iPod Classic 160GB Resurrection

NinjaTheory

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Found my iPod Classic, it's in fantastic condition however the battery seems weak as heck and the HDD is making odd sounds (not sure if it's underpowered by a dead battery). Am in BLR, is there anyone who knows someone or a company that can fix it? There's still a huge market for these as projects and people upgrade the DAC, load RockBox and make crazy good portable audio players out of them. Fancy exploring a project like that myself with the help of someone who knows what they're doing.

It's a shame to let a legend just die. Certain that this baby is going to be worth a small fortune for collectors too.

Ideas?
 

enthusiast29

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You can honestly try yourself. All you need to do is find a battery replacement rest is all documented on Youtube. As for the HDD it might be the case which you're saying or it might be on the verge of dying.
There are ways by which people replace the HDD with SD cards using adaptors, you can find it on Youtube again.
 

NinjaTheory

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enthusiast29 said:
You can honestly try yourself. All you need to do is find a battery replacement rest is all documented on Youtube. As for the HDD it might be the case which you're saying or it might be on the verge of dying.
There are ways by which people replace the HDD with SD cards using adaptors, you can find it on Youtube again.
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Every electronic project I've undertaken to date has ended up killing whatever I've been working on. Hence me wanting to work with someone who's a bit better off with electronics. Or better, I don't mind paying someone to do it lol
 

y2s

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I recently resurrected an iPod photo. Getting into the device is the hardest part.

Hdd clicking means it’s going to die soon. You’ll need to get a board that converts the hdd ribbon to something that accepts cf or sd.

Since it does power on, the battery will most likely be good enough for short listening sessions. Consider replacing it only if you plan on using it .

it’ll be difficult to find a vendor for this. And even if you do they’ll probably rip you off. You should consider a DIY repair. Breaking stuff at the beginning is just the cost of learning. Once you get some confidence and start successfully fixing stuff - it will be extremely satisfying and rewarding.

take the leap - I will provide whatever support you need :)
 

NinjaTheory

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y2s said:
I recently resurrected an iPod photo. Getting into the device is the hardest part.

Hdd clicking means it’s going to die soon. You’ll need to get a board that converts the hdd ribbon to something that accepts cf or sd.

Since it does power on, the battery will most likely be good enough for short listening sessions. Consider replacing it only if you plan on using it .

it’ll be difficult to find a vendor for this. And even if you do they’ll probably rip you off. You should consider a DIY repair. Breaking stuff at the beginning is just the cost of learning. Once you get some confidence and start successfully fixing stuff - it will be extremely satisfying and rewarding.

take the leap - I will provide whatever support you need :)
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Thank you for the support and direction. I might try this then as a DIY Project and maybe document it as I adventure into it.

If anyone is interested, I could share the journey here.