Toshiba MK3006GAL 30GB UDMA/66 4200RPM 2MB 1.8" Mini Hard Drive

A friend gave me a broken 4th generation ipod. I pulled out the old harddrive and put this one in instead: It's a thin, single platter model so it will fit in the same case as a 20 gigabyte model. Despite being produced later than the 4th generation ipod, it runs fine in it! A 5th generation ipod or later uses a different connection type, so be aware.

I got my iPod clickwheel (I think it's 2nd or 3rd generation) in 2005 and it is still going strong thanks to this hard drive. I could tell it was time to replace the hard drive because I kept getting the file folder icon or whatever it is and the thing wouldn't boot. I was also excited that I could upgrade from 20 GB of memory to 30 GB. Just find some instructions on the web for replacing the hard drive, then reinstall all the software from your computer and you're ready to go. Contrary to what they tell you at the Apple store, the cost of repairing an old iPod is NOT the same as the price of a new iPod.

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My ipod was dead, and this drive fixed it very quickly! 30 GB drive was easy to install, and now my iPod works like new! I am very happy!

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This was a perfect, and economical, replacement for my 4th Gen iPod. The original was 20GB and this 30GB gave me just that extra bit of space. It was very easy to replace the drive. I now have this older iPod in my car all the time so I have all my music with me.

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All I can say is just "WOW" thank you for helping me finally replace my Hard drive on my 20GB 4th gen (Non photo) iPOD. Having washed the pod (don't ask, I'm STILL not too happy about that) and then having to wait about 2 years (at the time the cost of replacement parts was MORE then a new iPOD. I was able to actually get the old girl back up and running.

on a whim one day, I decided to see what the cost of parts for the 4th gen was. Having known that many MANY generations had followed, I thought it might not be THAT much and this iPOD hold a special place in my heart, as it was a present from my wife. After doing much searching and googling I found that not only could I replace the drive BUT I could go from a 20GB to a 30GB sized drive for 5.00 MORE. It was too good to pass up honestly and since it was less then 40.00 I decided to take the risk.

Shipping was great, very prompt and in no time I had the drive sitting on my desk. After gathering enough courage I was able to open the pod (and THAT was quite hard) and replace the drive. After ordering, I was a bit concerned that the new larger drive would not fit. However, reading the reviews, made me more comfy with the idea that the 20GB and 30GB used the same form factor 1.8 AND where both single platter.

Replacement went without a hitch, and after replacing the battery as well, I took the leap and plugged in the pod for power. Just like the first time, it started up and I realized that we where on a great path. It was pretty rewarding, and it has brought back a (to me at least) special item that I had missed for along time. SO, thank you for offering these devices as replacements.

Pros: Low price

Same form factor as original 1.8 drive

10GB more space then the original 20GB drive.

prompt shipping

cons: opening the iPOD case (trust me it IS somewhat unnerving at times)

Lack of tools to open case (not a real con, but be aware, that you WILL need some tools to open.