Microsoft Zune HDD Hack - Part 2

[calciferg33]

AHHH... i still have the iPod classic... i want it 4 music not for apps. maybe that's why.

[xSAxRETRIBUTION]

if you plug a Ipod into an Xbox it wont read the music, the Ipod Changes the format of music to some odd apple shit.. Zune is way better for music, if thats what your getting a MUSIC DEVICE FOR!

[calciferg33]

@xSAxRETRIBUTION Yes you can.. I have an iPod my brother has a zune and whenever we're playing we each hear the music we want from our respective music devices.... obviously not at the same time .

[xSAxRETRIBUTION]

@calciferg33 my frinds with the ipod touch cant listen to music with it plugged into there xbox360, it does not read the music format, not even the media update fixed it, i have seen it, it does not read it as anything plugged into the xbox

[yamato531]

can i use this on a 1.8 enclosure?

[YoungTreezzzzy93]

@Skullworld I have one question for you, Are you high or just stupid?

songs on iTunes cost .99-$1.39 and 96% of all albums only cost $10. An album can have alot of songs which makes you save a lot of money. I bought an album with over 20 songs for just $10.

[YoungTreezzzzy93]

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[ideaslok]

Darn that cat!!! jk, very informative and helpful!

[slowjoe789]

its funny becuase when i see ipod commercials it talks nothing about how it can play music or how well the vids look it just talks about thier thousands of apps

[joemagma]

@slowjoe789 the ipod touch is an app player with music player as a feature lol

[slowjoe789]

hahaha i agree

[N11Ckk123472]

I love when people say the IPod Touch is way better than the Zune HD....especially when they have no idea what they're talking about....They say that the device is better because it has thousands of useless shitty apps...Its better Because its bigger.....Zune HD has OLED screen, Its more compact, easier to use, 15 bucks a month for Unlimited Downloads, and XNA game studio, which allows you to MAKE your own apps....I think I've made my point :)

[phoncase]

IT WORKS!!!!......THANKS

[EarthsPoemProphet]

Zune = Lame brick thingy. no internet, just fail. complete fail.

IPod touch 16 gig = beast. slim, internet capabilities, and much much more.

oh and by the way for you Zune fan boys, you seem to say alot about us paying 99 cents a song, and you get free music for a month, for 15 bucks for a subscription pass, you dont seem to mention how if you don't subscribe monthly they tall all your music away, ill spend 100 dollars on itunes yeah, you'll spend over 500. Zune = fail.

[NickHunter808]

who the fuck would even want to pay for music?! TPB4EVER!!

[KamikazeLive]

Why would you compare a standalone MP3 Player to a Touch Screen "Multipurpose" MP3 Player?? Of course the iPod Touch is going to win.. a true match would be the Zune HD and the iPod Touch.

[pictureframeproduct]

the zune hd is no match for the ipod touch

[KamikazeLive]

To be honest, iPod already won from the beginning. In reality, I don't think the Zune will ever sell more than the iPod. It's WAYY too mainstream.

I'm still a fan of the Zune, but I'm afraid iPod Touch is sort of better, but I personally prefer the Zune HD.

[DevilJins]

you do know that ony the original zune was blocky. they ahve new ones out with up to 120 gb of storage on them that aren't anythicker than an ipod touch.

[comp1337n00b]

The Zune 120 is definitely thicker than an iPod touch. It is however nearly identical in thickness as the iPod Classic, but the iPod has rounded edges which gives the appearance it's thinner but it isn't.

[laxUO]

have you heard anything about the Zune HD or are your ears clogged with fanboy ignorance?

[Skullworld]

with zunepass you keep ten songs a month permanently, drm free. 1.29 each on itunes. or thirteen dollars for ten. so you are paying two dollars more for the unlimited music subscription.

[xMBxDougyfresh]

why would you pay money or adding music to your zune when you can just go to limewire or frostwire and download free music

[Skullworld]

I don't buy music.

I use bittorrent clients tooooo. :P

I was just defending the music service.

[pedro071992]

Cuz it has a better qualitity and you love music

[indobboy237]

my zune fell off and the screen showing the contact support display. then i heard a clicking sound on the device so i bought a new hard drive and replaces is and its still sowing the same thing. someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedRaider8493]

ur zune is fucked u fucked it up big ur gonna have to get a new one

[dudesk8man11]

haha i was thinking the same thing..

[FunnyTrigger]

Isn't the battery life shorter? And does this make loading times longer?

[comenowlook]

can u help me out :do anyone knows how to upgrade that old version of white zune 30gb to dat new version

[marlonfred395]

thanks!!! a lot !!!!....very usefull info!!!

