9, the SD slot is not bootable. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

patrick714 Junior Member Posts: 7 Join Date: Sep 2010	09-06-2010, 07:52 AM i ended up getting a crucial 64gb for 65 bux within my budget and just what i needed in space i know its not ginna be fast like a run core bbut hey it will be better than the 4 gig i have now and for the price thats like a third of the runcore. next im ginna upgrade my ram whats the max i can run i heard of 2 gigs can u do 4?

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