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    Replacing iPod Video Hard-Disk

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by nandrias, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. nandrias

    nandrias Notebook Enthusiast

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    My iPod's HDD got broken (along with the display) and since then I've been hitting the Internet hard to find a 30 GB Hard-Disk that would fit...


    But is ATA-100 the right connection-interface (ebay seller claims that you can use it in an iPod) although I read ATA-5 is the right one or is it the same?
    I only found 20GB, 40GB or 60GB HDD; where are the 30GB?

    thx in advance
     
    nandrias, Mar 16, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Me's think you're better off buying a new MP3 player.
     
    Greg, Mar 16, 2008
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  3. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I agree. :)
     
    Prasad, Mar 16, 2008
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  4. nandrias

    nandrias Notebook Enthusiast

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    Funny I thought that too -> bought a iPod 60GB on ebay for 160€
     
    nandrias, Mar 16, 2008
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  5. Lite

    Lite Notebook Deity

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    I think you can get convertors that convert CF cards to the format that iPod vidoes take (Because CF cards are just ATA devices) For just a few dollars and put a stndard CF card in there and hey presto.. a flash based iPod Video
     
    Lite, Mar 16, 2008
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  6. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    wait a second... if u a buy a new HD... what about the iPod firmware? what about the interface? all that is on the HD rite?

    So buy a new player... try out iPod 80 GB or go for other brands.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 16, 2008
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  7. Chucklz_smiley

    Chucklz_smiley Notebook Consultant

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    actually nocturnal, once the new hardrive has been installed you plug thee ipod in the computer and itunes sees it as an ipod with corrupt firmware and reflashes all the neccessary files onto the hardrive, the ipod will then work again.
     
    Chucklz_smiley, Mar 16, 2008
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  8. DeoreDX

    DeoreDX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've seen plenty of the 30gigs state-side via Ebay. Not sure what is available in Austria. Price is normally about $30-40 US on Ebay.
     
    DeoreDX, Mar 17, 2008
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