Replaced HDD and Battery - Still getting a Red X
Ok, so I have an IPOD Classic 80 GB (S/N: 8L809X6VYMV). I ordered a new Battery (From IFIXIT) and a new HDD from Ebay (Toshiba P/N: MK1634GAL).
When I turn it on, I get the dreaded Red X. I've done the hard reset trick 10 times in a row but it always returns to the red x screen immediately after displaying the apple logo. However, If I replace the new HDD with the original 80 GB drive (Toshiba P/N: MK8022GAA) it works with no problem. Therefore I know the circuit board is OK and the battery is also OK. My question is, do I need to get a USB adapter for the drive and format/partition the drive before the IPOD will recognize it?
Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to buy this adapter only to learn that it was a waste of time and money.
Is this a good question?