[29tyler29]

wat if the hard drive came out of an ipod will it still work

[BenInkEntertainment]

It depends which iPod. If its an iPod w/Video (fifth gen) or the Classic then yes.

[lindsaymathew]

thanks for wasting my life.

[Voudim]

Irather have 2 then 0

[DarkLinksSpirit]

now the zune is 20% heavier- complete with warrenty expiration and possible physical bugs.

[barch118]

did get your mama to tape you nerd.

[TheTechWire]

lol he probably did

[CoLdBLaDe]

nerds get all the bitches

[modmadmike2]

0thats not at all true lol quite the opposite :)

[Thimbles2]

Bill Gates was a sexy beast in his early Microsoft youth.

[dbz71620]

True dat

[Rugerman205]

This video is really hott! Really liked it this would be a good process to follow for those who have the 1st Gen and don't wanna up to the 80/120GB but...honestly Circuit City right now has the 80GB Zune for only $162.96!?!? My only complaint for the CURRENT gen ZUNE(s) are the lack of an Eq?!? How can such an awesome device lack something SO basic!?!? GREAT VIDEO!

[bowser04756]

This guy is a fucking nerd

[Stainr777]

You know what??? He was brave enough to open and replace the hard drive. Let alone post this info in a video for all of us to see.

[DirtyWormzKid11]

nerd geek

[MassMurderrer]

how can i use the hdd that i took out of my zune as a portable hard drive just like it is, without the rest of the zune?

[siedpe13]

youd need a hard drive enclosure to allow it to connect to a computer but im not sure if they make hard drive enclosures for that kind of hard drive and it would be pointless because the hard drive enclosure would only be a bit smaller and wouldn't be able to offer the features of a zune

[MassMurderrer]

i dont care about having the features of a zune. i already have two zunes, the one i took the hdd out of, i fell in the pool with and it broke. it still sort of works but the buttons don't work. after that happened i got the halo edition zune

[police5647]

and its cheaper to buy a 60 gig one in the first place

[police5647]

i agree with lgsteelbody and if thats ur mom taping ur like suppppppppper gay. lol

[Tekka579]

Bad Prep for hack, no static protection (cat on the table), no soft surface to protect against hard bumps, clumsy and down right poor job. I give your Zune 2 months of poor service before it ignites on fire in your pocket setting you a blaze.

[BenInkEntertainment]

It's been working without any problems for about a two years now so regardless of the hap-hazard work environment I'd say it's a job well-done.

[SacredSerenity]

I would never let this dude touch my zune...

[daverfv]

10 Reasons The Microsoft Zune Beats The iPod. Seriously.

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[ToodRunkProductions]

maybe next time try not to cut your video in the middle of saying something really important...

[venom669r]

what a douche bag

[lgsteelbody]

Dude, tell your mom to stop shaking the camera.

[CR4ZiiD]

i kno how to do it wit out risking breaking it its much easir u just need a scolding torch not a big 1 -.- and u have to take the case off to

[CR4ZiiD]

dum azz droped it and u can only go to 100 gigs u lyin sack a shyt i knew how to do dis alrdy

[james2560]

ha i have a 120 gig zune

[koolmandoo]

good for u I have a 30gb =/

[squadedgar]

hey , my zune flashing the zune logo,i can´t reset what i can do?

[TheAssailant6661]

chuck it, get a new one :3

[tsnaruto]

can I use any 2.5" hdd? There are some as high as 500gb!

[BenInkEntertainment]

Zune's and iPod's only accept 1.8" ZIF drives.

[pwolbeck2]

OMG nerds do exist. that dude is badass

[bigboee415]

lol his 2 vids r porn

[anarulez94]

DUDE..

[PhuckRicers]

lmao look at him at 6:13

[RedCommenter]

He reminds me of Franklin, the turtle

[EverreadyArt]

I currently have a 30GB Zune which clearly isn't enough memory for the amount of music I own. I have searched numerous stores to find a 160GB Zune, hoping that would be enough memory. Is there any way I could get more memory than that and still have enough space in the Zune casing to have a new battery installed with a 200GB HDD? I need to find information on getting a new battery that last longer than the standard battery that comes with the Zune. Any thoughts?

[15DjjC13]

the only thing is hes using a magnetic screwdriver. nuff said. DONT!!!

[Obscuros8]

excellent vid, I couldnt have repaired my broken hard drive without it. Now I have a 60 gb hd on my zune. Thank you Ben, and keep on posting these great vids.

[sklb1tje]

try making a battery hack i could use some extra hours more then those 30 gigs

[BenInkEntertainment]

Same procedure really - in part one I remove the battery. Extending the battery life of your player is as easy as removing the back panel and throwing in a high capcity battery.

