RNS-510 HDD replacement/SSD swap DIY

[teymur88]

Firmware for SSD starts from 6xxx

[kamold]

Yes it reads Ok with the old HDD. But I will try another CD to be sure. I must start from the firmware 1100 ?

No just load 5238

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[kamold]

Firmware for SSD starts from 6xxx

This is an aftermarket SSD.
It's a pata device connected via the pata interface, not hard wired to the board like a factory ssd system.

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[teymur88]

This is an aftermarket SSD.
It's a pata device connected via the pata interface, not hard wired to the board like a factory ssd system.

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Understood. Thanks for clarification

[zeko1024]

Maybe I missed something but where is written in the originat post than the firmware for SSD is the 5238 ?

My RNS is in 1100 firmware, and i can't update the firmware to the 5238 version because of the broken HDD. So I suppose I can't swap the HDD for a SSD in my RNS 510 in its current version...

[kamold]

Maybe I missed something but where is written in the originat post than the firmware for SSD is the 5238 ?

My RNS is in 1100 firmware, and i can't update the firmware to the 5238 version because of the broken HDD. So I suppose I can't swap the HDD for a SSD in my RNS 510 in its current version...

It is not specific to SSD.
It's just the latest available firmware for your unit.

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[zeko1024]

I gave up... There is nothing to do, I have always the same issue when I put the SSD.

I ordered an original Hitachi HDD and i'll try again with this new one. Thanks for your help.

[bob76]

Followed all the great advice to upgrade SSD. I also added a new power board.

only problem is that the following two problems have arisen (they weren't there before the upgrade):

1. no sound from BT module (the parrot style one that sits on dash)
2. unit switches off after 30 minutes

any advice would be extremely welcomed

thanks

[kamold]

Followed all the great advice to upgrade SSD. I also added a new power board.

only problem is that the following two problems have arisen (they weren't there before the upgrade):

1. no sound from BT module (the parrot style one that sits on dash)
2. unit switches off after 30 minutes

any advice would be extremely welcomed

thanks

What firmware version did you install?
What version was installed prior to the SSD install?
Why was the power block replaced?
When you say no sound from the Bluetooth module please be specific - caller's voice? Your voice? Streaming music?

[gizmm0]

Does the device ask for a code when reinserting it (into the same car)?

[kamold]

Does the device ask for a code when reinserting it (into the same car)?

No it shouldn't.

[gizmm0]

Thanks for the answer. Must the coding be reset using Vagcom/VCDS after the operation?

[kamold]

Coding is only lost of you use a factory firmware image.
Modified firmware doesn't delete the coding.

[Stephen_Albers]

Support Requet

STEP 6
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Remove the 1 x T8 screw from the rear of the heatsink. Then remove the 2 x T8 screws which are down inside the heatsink. The two arrows in the picture highlight their location. This is one of the reasons behind the long reach T8 driver.


STEP 7
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Remove these 3 x T8 screws from the rear of the heatsink. Then remove the 2 x T8 screws which are down inside the heatsink.


STEP 8
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Drop down the rear cover plate in the same way you removed the top cover plate in Step 2. Disconnect the cable for the fan and remove the plate from the hinge.


STEP 9
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1. Remove the 1 x T8 as indicated.
2. Carefully lift the card (red highlight) in an upward direction. The card is plugged into the upper circuit board and may resist a little. See Step 10 to see what the card sits in. Just try to lift it evenly, and also pay attention to the opposite end of the card as is needs to be guided up between 2 metal prongs. These prongs can be seen in Step 11.

STEP 10
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1. Remove the 3 x T8 screws from the board.
2. Straighten the 2 tabs (as shown) in order to lift out the upper circuit board. Lift it out and pay attention to any places where it may catch on the existing frame. It needs to be done at a bit of an angle to clear the 4 screw tabs towards the rear of the left and right cover plates.

STEP 11
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Once the upper circuit board is out of the way, you need to remove the 1 x T8 from the HDD mounting cover bracket. You can then carefully lift the HDD directly out of its plug in an upward direction.


STEP 12
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Once removed, undo the 4 screws from the HDD mounting plate and replace it with your new drive. I’ve replaced this one with a 64GB 2.5” SSD IDE PATA MLC. Depending on your firmware version, this will either give you a 40GB music drive (2 partition firmware) or a 30GB music drive (with new 3 partition firmware). Remember to remove the jumper on your new SSD drive. You cannot insert the HDD with a jumper in place.

SSD drive specification
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STEP 13
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Reverse the procedure and you’re done. Double check all of the ribbon conenctions along the way. Plug it into your car, load your firmware+maps and check that everything is working as it should.

After it's all back together and plugged in, you'll need to install the firmware and then your maps to get the drive working.

After some recently developments by kamold, it is now possible to change the size of the partitions on the drive. For more details, visit: How to re-partition the HDD in your RNS510

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Enjoy.

John,

My support people are trying to muster the courage to tackle your upgrade. Are you available for minimal consult if they get stuck?
Tnx,
Stephen

[Fwi98]

Clone original disk instead of complete reinstallation

Hi,
The tutorial includes a complete reinstallation of Map+Firmware on the new SSD disk.
But does anyone have tried to clone the old nonSSD on the new SSD ? It should avoid to reinstallation step.
For exemple « easeus » utility works well for that.
Regards