Fix Your Stuff Community Store

iPod Classic 6th Generation. Model A1238 / 80, 120, or 160 GB hard drive / black or silver metal front

904 Questions View all

Options

Is there a way to distinguish "thick" and "thin" by model #?

Looking for a way to identify the "thick" 160GB Classic by model number or serial number, without measuring.

Trying to buy "thick" Classics on-line, without having to have seller measure iPod.

I think the difference is only about 0.1"

Answered! View the answer I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Yes No
Score 4
2 Comments

thanks for the help.

by

They no longer offer this option for iPod classics - this doesn't work. The tech I spoke to thought I was crazy thinking there were 12 different models.

by

Add a comment

3 Answers

Filter by:
Most Helpful Newest Oldest
Chosen Solution

Options

Unfortunately, there is no distinction in model number between the thick and thin 160 GB Classics.

The best way I have found to distinguish them without opening it up is to do the following:

  1. Locate the serial etched on the rear panel of the iPod.
  2. Go to Apple's Online Service Assistant and enter your serial number and country.
  3. Look at the text under the picture on the left. If it reads "iPod Classic," you have the thick version. If it reads "iPod Classic (Late 2009)," you have the thin version.

Good luck!

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 12

4 Comments:

Thank you for your answer. i have a thin ipod.

by

Brilliant, thank you for this :)

Also just to add to above, if you look on back of Ipod and it says Model: A1238, then it is a thin, 2009 version (aka 7th generation). On older models the last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: Y5N, YMU, YMV, or YMX.

Ben's link above no longer works but see here:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204217

by

Ignore the comment saying A1238 is the thin model. A1238 applies to the 5th Gen (2005) through the 7th Gen (2009). As it states above, the model number doesn't show if it's thick or thin. Check the serial number on Apple's support page.

by

Use https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ to check serial numbers with Apple

by

Add a comment

Options

I found one is slightly heavier 5.7ounce~163g for thick 4.9 ounce ~137g for thin

so iweighed mine with a digital kitchen scale to find out

also see below link

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ip...

thanks..

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 5

2 Comments:

Thank you for your answer. I have weighed my and it is a thin ipod.

by

Mines 160g so close enough to call it the thick one. Thanks.

by

Add a comment

Options

take a look at everyiPod.com

The distinct model numbers are listed there for the original (thick) and Late 2008 (thin) models of the Classic 160GB (there are also different model numbers for silver and black variants)

you can also try the model lookup page on the same site.

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 3
Add a comment

Add your answer

mahonken will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 6

Past 7 Days: 93

Past 30 Days: 489

All Time: 49,086