Kronos (2) 73 key second SSD

fodendeyo · Post by **fodendeyo** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:26 am

Hi
Has anyone fitted a second SSD to a new Kronos (2) 73 key? The data 0 connection on the mother board is tucked under the key weights with a couple of wires in the way. Looks like a tricky fit.

Anyone done it? (not the original or the X! - I have done a K1 61 key no probs)

Thanks

Foden

Broadwave · Post by **Broadwave** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:27 am

I've added a second SSD to my K88 2, no problems with it - I had to remove a few screws to lift the keybed up to get the SATA cable onto the Motherboard.

A bit fiddly, but worth it.

fodendeyo · Post by **fodendeyo** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:10 am

Thanks for the reply.

Did you use a right angle or straight connector? I tried a straight but the cable interfered with the key weight and a right angle made a sharp turn around the ram tab. Not sure which is best.

Cheers
F

Broadwave wrote:I've added a second SSD to my K88 2, no problems with it - I had to remove a few screws to lift the keybed up to get the USB cable onto the Motherboard.t

A bit fiddly, but worth it.

Broadwave · Post by **Broadwave** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:37 am

fodendeyo wrote:Thanks for the reply.

Did you use a right angle or straight connector?

I used a Silverstone SST CP11 right angle SATA cable (50cm, I think) instead of the generic red ones. They're much better for weaving around awkward objects.

Post by **Sharp** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:50 am

This is an old video I made, but it might be of use to you.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2HNKJknDf6w" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media"></iframe>

Regards
Sharp.

kbrkr · Post by **kbrkr** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:58 pm

Sharp, is that video of the interior of the Kronos or the Kronos 2?

danmusician · Post by **danmusician** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:57 pm

kbrkr wrote:Sharp, is that video of the interior of the Kronos or the Kronos 2?

That's original or X.

fodendeyo · Post by **fodendeyo** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:14 am

Thanks Sharp - I have seen that before. The issue with the Kronos 2 73 Key is data connection 0 is in a different place to the original Kronos mother board. It is kind of tucked away under the key weights. A straight cable hits one of the key weights and the right angle hits the ram slot leaver
I will do a bit of careful re-routing to see if I can fit the cable without stressing it.

Foden

Sharp wrote:This is an old video I made, but it might be of use to you.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2HNKJknDf6w" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media"></iframe>

Regards
Sharp.

fodendeyo · Post by **fodendeyo** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:25 am

Thanks for the cable suggestion Broadwave.
The Silverstone Tek Ultra Thin Lateral 90 Degree SATA looks like it will work as the right angle comes out the side and will miss the Ram slot.

Cheers

Foden

Broadwave wrote:
fodendeyo wrote:Thanks for the reply.

Did you use a right angle or straight connector?
I used a Silverstone SST CP11 right angle SATA cable (50cm, I think) instead of the generic red ones. They're much better for weaving around awkward objects.

studio460 · Post by **studio460** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:50 pm

What kind of drive-mounting hardware are you guys using (Kronos 2 88-key)? What does the second SSD mount to? Thanks!

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:06 pm

studio460 wrote:What kind of drive-mounting hardware are you guys using (Kronos 2 88-key)? What does the second SSD mount to? Thanks!

I could be mistaken, there should be a metal brace inside your K2 for a 2nd SSD.

I am installing a 2nd SSD on my K tomorrow- I hope to see that brace.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:33 pm

Broadwave wrote:I've added a second SSD to my K88 2, no problems with it - I had to remove a few screws to lift the keybed up to get the SATA cable onto the Motherboard.

A bit fiddly, but worth it.

how long is your SATA ? Do you recall ?

I have an 18" cable- but I think I need a 24" length for my 88

Thanks

studio460 · Post by **studio460** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:17 am

GregC wrote:
studio460 wrote:What kind of drive-mounting hardware are you guys using (Kronos 2 88-key)? What does the second SSD mount to? Thanks!
I could be mistaken, there should be a metal brace inside your K2 for a 2nd SSD.
I am installing a 2nd SSD on my K tomorrow- I hope to see that brace.

Awesome, Greg! Try to take a few photos if you can!

pedro5 · Post by **pedro5** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:06 am

There are several videos available for ssd installation (mainly the original Kronos) and also show the innards of a Kronos,which may be useful to view.
A google search will find most.

fodendeyo · Post by **fodendeyo** » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:14 am

Yep there is a metal HD cage holding the original SSD with room for another. Power supply is right there.

F

GregC wrote:
studio460 wrote:What kind of drive-mounting hardware are you guys using (Kronos 2 88-key)? What does the second SSD mount to? Thanks!
I could be mistaken, there should be a metal brace inside your K2 for a 2nd SSD.

I am installing a 2nd SSD on my K tomorrow- I hope to see that brace.