[badamc]

dude from 6.08 ti 6.20 u look like Ralphie from a Christmas story lol

[chrispymage]

i have a question is there any reinstalation of software that needs to be done

[blazertrio]

I know this is a ridiculously dated response, but all the better for my questions.

Do you use one of these modified zunes yourself? And if so,

Have you had any problems with the compromising of hard drive protection?

I've just bought myself a zune and oh how I yearn to expand the memory, not really at the cost of a shortened HDD life, though.

[BenInkEntertainment]

I do still have one left - sold the rest. I never received any reports from my customers of HDD failure and I've never had problems. Besides, I can't really see how a metal cage would protect from crushing and/or intense vibrations or droppage.

[yamaho5]

So, can I get you to replace my 30 with a much larger one?

[richietiptop]

hi pusse cat

[TheAirHawks]

i would send you my zune

[helpcentervideos]

internet on zune website (autinw212)

[austinw212]

where can i find the zune saoftware i bought from a friend so no disc

[austinw212]

i lost my zune at school but found it by the fence today and it was there all weekend and now it wont turn on ????

[ryoo818]

Your battery may have discharged completely and is now dead. The battery can be replaced pretty easily, just google an online vendor for the battery and your player should be alright. Good luck!

[trstmeimadctr]

this may be an obvious question, but, did it rain?

[richietiptop]

bill gates dude would be dame angry

[uscslayer]

Oh crap it fell! lol (1:30 Ah my finger!) lol

[uscslayer]

(peels off blue foam casing) -in head:oh crap i ruined it! lol jk =]

[hayes2000]

Will this work with newest Zune updates?

[v2ExPLoSiVo]

no the new zune uses flash memory.

[hayes2000]

I don't mean the Flash Zunes, i mean the Old Zune with the new Firmware. The Zune 30gb had a Operating System and Firmware update. Does it work with that too?

[v2ExPLoSiVo]

yes, it will.

[PaintballGhost68]

the zune 80 uses flash?!

[v2ExPLoSiVo]

the zune 80 uses flash.

[BrettH413]

the zune 80 is hard drive based

[vtownhood]

you uploaded this video on my birthday

[BenInkEntertainment]

I'm hoping you're being incredibly sarcastic.

[lagool57]

nice job i'm thinking of buying a brown 30 gb Zune and doing that with mine too when i get it tomorrow. i hacked alot of things before so changing the hdd in the zune shouldn't be hard.

[sanmandude1]

why would you even buy an expensive zune if u knew u could do that?

[Packersfan34]

ha fag

[adamsonxxfifteen]

That is extremely risky.

[BenInkEntertainment]

I've never done any hardware mods before this - if you follow the directions it really is quite easy.

[soxfan500]

Good video, but on my Zune I have 2,500 songs (zune pass), 70 videos including a full length movie, and 130 pictures and it only takes up 14 gigs. I just don't see how it is worth the $105+ to add 30 gigs that I don't need. Not to mention there is almost no protection for the hard drive so a single drop and it probably ruins it.

[discodino]

well good for you, but there are people out there with 8000+ songs and videos in their library.

when this vid was made zune 80 didnt exist. so this was the only way to upgrade.

[Joneil33]

my zune screen cracked wat should i do

[vortec330]

by taking da drive out of the case, does it kill the drive

[BenInkEntertainment]

Not so long as you are careful in its removal'

[BGPOND30]

lol if you drop it it might....

[manny543]

i want to do this to mines a lil help

[FLYPAPER360]

does it erase the songs in the hdd if u change it

[BenInkEntertainment]

I don't quite understand. Are you asking if the songs on the 30GB are erased? The answer is no.  However, the new drive will be completely blank so you'll have to re-upload everything.

[CosbyKillah]

wow i wonder how many of thoes he went through to make this video

[BenInkEntertainment]

Just that one really. I've never ruined one.

[guyin916]

damn dude.. you gotta speed up your video and add captions.. you're killing me

[joyboibob]

looks like u had fun screwin with your shit good job

[duby149]

cool video man and you can use the bag the HDD came in to proteck it's insides just cut a small piece of it the sime size of the HHD and lay it on it that should work o and 5/5

[xTonyLemonx]

Good video. My favorite part was watching you lick your lips while you put the back case back onto the zune, haha.

[deathangel598]

i'm still looking into buying a zune, and it looks pretty good when you can upgrade the battery, and hard drive, a 120 gig hard drive should be coming out soon that'll work, a 100 is out right now, pretty sweet

[Adan94]

wow....good job.

