Need to replace my 60 gig ipod photo HD...

[Mr Do]

I need to replace my 60 gig hd in my Ipod photo. Could someone recommend a reputable repair shop?

Thanx
Do!

 

[hYdrociTy]

www.ipodmods.com

 

[hYdrociTy]

http://www.ipodmods.com/shop/1516-hard-drive.html

Thats the one you're looking at. I would go for the self install as the precess is very simple, instead of having to send it back and forth. It is even quicker than battery replacemet. Just open the metal case, unplug old, plug in new..

 

[Mr Do]

Thanks for help. I will definitely check it out.

DO!

 

[bmclaurin]

I just replaced the stock hard drive in my iRiver H140 to upgrade it to 60GB. The H140 uses the *exact* same hard drive as your iPod. I got mine from eWiz for a good bit less than what is shown in the link above.

https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=T60MK6006H

Changing the drive yourself is a snap...almost literally...after opening the case, you just pull out the old drive and "snap" the new one in. So easy even I could do it.

Barry

 

[hYdrociTy]

Thats awsome ^
Yea I got my battery and extra hard drive on ebay. Ipodmods is only good if you want it installed and don't want to do it yourself... I suggest also getting a battery, a 1100mAh one that is almost twice as long lasting goes for just over 20usd shipped! Then while you are inside the pod, you can replace both for a brand spankin new ipod!

edit:
oh by the way how long have you had your ipod? Mine started clicking awhile back, and I would have to slap a corner to jump star the hdd. After awhile, I realized it was the battery's fault- after so much time it doesn't hold much of a charge anymore and doesnt have enough juice to startup the software/spin the hdd all at once. After replacing the battery with the one above, the hdd felt like new again. You might want to try the battery first. Then again I still got a 60g hdd because mine was a 40gb one..

-lara

 

[immtbiker]

I got one of those kits to replace my IPOD battery for my 3rd generation, and I can't for the likes of me, open the damn case!

 

[hYdrociTy]

Bring it to the meet! Ill do it for you

 

[immtbiker]

Okey Dokey. Thanks sir!

 

[Mr Do]

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Originally Posted by hYdrociTy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thats awsome ^ Yea I got my battery and extra hard drive on ebay. Ipodmods is only good if you want it installed and don't want to do it yourself... I suggest also getting a battery, a 1100mAh one that is almost twice as long lasting goes for just over 20usd shipped! Then while you are inside the pod, you can replace both for a brand spankin new ipod! edit: oh by the way how long have you had your ipod? Mine started clicking awhile back, and I would have to slap a corner to jump star the hdd. After awhile, I realized it was the battery's fault- after so much time it doesn't hold much of a charge anymore and doesnt have enough juice to startup the software/spin the hdd all at once. After replacing the battery with the one above, the hdd felt like new again. You might want to try the battery first. Then again I still got a 60g hdd because mine was a 40gb one.. -lara

I bought a refurbed one over a year ago from Apple. It's hit or miss. It will work fine for a little while and then lock up. Seems to be working better when plugged into the wall. Either way it freezes up randomly and stays lit up for a while then shuts off completely. I will definitely replace the battery first and then hd. Note: I have nothing against buying refurbed ipods and this mishap is normal concidering what it's been through. It's been dropped several times so I tink it's the HD.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

DO!

 

[hYdrociTy]

Hey DO, that's exactly what happens to mine!, well mine wasn't purchased refurb, but rather it was a replacement from the warranty. I realized after awhile that the refurbs apple sells and gives as replacements always have the old batteries in them, hence all the problems..

 

[Mr Do]

I hpoe it's just the batterie. That would seroisusly make my day.

Thanks.
Do!

 

[Mr Do]

I replaced the battery today in under 15 minutes. All systems are go!

Who would have guessed that it would cost me about $20 to have my ipod Photo in tip top shape.

Thanks for all the help.
Do!