RNS-510 HDD replacement/SSD swap DIY

[Guest001]

I know this is an old thread but hope someone may still be viewing and able to help, I've just recieved a RNS510 B Revision so an older unit, which has x2 problems. 1st the touchscreen isn't functioning, not sure if this has just failed or if the previous owner has attempted firmware update and failed, and 2nd problem is that the HDD is not seemingly being recognized. I've used MRM 7.18 and can access all its functions, but in factory info on MRM readout everything shows fine, except the HDD, it gives hard drive firmware error and HDD model error, this is with stock HDD, and i've also tried another PATA IDE HDD from a Toughbook which was formatted and no partitions. Is there anything that would stop the system seeing the drive? And I'm assuming that because of the HDD not being visible to the system I cant get firmware to load? Bad Mainboard?
How can I troubleshoot to find the issue?
Any advice would be great.

pic I from MRM 7.18 in factory info https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qte5fcpjAmGMvbY6nuatQVEuC6yCauCB/view?usp=sharing

Chuck it out as its well past use by date and development has long discontinued. Up to date maps are no longer available for them either.

Far better to spend money and time installing a later model unit for which stuff is still available

[cveya]

Followed the diy step by step, first of all amazing guide! I installed new 80gb hard disk and now the unit's cd drive does not want to work.. only when i unplug the new hard disk and leave it unplugged or plug back old hdd back in will it work :/ Any solution??

[MIG]

Followed the diy step by step, first of all amazing guide! I installed new 80gb hard disk and now the unit's cd drive does not want to work.. only when i unplug the new hard disk and leave it unplugged or plug back old hdd back in will it work :/ Any solution??

Check the jumpers on the HDD; if the drive conflicts with the DVD drive on the same IDE bus, that will cause this.

Set the drive to CS or cable select if possible.

"Remember to remove the jumper on your new SSD drive. You cannot insert the HDD with a jumper in place."

[minorityracer]

Apologies if this has already been answered.
What size SSD do I need? Can I get away with a 32GB PATA?

[MIG]

Apologies if this has already been answered.
What size SSD do I need? Can I get away with a 32GB PATA?

32GB should work, the units came with a 30GB originally, I have had good luck with this adaptor in the RNS850 in the Touareg Server Busy

[ituthill]

I recently had bugs with my Columbus RNS510, switched to german titles, unable to reload english. I managed to reinstall 5238 firmware and it is working correctly now even if a bit slow. I was considering replacing the HDD with a SSD. My question is if anyone has installed a 256gb mSATA (leboncoin.fr) using an IDE interface (https://www.amazon.fr/Docooler-mSATA.../dp/B07L89R2HK) in the RNS510.