iPod U2 iPod mod project

[Fonzijr1964]

First off i have a U2 Video iPod as u can see in my sig.
Because the not so new "new" classics are "thiner" than the 5th gen iPods i was thinking i could buy one of the 120GB HDD and pop it into my iPod.

Will this work without changing the back

 

[Scarlet Fever]

It should, because they use the same sized drives. You might have to move some foam suspension around though. That said, it wouldn't run the newer firmware, and wouldn't be a cheap exercise.

 

[Fonzijr1964]

It should, because they use the same sized drives. You might have to move some foam suspension around though. That said, it wouldn't run the newer firmware, and wouldn't be a cheap exercise.

I know it wont run the new firmware i just want the space. i am a self proclaimed Audiophile and have so much music

So the connectors are the same?

 

[MST]

Sounds like an interesting project, keep us posted

 

[Fonzijr1964]

Sounds like an interesting project, keep us posted

if the conectors work like i think they do in my head than my biggest problem will be not scratching the Mint condition finnish

 

[svndmvn]

are the screens different?I would prefer having the newest firmware,therefore changing the logic board as well
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Classic/

 

[cherry su]

the connectors are the same. they're both PATA ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors.

 

[Fonzijr1964]

are the screens different?I would prefer having the newest firmware,therefore changing the logic board as well
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Classic/

The screens are the same

I just want more space

the connectors are the same. they're both PATA ZIF (zero insertion force) connectors.

sweet looks like i can do it

 

[Fonzijr1964]

so the connectors are the same and it will fit

just one las forum check before i spend loads of money

any other info i should know

 

[elmateo487]

take the ipod apart with a guitar pick. CAREFULLY. unplug the connector cable to the head jack, and hold switch first. Otherwise you could damage it. Do that first.

 

[Fonzijr1964]

take the ipod apart with a guitar pick. CAREFULLY. unplug the connector cable to the head jack, and hold switch first. Otherwise you could damage it. Do that first.

i am gonna use the disassembly tools cuz i dot wanna risk a guitar pic cuz i did that to my last iPod and scratched it all up

Y do i need to open it first?

 

[Fonzijr1964]

Ok so i have been analyzing the pictures on iFixit of the iPod HDD attachment point and it appears to be the same so I think i am going to move on with this project. I will be replacing the 5G screen with a 5.5G screen wile i have it open as well. My one question; Will the firmware on my iPod run the 120GB iPod Classic HDD?

I have attached photos of the attachment below, first one is the Classic the second one is the 5G video

 

[Fonzijr1964]

I need to know so i can decide if i should get a Colorware iPod Classic

Anyone?

Anyone?


Will the firmware work with the 120GB HDD?