[goodaudiofan]

Thanks In that case I know what to do. One more thing: do You think it would make a difference if I picked micro sdxc? Or regular sdxc would be better? I know that regular ones are cheaper, but in this case it is not the issue for me. 

 

[goodaudiofan]

For some reason I cannot visit Tarkan's iflash.xyz website- anybody have the same problem? Also, I forgot to ask- is it better to buy one 128 card (micro sdxc or regular sdxc?) or a number of cards of smaller capacity?

 

[80hz]

I would suggest reviewing the 2 builds I've posted here:
 
A 320GB microSDXC and a 512GB SDXC mod.
 
Tarkan's iFlash adaptors see the combined cards as JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks).
 
The cards will run at the speed of the slowest card (one drawback).
 
And the standard SDXC cards are currently faster at syncing than microSDXC.
 
However, the benefit of the iFlash-Quad is that you can fit the 2000mAh battery with a slim back.
 
Here are the details: 3rd party extended Battery guide – iFlash.xyz
 
There are many options...

 

[fleasbaby]

Hi All...are there any good guides for opening a 7th gen classic? I found out the hard way its a little trickier than opening a 5th gen . 
 
I have the unit in with someone else who can perform the service, but for future reference want to be able to do it myself.

 

[ThinWalls]

  Hi All...are there any good guides for opening a 7th gen classic? I found out the hard way its a little trickier than opening a 5th gen . 
 
I have the unit in with someone else who can perform the service, but for future reference want to be able to do it myself.

 
Get a handful of plastic guitar-plectrums.  Break all the plectrums in futile attempt to open case 'carefully'. 
 
Grab a flat-bladed, but blunt, knife instead.  Swear a lot.  Swear some more (this part is crucial)
 
If lucky, eventually manage to open the thing without scratching it _too_ badly or losing too much blood.  If the back panel edges get a bit bent use a pair of pliers and something soft as padding to very carefully bend them back again before closing (not forgetting to bend the little internal tabs down if they are too bent up).
 
  Be very, very careful not to break any internal cable connectors when it finally opens up.  Under no circumstances find yourself catapulting the half-opened thing across the room when the tool slips just as the case opens.
 
  Final step is to  realise you should, well-before you started, have pre-ordered a replacement back-panel from one of those Chinese sellers on Ebay (this really makes the process a lot easier).
 
I think that covers it.
 
Edit - it is sometimes possible to get one open without resorting to metal potentially-scratchy-cutty tools.  Mulltiple plastic plectrum things are recommended, the more the better.

 

[fleasbaby]

   
Get a handful of plastic guitar-plectrums.  Break all the plectrums in futile attempt to open case 'carefully'. 
 
Grab a flat-bladed, but blunt, knife instead.  Swear a lot.  Swear some more (this part is crucial)
 
If lucky, eventually manage to open the thing without scratching it _too_ badly or losing too much blood.  If the back panel edges get a bit bent use a pair of pliers and something soft as padding to very carefully bend them back again before closing (not forgetting to bend the little internal tabs down if they are too bent up).
 
  Be very, very careful not to break any internal cable connectors when it finally opens up.  Under no circumstances find yourself catapulting the half-opened thing across the room when the tool slips just as the case opens.
 
  Final step is to  realise you should, well-before you started, have pre-ordered a replacement back-panel from one of those Chinese sellers on Ebay (this really makes the process a lot easier).
 
I think that covers it.
 
Edit - it is sometimes possible to get one open without resorting to metal potentially-scratchy-cutty tools.  Mulltiple plastic plectrum things are recommended, the more the better.

 
Nice....my suspicions were correct then. This will be a labor of love (and hate, and bloodshed...).

 

[goodaudiofan]

Thank You Those mods look really good, especially the one with bluetooth I have one more question, that have been bugging me for years since I bought my father 4th gen 40gb ipod- it had that funky connector for peripherals like microphone for recording, fm radio module and the best thing- remote I have been thinking, since 7gen ipod classic has built in support for headphones with remote (for example original apple earpods, don't know about others, but the chances that other headsets might work are high)- can I put 7gen ipod classic headphone jack into my 5.5 gen 30gb ipod and enjoy headphones with remote? I know that operating system is different, but maybe someone tried doing something like this?

 

[potatotornado]

   
Get a handful of plastic guitar-plectrums.  Break all the plectrums in futile attempt to open case 'carefully'. 
 
Grab a flat-bladed, but blunt, knife instead.  Swear a lot.  Swear some more (this part is crucial)
 
If lucky, eventually manage to open the thing without scratching it _too_ badly or losing too much blood.  If the back panel edges get a bit bent use a pair of pliers and something soft as padding to very carefully bend them back again before closing (not forgetting to bend the little internal tabs down if they are too bent up).
 
  Be very, very careful not to break any internal cable connectors when it finally opens up.  Under no circumstances find yourself catapulting the half-opened thing across the room when the tool slips just as the case opens.
 
  Final step is to  realise you should, well-before you started, have pre-ordered a replacement back-panel from one of those Chinese sellers on Ebay (this really makes the process a lot easier).
 
I think that covers it.
 
Edit - it is sometimes possible to get one open without resorting to metal potentially-scratchy-cutty tools.  Mulltiple plastic plectrum things are recommended, the more the better.

 
You could save all that trouble by just sliding a razor blade in there to lift the metal enough to slide in a putty knife. Then just pop the clips. I can open Classics now without causing a scratch to the shell or back.

 

[webstaa]

 
 
However, the benefit of the iFlash-Quad is that you can fit the 2000mAh battery with a slim back.
 

 
Just wanted to add - if you have an old Tarkan-iFlash with the CF-SD adapter module, you can barely squeeze in a 1900/2000mAh battery into the thick back ones (if you get the battery that's as wide as the back of the 5.5g case.)  
 
With any of the newer ones, it fits easier (Tarkan's old adapters when combined are roughly 7mm tall, and the newer CF-SD ones are about 5mm (IIRC.)  Are the newer SD boards just as thin as the Quad?  If so, I'll probably cobble a thin back 5.5g together...

 

[MLTKSHHBT]

Can anyone advise how to change the LOD's usb to 3.5mm jack, is it possible to do that?

 

[sweex]

  Thank You Those mods look really good, especially the one with bluetooth I have one more question, that have been bugging me for years since I bought my father 4th gen 40gb ipod- it had that funky connector for peripherals like microphone for recording, fm radio module and the best thing- remote I have been thinking, since 7gen ipod classic has built in support for headphones with remote (for example original apple earpods, don't know about others, but the chances that other headsets might work are high)- can I put 7gen ipod classic headphone jack into my 5.5 gen 30gb ipod and enjoy headphones with remote? I know that operating system is different, but maybe someone tried doing something like this?

I don't think this is possible since I don't think the firmware or motherboard will support this.

 

[goodaudiofan]

That is what I thought One more question: if I buy Tarkan's iFlash dual regular sdxc adapter, and then use micro sdxc with microsd-to-regularsd adapter- would that create any issues? Some kind of lags in browsing songs, overheating, errors?  

 

[80hz]

Nope. It would just sync slower since the microSDXC cards may not have the same speed as SDXC. Though the difference isn't that big.

 

[goodaudiofan]

Great One more thing: does Tarkan sell his adapters and products on ebay? Or does he sell it only on his website? Because I found iFlash adapters on ebay, and the prices were exactly the same as on his website.

 

[80hz]

They're not from Tarkan directly, but they are his adapters. Hopefully they have some type of warranty.