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Can I put a different spec HDD in an iPod classic?

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I'm convinced that the HDD in my 120GB iPod Classic has bitten the big one. It's making a modem-esque noise while clicking and I've gotten the circle red-x. All attempts to get it into disk mode to recover it have failed. My MacBook won't even recognize it.

Now, since I'll probably be pulling it apart soon, I was wondering if I can put a different kind of HDD in this thing (read: larger capacity or a SSD). I would prefer a solid state as it would be less susceptible to bouncing damage caused by jogging or mountain biking. The larger capacity would be welcome for reasons that need not be explained.

I know I can purchase the proper form factor HDD from several different sources but I wonder if anything other than what's in there now (capacity or construction-wise) would throw it into a tizzy.

Thanks all.

Device:

iPod Classic

Tags:

circle red-x, hdd upgrade, red x

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Edit by David Jonas,

Title:

Can I put a different spec HDD in an iPod classic?

Text:

I'm convinced that the HDD in my 120GB iPod Classic has bitten the big one. It's making a modem-esque noise while clicking and I've gotten the circle red-x. All attempts to get it into disk mode to recover it have failed. My MacBook won't even recognize it.
Now, since I'll probably be pulling it apart soon, I was wondering if I can put a different kind of HDD in this thing (read: larger capacity or a SSD). I would prefer a solid state as it would be less susceptible to bouncing damage caused by jogging or mountain biking. The larger capacity would be welcome for reasons that need not be explained.
Has anyone tried to do this? IsI know I can purchase the proper form factor HDD from several different sources but I wonder if anything other than what's in there now (capacity or construction-wise) would throw it possible? Thanksinto a tizzy.

Thanks all.
Has anyone tried to do this? IsI know I can purchase the proper form factor HDD from several different sources but I wonder if anything other than what's in there now (capacity or construction-wise) would throw it possible? Thanksinto a tizzy.

Thanks all.

Device:

iPod Classic

Tags:

circle red-x, hdd upgrade, red x

Status:

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Edit by iRobot,

Title:

Can I put a different spec HDD in an iPod classic?

Text:

I'm convinced that the HDD in my 120GB iPod Classic has bitten the big one. It's making a modem-esque noise while clicking and I've gotten the circle red-x. All attempts to get it into disk mode to recover it have failed. My MacBook won't even recognize it.

Now, since I'll probably be pulling it apart soon, I was wondering if I can put a different kind of HDD in this thing (read: larger capacity or a SSD). I would prefer a solid state as it would be less susceptible to bouncing damage caused by jogging or mountain biking. The larger capacity would be welcome for reasons that need not be explained.

Has anyone tried to do this? Is it possible? Thanks all.

Device:

iPod Classic

Tags:

circle red-x, hdd upgrade, red x

Status:

openclosed
openclosed

Original post by David Jonas,

Title:

Can I put a different spec HDD in an iPod classic?

Text:

I'm convinced that the HDD in my 120GB iPod Classic has bitten the big one. It's making a modem-esque noise while clicking and I've gotten the circle red-x. All attempts to get it into disk mode to recover it have failed. My MacBook won't even recognize it.

Now, since I'll probably be pulling it apart soon, I was wondering if I can put a different kind of HDD in this thing (read: larger capacity or a SSD). I would prefer a solid state as it would be less susceptible to bouncing damage caused by jogging or mountain biking. The larger capacity would be welcome for reasons that need not be explained.

Has anyone tried to do this? Is it possible? Thanks all.

Device:

iPod Classic

Tags:

circle red-x, hdd upgrade, red x

Status:

open