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pogman_1

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Registered: 22/06/11

Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 03:18

Hi there,

I seem to have a non-standard connector type on my SSD (THNSNC128GMLJ). I'm now concerned that I will not be able to upgrade my SSD for a larger capacity. Does anyone know anything about Toshiba using anything other than the standard SATA family of connectors on their SSD's?

This is pretty annoying as the laptop was advertised as follows - "Hard Drive - 128 GB Solid State Drive - Serial ATA-150" I'm no expert but the connector on my SSD does not look anything like the SATA connectors I've seen before.

Any help or information would be most appreciated.

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 SSD Connector
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 09:17

in response to: pogman_1

i believe the SSD's as standard were a different ribbon connector to the standard HDD's in the R700 series, however i also think (but don't quote me) that the actual connector for the ribbon on the motherboard is the same. so in order to fit a new SSD to the one you have you need to get hold of the HDD style ribbon from a lower spec R700

my R700-184 (european spec) was highest spec without SSD and it has normal SATA connector on the end of the ribbon. fitted an OCZ vertex 2 lovely

MisterX

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Registered: 21/09/09

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 10:56

in response to: pogman_1

Hi

The notebook support an usual SATA controller and the connector of the SSD drive should also meet the SATA standards.
If your SSD drive supports SATA interface then I would need an inline adapter.

Maybe you need an micro SATA to SATA adapter? Google for that to get some pictures.

pogman_1

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Registered: 22/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 13:14

in response to: pogman_1

Thanks very much for the replies.

I've had a quick search and it doesn't look the micro SATA to SATA adapter will solve my problem.

I've found a link to the official Toshiba SSD product page -> http://ssd.toshiba.com/SSD-product-guide.html

There's 4 pictures at the bottom of the page but my SSD doesn't look like any of them? It's "open frame" like the mSATA or HALF SLIM but the connector is distinctly different.

Is there any way I can upload or leave a link to a picture of my actual drive on this forum? It's driving me mad as it looks increasingly like I'll never be able to upgrade the SSD which was always my intension.

Heeeeeelllp!

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 13:37

in response to: pogman_1

the standard 128GB SSD in the portege looks to be a 1.8" drive, hence the different connector.

but if you look at the service and repair manual (also available on the toshiba site) it shows both types of drive, and form factors, all attaching to the same connector on the system board.

do you know anyone else with the same laptop but none SSD???

if you load a photo using photobucket (google it) should them be able to use IMG tag to embed it into a post on here and i may be able to compare it to my laptop

pogman_1

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Registered: 22/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 22-Jun-2011 15:20

in response to: pogman_1

http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff380/pogman1971/

Thanks again guys. Unfortunately I don't know anyone with the same or even a similar laptop.

Hope it's OK to post the above direct link to my 2 photos on photobucket?

It's hard to appreciate just how small the connector is from the photos. It's only 15mm long and so thin that I cant actually see how the ribbon cable detaches from the drive other than just pulling at it! The very outer dimensions of the frame of the SSD are 100mm x 70mm x 10mm.

The motherboard end of the SSD ribbon cable isn't really accessable so without dismantling the laptop, again the only way that I can see to remove it would be to pull at it.

Just in case anyone's wondering, It's not that easy for me to get in touch with Toshiba by phone at the moment due to my work location.

Thanks again for your help.

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 23-Jun-2011 22:53

in response to: pogman_1

looks like you'll need to remove the complete base of the laptop and replace the cable as i suspected. its reasonably simple to do. just carefully remove all 20 or so base screws and gently lift the bottom off the laptop

pogman_1

Posts: 9
Registered: 22/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 24-Jun-2011 01:58

in response to: 1994F7PT

Thanks very much for that.

Is the replacement cable a Toshiba part or can I get one from anywhere?

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 24-Jun-2011 09:44

in response to: pogman_1

its toshiba proprietary so toshiba only at a guess

as said i'm not 100% that this is the way round it, but i would guess all R700 have same motherboard connector and thats what the service guide shows on the system schematic.

svast

Posts: 1
Registered: 24/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 24-Jun-2011 18:24

in response to: 1994F7PT

Hi, I own a toshiba satellite R830-136, and facing the same issue, and I can fully identify the pictures: I have the same SSD.
I am very interested in the way you would perform that change.

My problem is almost the same: my laptop just broke, it can't boot at all (no display, boot loop). I just want to get the SSD out of it and backup my data before sending to toshiba support.
Any idea?

Mike30

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Registered: 20/12/04

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 24-Jun-2011 19:06

in response to: svast

Hi Svast

In my opinion you should contact Toshiba at first and explain the situation. If the SSD is ok let technicians remove it and use again when the notebook is fixed.

pogman_1

Posts: 9
Registered: 22/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 25-Jun-2011 05:35

in response to: svast

Hi Svast,

As much as I've really appreciated the help so far from users of this forum, I was hoping for some definitive answers from a technical employee from Toshiba.

If there are any Toshiba employees out there, please could you answer any of the following? -

1. Can I buy a larger capacity SSD and fit it to my R700-155 myself and if so, how?

2. If not, could Toshiba or anyone else perform this upgrade for me?

Thanks.

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 27-Jun-2011 09:21

in response to: pogman_1

i dont mind dismantling my laptop fully to check the motherboard connection if you need, and i can photograph it in detail too.

its a simple case of removing all the screws out of the base and lifting it carefully off to get into the laptop

pogman_1

Posts: 9
Registered: 22/06/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 28-Jun-2011 03:53

in response to: 1994F7PT

1994F7PT,

That would be great if you're sure it's not too much trouble.

Thanks.

1994F7PT

Posts: 47
Registered: 07/05/11

Re: Portege R700-155 - SSD Connector question
Posted: 28-Jun-2011 09:52

in response to: pogman_1

not a problem, i need the computer during the week but i will have a bash over the weekend

cheers

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