Can anyone confirm whether this model MK4006GAH can replace my existing mk4004gah-(PM) on my tr2?  It’s way cheaper than mk4004gah-(PM), and has a larger cache.  Will the interface be the same?  Does the -(PM) have any significance, specially regarding the interface?

still no one?

Dont worry about that. You can use model name to google them and compare.
BTW, they have exactly same physical dimensions and interface.
Go ahead with your choice.

Yes, I saw 1 picture out there, and they seem to look the same.  But there are some vendors using the same generic picture for all their products.  Hope this is not the case. 

Thanks for the reply.

I was just wondering whether anyone here has had to replace their broken hdd, and with what model they replaced it with.  Prices are so high with these 1.8” drives, and I soon found out I’m not willing to spend more than it’s original 40 GB.

I only compare on factory specs so they are identical in physical.
There are some seller on eBay have 40GB 1.8” as part of ipods they sell. You can find them there with low price.[/url]

would you say that the mk4006gah is 100% sure compatible?  Or do you think there is a chance that it won’t work?  I’m from outside US, so returning the item isn’t an option.  As for ebay, I’ll check them out.  Hopefully they’re really cheap.

Will post back what I find out.  Thanks.

I would like to make sure that MK4004GAH and MK4006GAH are 100% same and compatible. Dont worry about return if you order 100% new except if you receive a DOA drive.
Take a look below:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5805178422
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5804291772

Yes, I plan to order brand new.  It says on one of the posts that MK4006GAH is more reliable than MK4004GAH.  Why?  Is there any history of MK4004GAH being a defective drive?  Both stores sell MK4006GAH.  From what I’ve researched, the MK4006GAH has a 2 mb cache, while the 4004 has 512kb.  And from what I’ve seen, 4006 has a cheaper price than 4004.

Thanks for your reply.  I’ll go with mk4006GAH.

If you are planning on MK4006GAH, why dont you take a look for MK6006GAH

I don’t see any within my budget

Just bought one (Toshiba MK6006GAH) on ebay for 199USD plus shipping ($12).  It is stripped from an ipod and in working order (according to seller).  I will receive it within the next few days, but I doubt I’ll install anytime soon as I am waiting for the UJ-832 (Dual Layer DVD burner) to arrive (also ordered from Ebay - Taiwan), shopping around for internal BT components, and I’ll be busy with school work until mid december:(

If I do put it all together it would have to be before the end of next week (highly unlikely), otherwise, I won’t post results until mid december.  At least I’ll let you all know if I get the ordered products in one piece:)

Thanks for the update. I’m just about to order the MK4006GAH.

I’m too tempted to open up the tr3a as I now have the mk6006gah in my hands.  But the uj-832 is in the mail (eta tomorrow aft), and the internal bluetooth module ordered today and arriving sometime next week.  I’ve never posted pics in this forum and can’t seem to find the option, but I have pics of the hard drive if people are interested (let me know how).[/img]

I just ordered mine, too late for pictures, if it’s incorrect, i’m dead :D

What’s another week? 

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Thanks, Ishii for the tip .... now here are the pics.  For size comparison, I have a Canadian penny along side the hd in one of the pics.  VERY SMALL HD INDEED.  I was in a bit of a rush, so first pic is blurry.

I doubt I’ll assemble next week since I have exam next Friday, but who knows lol.

[quote author=“Ishii”][quote author=“medstu”]I’m too tempted to open up the tr3a as I now have the mk6006gah in my hands.  But the uj-832 is in the mail (eta tomorrow aft), and the internal bluetooth module ordered today and arriving sometime next week.  I’ve never posted pics in this forum and can’t seem to find the option, but I have pics of the hard drive if people are interested (let me know how).[/img]

What’s another week? 

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