I have me a iRiver H132 now! (Now with a Guide on Page 2!)

[royewest]

Would someone be kind enough to post fresh links to the details on this procedure, including specs and sources for the SSD, adapters, battery, and related parts? Thanks!

[wolfen68]

Originally Posted by nsx_23

Which CF cards work well? I seem to recall people saying that the Transcend ones don't work well because they don't support true-IDE or something like that...

The Ridata 32GB CF seems to be the most often used for the H320..

It seems everyone keeps recommending the A-data's.

[Meloncoly]

@ NSX: Yeah, everyone is using the A-DATA. It's the one that just works and it's one of the cheapest of the bunch. The write speed might not be as good as the competitors but it works, and RockBox doesn't fuss about it.

@Royewest: I did this all myself, without much help from anywhere. It's not that hard. I searched around MisticRiver and found you some guides. They don't specifically show you how to do the flash part of the mod, but it's so easy that I can even show you, which I will in a few minutes or so. For now, look below for reference on how to remove the HDD and remove the battery if you want.

The flash drive you want to use is this:
32GB @129.99: Newegg.com - A-DATA 32GB Compact Flash (CF) Flash Card Model SPEEDY CF 32G - Flash Memory

16GB @ 57.99:
Newegg.com - A-DATA 16GB Compact Flash (CF) Flash Card Model SPEEDY CF 16GB - Flash Memory

They are both A-Data because A-Data has been proven to work every time assuming the card is working the first time.

Then after that, all you need is the converter board. I got mine from Ebay shipped from China!
SSD flash adapter, for iPod 1.8 hard drive to CF - eBay (item 290235110426 end time Jun-07-08 06:20:41 PDT)

If you want to change the battery, here's where I bought it.
Extended 2200Mah Battery iRiver H140 H320 H340 FREE S/H - eBay (item 220240952656 end time Jun-06-08 09:23:11 PDT)

The battery is thicker than the old battery, so it's a pretty tight fit, whether you're using the HDD or the Flash variant. Just a warning. It's not an issue with me though, and it keeps the CF card snug in place.
That's all you need. You don't need a new battery, and with flash, the battery life of the previous battery is even longer, but if you want to change your battery to a higher capacity one, this one will do it.

Here's instructions to remove the HDD courtesy of NPswimdude500 from the MisticRiver forums:
MisticRiver :: For iriver Enthusiasts - View Single Post - H1XX and H3XX Series FAQ's

Here are guides to replace the battery if you wish to do so:
H1xx Internal Battery Replacement - MisticRiverWiki

Here he uses a Cameron Sino battery that's meant for the iPod. Cameron Sino makes batteries for the H120 directly so you do not need to switch the wires around, but remember to check when you get the battery that the polarity is correct. Also, do not forget to see how the polarity of the original battery is first before and after disconnecting the battery. It may seem like common sense but many people forget this step.

[Meloncoly]

Phew...that took a lot of work.

NOTE BEFORE STARTING:
-> DISCLAIMER!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED BY ANYONE FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE!! DO THIS MOD AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION!! THIS DOES VOID WARRANTY!

-> PLEASE USE PROPER ANTI-STATIC MEASURES! GROUND YOURSELF FOO! Not my fault if you short your board.

-> HAVE ROCKBOX INSTALLED AND WORKING BEFOREHAND. You need to have the Rockbox Bootloader USB functionality to access the CF card.

-> THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH ORIGINAL FIRMWARE. You HAVE to use Rockbox.

-> THIS REQUIES A T5 TORX SCREWDRIVER. All the screws within the player uses the T5 Torx bit. Get one on your own accord.

Alrighty, let's get to the nitty gritty.

First off, I have uploaded my images onto Rapidshare and Megaupload for your viewing pleasures. In case you want a larger resolution copy for yourself. These will be unmodified so I will leave it to you to brighten or sharpen things up a bit.

Rapidshare: Link
Megaupload: Link
Sendspace: Link

PM me if these links stop working. Also PM me if you like me to use another upload service if you can't access any of these.

Then now the web version! Sorry to make you have to click links for images. I thought it would make it less laggy for people viewing this with a slower internet connection.

First of all, take off the screws on the top and bottom of the player. There is one screw on the left side, and another one on the right side. Don't take these off if you're just doing the flash drive mod, otherwise it makes the process more annoying, keep them on. If you're doing a battery replacement, you would have to take those screws off.

Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Then use a toll similar to the one in the picture to take the covering off. Do the same for the top and bottom. Pulling really hard works as well, but accidents can happen.

Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Here's how it should look like totally disassembled.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Now let's remove the hard drive. Lift the back end up a little bit. Then wiggle slowly and carefully left and right, while exerting a little bit of backward force until it has come out. Do not do this in the rush. Screw up the pins and you're not going to have fun for the next hour or so removing the battery and straightening the pins.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Here's how it should look like without the HDD.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Here's the converter board and the CF card hand in hand.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

If you take a close look at the board, and my photo, you can see the two grooves are shaped differently. Then if you look at your CF card, you see slots that reflect that. Match it and stick it in. It can only fit one way like a USB port...so you THEORETICALLY cannot mess this up.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Here's how it looks like assembled.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Assuming you look at the previous pictures with the converter board, you can see the jumper leads bent at a 90º angle. This is to have it fit in the iRiver. If you do not bend it, it does not fit. I bent it with my fingers, no effort.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

I have also shaved off one tab on the board. If the tab is not shaved down, it doesn't fit into the HDD pin area.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Here's a picture of the before it's placed into the HDD area. I've matched up the holes with the pins. You can see at the end, there are 6 holes remaining. That is NORMAL. Don't worry about it. Also this picture shows a REALLY nice 90º bend for the jumper if the previous pictures didn't do justice.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

A closer look at the remaining 6 holes.
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Now just slip it in the pins when you're confident and you're done! You should have it look like this:
Picasa Web Albums - Mark - H120 Flash Dr...

Pat yourself on the back, you deserved it. You're done with the hardware section!

Oh, for image use, I don't care if you spread it around, nor do I care if you credit me or not, and you can even take it as your own work. BUT...it would be nice if you give my name a mention here or there, but I'll leave that up to you.

[Meloncoly]

I am NOT going to teach you how to install RockBox. There are any guides available, plus a PDF telling you simple steps on the Rockbox.org site. Please refer to them if you need help. All you do after the hardware, turn it on with the USB plugged in, and just drag in the Rockbox folder in. Boot it up and make sure it works. Tell me if you have any issues regarding that matter. Hope this all helps anyone.

[nsx_23]

How much thicker is the 2200mha battery compared to the stock one? Would it fit in an H320?

[royewest]

Wow. thanks for the fabulous resources!

[Meloncoly]

@nsx: a mm or two. There is a rubber mat like thing that separated the hdd from the battery, supposed to be some anti-vibrational remedy for the hdd, but when I put my battery in it, the new one that is, that wouldn't fit. So I would say about 1-2mm...prob not as much as 2mm. More like 1 - 1.5mm.

@royewest: No problem. Hope this helps. Took me a lot of time to write that guide lol.

Edit:
@nsx: For the H320, the battery that I linked previously is compatible with the 3xx series. Here's a guide from MisticRiver that shows you how to replace the battery for the H3xx series player.

MisticRiver :: For iriver Enthusiasts - View Single Post - H1XX and H3XX Series FAQ's

[nsx_23]

I'm going to buy a 32GB CF card soon, but am not too sure which one to go for. I know the Ridata ones have been known to work with the H320, but are there any others?

It'd be extremely annoying getting the CF card, than finding out that it doesn't work...I have the option of buying a 32GB Creative Zen for just a little more than what the card would cost me.

EDIT: I'm thinking of getting this one: http://www.apahk.com/bbs/redirect.ph...ost&sid=3SriCq

[Lsportline43]

I have the 32 GB CF card mod. I too used the A-Data card from Newegg.com. Also have the 2,200 mAh Cameron Sino battery.

I've been getting more music than ever before, so I'll be upgrading to the 64GB Compact Flash cards whenever they come out. Hopefully they're not too expensive whenever they are available.

By the way I completed the mod with much frustration. The reason being that I didn't know that you have to load the Rockbox firmware on the RAM or ROM because the firmware WILL NOT boot from the card. Don't know why...

P.S. To those that have completed the mod: Has your H132 CF froze up more often than before? I know my H132 freezes EVERYTIME I disconnect it from the computer. I have to reset it. Also sometimes freezes up during changing songs.