iPod Ipod video 60gb hard drive replacement

[shockerbook]

Ok here is the deal ive got a buddy's 60gb ipod video (fat one) and he is relly on a budget.
Question is: can i replace the currently busted 60gb hard drive with a 30gb one? He just uses 15gb 20 tops so i figured why pay for the 60 gb when the 30gb is half the price.
Will it work? Will the 60gb ipod video accept the 30gb hard drive?
Thanks!

 

[Sjhonny]

it'll work. but why bother to buy a hdd that's probably over 5 years old? - HDDs are way more fragile then flash drives. I'd get a second hand nano of 16 gb (4th gen) ~100 bucks on ebay, so google or ask around and you'll easily find one for >80.

 

[shockerbook]

it'll work. but why bother to buy a hdd that's probably over 5 years old? - HDDs are way more fragile then flash drives. I'd get a second hand nano of 16 gb (4th gen) ~100 bucks on ebay, so google or ask around and you'll easily find one for >80.

Its a brand new in original package 30gb samsung hard drive.(i would never consider a used one since it will have a way shorter life span and idk if the owner dropped it) And its only $30. He dosent have $100 for an ipod he has other expences and he needs more than 15gb.
Thanks for the ipod advice tho but im asking for compatibility advice on the hd.

 

[njaremka]

the drive connector will fit, but the drive itself will be loose inside the ipod housing. i guess you could shove some packing foam inside or use some duct tape to hold it from flopping around.