iPod 1st Generation Disassembly: Installing Hard Drive

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click image to enlarge	Hard Drive (product details: IF190-010) Lift the battery up from the adhesive holding it to the iPod. Lay the battery next the the iPod (it is still connected to the logic board).
	Carefully disconnect the orange ribbon cable from the hard drive. If the cable doesn't come free easily, it may be helpful to gently wiggle the cable from side to side. Lift the hard drive out of the iPod.
	You have successfully removed the Hard Drive. To reassemble your iPod, simply follow the directions in reverse order.