Harddrive upgrade

AceCobra1 · 05-27-2016, 06:18 PM

Hi guys, just wondering if it is possible to upgrade or replace the harddrive on the iDrive? I know there is a 30GB one? I was looking to maybe replace it with an SSD if it is easy enough to do

6coupe · 05-28-2016, 11:34 AM

Just out of curiosity, why? Do you store a lot of music on there? Easier route may be to use a 128gb USB for music rather than trying to replace the hard drive.

If there are other benefits I'd be interested to hear them. The only 'issue' I could see with the current setup is the few seconds of 'loading navigation' on startup from cold, but the nav then works flawlessly.

AceCobra1 · 05-28-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 6coupe

Just out of curiosity, why? Do you store a lot of music on there? Easier route may be to use a 128gb USB for music rather than trying to replace the hard drive.

If there are other benefits I'd be interested to hear them. The only 'issue' I could see with the current setup is the few seconds of 'loading navigation' on startup from cold, but the nav then works flawlessly.

There isn't - thats probably me just being a geek

red30xdrive · 05-29-2016, 05:32 AM

This shows you how to change your HDD

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=841458

6coupe · 05-29-2016, 10:35 AM

There you have it then, just need to get the specs on the 640d and go from there. i have a couple spare ssd's laying around so might have a go myself.

AceCobra1 · 05-29-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by red30xdrive

This shows you how to change your HDD

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=841458

Thanks - but surely it is different for different cars ? That looks like an old IDE connection too.

BDO · 06-01-2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AceCobra1

Thanks - but surely it is different for different cars ? That looks like an old IDE connection too.

CIC is CIC, regardless of the car it's in. Quite possible that you'll find an old IDE connection, given how old CIC is.

gtr_skyline · 06-02-2016, 03:21 AM

I just bought a Samsung T3 500Gb drive from Amazon for £160 and works well in the car - quick response times, SSD, etc Using it mainly for HD music and CDs I've ripped into FLAC format - sounds superb through the HK system.

AceCobra1 · 06-03-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gtr_skyline

I just bought a Samsung T3 500Gb drive from Amazon for £160 and works well in the car - quick response times, SSD, etc Using it mainly for HD music and CDs I've ripped into FLAC format - sounds superb through the HK system.

Do you know if replacing the harddrive would invalidate the warranty from Mondial ?

gtr_skyline · 06-06-2016, 07:07 AM

Not sure. The drive I bought is external and just plugs into the usb socket in the armrest

PixelVogue · 02-15-2024, 02:24 PM

Sorry for bumping this back up, but I got a Sandisk 128gb drive which was formatted FAT32, i added around 100gb of music but the car doesn't pick them all up.
Should I format NTFS instead? not sure what the best format should be and if the car can read other files than mp3?

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AceCobra1 Private First Class 6 Rep 101 Posts Drives: RX8, Alfa Romeo GTV, 640d GC Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Harddrive upgrade Hi guys, just wondering if it is possible to upgrade or replace the harddrive on the iDrive? I know there is a 30GB one? I was looking to maybe replace it with an SSD if it is easy enough to do
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6coupe Private First Class 29 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M6 GC Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just out of curiosity, why? Do you store a lot of music on there? Easier route may be to use a 128gb USB for music rather than trying to replace the hard drive. If there are other benefits I'd be interested to hear them. The only 'issue' I could see with the current setup is the few seconds of 'loading navigation' on startup from cold, but the nav then works flawlessly.
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red30xdrive Enlisted Member 18 Rep 44 Posts Drives: X5 G05 M50d Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England iTrader: (0)	This shows you how to change your HDD http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=841458
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6coupe Private First Class 29 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M6 GC Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	There you have it then, just need to get the specs on the 640d and go from there. i have a couple spare ssd's laying around so might have a go myself.
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gtr_skyline Private 22 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 640d GC Sport / X3 2.0d Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Albans iTrader: (0)	I just bought a Samsung T3 500Gb drive from Amazon for £160 and works well in the car - quick response times, SSD, etc Using it mainly for HD music and CDs I've ripped into FLAC format - sounds superb through the HK system.
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gtr_skyline Private 22 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 640d GC Sport / X3 2.0d Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Albans iTrader: (0)	Not sure. The drive I bought is external and just plugs into the usb socket in the armrest
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PixelVogue Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry for bumping this back up, but I got a Sandisk 128gb drive which was formatted FAT32, i added around 100gb of music but the car doesn't pick them all up. Should I format NTFS instead? not sure what the best format should be and if the car can read other files than mp3?
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