[SOLVED] So I am going to build a Zune

lilborat724 · 08-11-2008, 06:38 PM

So I was on Google searching for a way to replace a Zune 30 GIG HD with a 120 HD (which I never found so if you know how, link me please). I came across a site which linked to ipodmods.com and had a bunch of Zune parts (which isn't ironic AT ALL </sarcasm>).

Here is the link for the parts:
ZUNE 30GB 1ST GENERATION PARTS: RapidRepair

This is the clickwheel that they sell (which I plan to put on my original Zune as well):
Zune Clickwheel Circuitry: RapidRepair
$39.99

The Zune Extended battery (again, my orginal Zune as well):
Zune eXtended Life Battery: RapidRepair
$19.99

Zune Back Panel:
Zune Back Panel: RapidRepair
$19.99
I can pick Brown, Black, or White. Might go with a Black back and a White Front.

Speaking of the front:
Zune Front Panel: RapidRepair
$39.99
Without the buttons (for the clickwheel)

Zune Screw Pack:
Zune Screw Pack: RapidRepair
$9.99

Zune ZIF HD Cable:
Zune ZIF Hard Drive Cable: RapidRepair
$19.99

Zune Dock Port (don't know if I need this):
Zune Dock Port (Black): RapidRepair
$19.99

Zune Internal Drive Cage:
Zune Internal Drive Cage: RapidRepair
$4.99

Zune Screen Protector:
ThinSkin Screen Protector for Zune: RapidRepair
$7.99
Optional but this would be great to have

Zune Mainboard:
Zune Mainboard: RapidRepair
$94.99

Zune 1st Gen LED Screen:
Zune 1st Gen LCD Screen: RapidRepair
$89.99

So yeah. That's a lot. The total is: $367.89
Plus a Hard Drive, which is over $100 on that site, no matter the size (could get one for half the price though at Fry's or Best Buy).

On second thought...maybe I won't build it. What do you guys think? It'd be great if I could get funding but I don't know if anyone would give money to someone who just wants to build a Zune so he can say he built a Zune.

helluvagood · 08-11-2008, 06:47 PM

I would just buy it, it takes too much work, plus its more expensive, do you really need 120gb??

lilborat724 · 08-11-2008, 07:04 PM

Yeah but I want the clickwheel plus the extended battery. Also, it'd be cool to say I built a Zune. I guess.

SilentWalrus · 08-11-2008, 08:12 PM

Or get a Zen Vision W!
ZEN Vision W - The power of ZEN. The style of ZEN.
Then just put the drive in there.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Scorpio WD1200BEVS 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - Laptop Hard Drives
With building the Zune, you'll need the firmware, and you'll need to actually hope that the Zune software recognizes your built Zune.

Carlos · 08-12-2008, 07:14 AM

No point in wasting all that money for a HD on the Zune and things.

Buy the Zen.

Do EEEt

lilborat724 · 08-12-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentWalrus

Or get a Zen Vision W!
ZEN Vision W - The power of ZEN. The style of ZEN.
Then just put the drive in there.
Newegg.com - Western Digital Scorpio WD1200BEVS 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - Laptop Hard Drives
With building the Zune, you'll need the firmware, and you'll need to actually hope that the Zune software recognizes your built Zune.

Ooh good point. Maybe not then. It'd just be sweet to build a Zune.

phreakin318 · 08-17-2008, 05:14 PM

wouldnt waste the money on that

leefy008 · 08-17-2008, 09:19 PM

that would just be a fun project to work on

bluwlf_8503 · 08-18-2008, 04:29 AM

I've given thought to the possibility of building my own PMP but, I don't think I would want to try and build a zune. As has been discussed, it's not really cost effective. Of course, if you're really just that hellbent on being able to say that you built yours then, I guess that doesn't really matter. In my opinion though, it would be much cooler to build something completely original. It certainly wouldn't be easy or cheap but, nonetheless fun.

Bman22 · 08-18-2008, 02:57 PM

also, just for your info the "Clickwheel" is just the regular zune 30 pad. People that sell ipod parts are just uneducated so they assume thats the term for any mp3 device navigation part.

Thought about this too a while back, but its just not worth it.

Also the zune would be recognized fine. It is just a regular zune with parts mixmatched from other zunes. As long as its a real zune mobo it would be fine.

Etnie · 08-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Dude.. If you made that, Everyone here.. Would love you. *including me* That would be AMAZING!

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SilentWalrus Large Walrus Support Team Jr. Staff Premium Member Super Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,850 Reputation: 247 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Or get a Zen Vision W! ZEN Vision W - The power of ZEN. The style of ZEN. Then just put the drive in there. Newegg.com - Western Digital Scorpio WD1200BEVS 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - Laptop Hard Drives With building the Zune, you'll need the firmware, and you'll need to actually hope that the Zune software recognizes your built Zune. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks for the sig stkr. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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bluwlf_8503 Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29 Reputation: 10	Could be cool... I've given thought to the possibility of building my own PMP but, I don't think I would want to try and build a zune. As has been discussed, it's not really cost effective. Of course, if you're really just that hellbent on being able to say that you built yours then, I guess that doesn't really matter. In my opinion though, it would be much cooler to build something completely original. It certainly wouldn't be easy or cheap but, nonetheless fun.

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Bman22 Professional Apple Basher Support Team Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 264 Reputation: 42	also, just for your info the "Clickwheel" is just the regular zune 30 pad. People that sell ipod parts are just uneducated so they assume thats the term for any mp3 device navigation part. Thought about this too a while back, but its just not worth it. Also the zune would be recognized fine. It is just a regular zune with parts mixmatched from other zunes. As long as its a real zune mobo it would be fine. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. thanks to To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. for the sig To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Carlos The Ragin` Cajun Support Team Jr. Staff Zune Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,101 Reputation: 125	No point in wasting all that money for a HD on the Zune and things. Buy the Zen. Do EEEt

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phreakin318 Zuner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 50 Reputation: 10	wouldnt waste the money on that

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Etnie Jr. Zuner Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 35 Reputation: 10	Dude.. If you made that, Everyone here.. Would love you. including me That would be AMAZING!

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