iPod 3rd Gen IPod CF cad conversion

[R32syd]

Hello all

I am new to the forum and I am after some much needed assistance.

I am trying to convert a 3rd gen iPod with a cf card adaptor. This is a replacement for a dead hard drive. I have done lots of research before trying this so I was confident it should work however I don’t have much luck.

I have done the hardware part and I am confident it is correct. I can format the new cf card and my Mac recognises it and the correct info.

However I need to do the iPod restore in iTunes but this is where I get stuck.

It doesn’t matter what I try and do the Mac will not recognise the iPod when plugged in with just fire wire.

With just usb, I tunes will recognise the iPod but the restore won’t work as it requires the fire wire to work.

I have tried everything I can think of even tried a Y cable with fire wire and usb in one. Nothing.

I was able to successfully restore a working 3rd gen iPod I have so I know everything works.

If anyone has any ideas or can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I realise it is very old tech but this is driving me crazy.

Many thanks.

Andy

 

[togruber]

Hello all

I am new to the forum and I am after some much needed assistance.

I am trying to convert a 3rd gen iPod with a cf card adaptor. This is a replacement for a dead hard drive. I have done lots of research before trying this so I was confident it should work however I don’t have much luck.

I have done the hardware part and I am confident it is correct. I can format the new cf card and my Mac recognises it and the correct info.

However I need to do the iPod restore in iTunes but this is where I get stuck.

It doesn’t matter what I try and do the Mac will not recognise the iPod when plugged in with just fire wire.

With just usb, I tunes will recognise the iPod but the restore won’t work as it requires the fire wire to work.

I have tried everything I can think of even tried a Y cable with fire wire and usb in one. Nothing.

I was able to successfully restore a working 3rd gen iPod I have so I know everything works.

If anyone has any ideas or can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I realise it is very old tech but this is driving me crazy.

Many thanks.

Andy

Hello,
I had to load the firmware via a Windows PC, because my Mac always said that I have to connect the iPod via FireWire, that doesn't work with flashdrives. Try it with a PC and it should work.

Good luck
Torsten