[ratacaca]

hahahaha omg 1.78 gb used

[Krannyman92]

"i wouldnt recommend touching it *drops HDD* hahaaha

[greenbull56]

i wish i had u as a nieghbor if u have that many songs and smarts to fill that lol good job there needs to be somone to tell us how to do this or else we would end up making a 10 gig zune insted of a 60 lol

[tokyodusty]

Hahaha, Now when I get my zune I know exactly how to boost its hardrive thanx man.:)

[TashonJohnson]

I would recommend not even doing this

[BenInkEntertainment]

Why?

[JDMATRIX]

Ur crazy to take apart a 230 dollar unit u most be one rich nerd lol. Yo this is like Porno 4 Nerds. Oh ya rip thaat hard drive 30Gb OMG the amount of space lol jks

[BenInkEntertainment]

the $200 is worth it when you can sell the old 30GB drive AND the modified Zune :P

[razzlebdazzle]

Ignore my last comment then xD

[razzlebdazzle]

lmao, thats halarious.

But thats a good idea. Its a shame you got such a loss though, 50 dollars D:

[buymeazune]

This video gave me an idea! it is to take the back cover off the zune and with my dremo cut out and make a battery door on the back cover so I can swap out the dead battery with a fully charged battery, and then making my zune have replaceable battery capability.

[Wooferedz]

I'm not nimble enough to do this king of stuff, but good job with this, but why are you selling it for such a low price

[BenInkEntertainment]

You can get new Zune's and HDD's at relatively low prices soo.. no need to overcharge ya'll

[eddygonzales]

what was your ebay name i coulndt understand or email me xtrmrokreddy its for yahoo mail send me a link or something

[BenInkEntertainment]

AKA_Ben

[fredrostarrr123]

yo ur music stinks,, boooo

[userdan577]

and you're a bitch, YAAAAAAAAY

[aaronler]

u just jealous cuz he is way smarter then u.

[avenqer]

Thought, how about a case mod? so we can have beefy HD's in there? LOL! As said in the first part, I hate IPod, thanks for showing a better alternative! Nice work..the cat is a walking static charge though. Tell Casey to cut down on the coffee!

[meatloaf666999]

nice work keep on maken them vids an ill keep watching :P

[ummchips213]

i got the same scissors too!!!!!!!!

i found a 550 gb hard drive for a zune before but it selled on ebay for 5,000 dollars then soon went off auction and never came back :(

good luck with play with the guts of zunes and wiis:)

[yonsje]

wa've got the same scissors!

[5681243]

I love microsofts zune and ill never buy an ipod,but if theres any one out there that thinks they can do some thing cool with a broken zune ill give it to them, so email me at c o c o a p u f f 8 5 @ h o t m a i l . c o m (take out space)

[Showbiz0004]

It would be sweet to rig it with LED lights that run to the battery. Sure it would lower the battery life but it would be sweet. There probably isn't enough room to do that though

[yonsje]

are you stil giving it away??

[5681243]

I wish i would have known about those screws at the bottom, before prying it open, now it wont turn on and when i plug it in it flashes the zune logo non stop. I know im an idiot,  any advice?

[BenInkEntertainment]

O_o If you sucessfully opened your device WITHOUT removing the screws I'm pretty sure you ripped something off the mainboard. Replace the mainboard or buy a new player and compensate by selling yours for parts.

[Josh8178]

Lol, amazing? My Venturer 40GB MP3 Player automatically formatted the drive too, and that cost £30 from ebay.

[iwasherek]

Thats amazing how it automatically formats the drive.

[Ericsena]

less protection, more storage o_o

[invictus92]

stop hatin on the nerd. he did a great instructional video, that none of you lammos will ever attempt. I'll be doing three of these... 80gb though. thanks nerd dude. *thup*

[BenInkEntertainment]

Thank you, you are quite welcome :P

[chris746568462]

thats a lot of storage, you might want to consider buying a tripod.

[chris746568462]

how much HDD space is given to user?

[BenInkEntertainment]

With 60 you get about 54GB to play around with. an 80GB drive yeilds 72GB

[Lendorien]

Probably should have used a tripod with this, and had the cameraman do some practicing to get the zooms and such to be fluid.

[eversuns]

Hey, My zunes usb stopped working... is it a direct connection to the motherboard... ? Im in australia so I dont really know about the warranty...

[mout12]

I must agree with Gughlilly on the Camera work. For such a smart dude, you have a really dumb girlfriend. Please teach her how to tell when the camera is in focus or not. You'd been better off with a fixed camera. Other than that, great video. Maybe I'll upgrade my Zune.

[BenInkEntertainment]

Thank you for the advice, but that are my sister. :o

[hughlilly]

Jesus the camerawork on that was atrocious. The sound is shit too. Good on you for trying, but this would have worked more effectively with just photos on a web page.

[frak126]

I didn't know iPod's came in Brown! :P

[BenInkEntertainment]

Hardy har har :P