Replacing hard drive

[xylia]

Hi all,

I recently dropped my iPod mini, and now it won't turn on or connect to my computer, and it's making odd clicking noises. I think this means I killed the hard drive (although if anyone thinks otherwise, please tell me). I want to replace the hard drive myself, but I'm having trouble finding instructions on how to go about opening minis. Does anyone know how to do this or have a link to a site that does? Thanks!

[brandon10092]

http://forums.ipodhacks.com/showthread.php?t=856

[ipodmedic]

iPod disassembly and assembly manuals:
http://homepage.mac.com/pyrosfire/ipodmechanic/Menu40.html
For more iPod help, go to my site:
http://theipodmedic.com

Good luck with your iPod troubles!
Peder, iPodMedic

[jchinitz]

my mini all of a sudden takes 10-15 minutes to switch screens. Sometimes when I reset it, the apple logo stays on the screen for a long time. I am thinking that it is time to replace the hard drive. If I am going to go through the trouble of cracking it open I am thinking of putting in a larger drive. Can I put in a drive that is larger than 4GB?

[brandon10092]

Yes, but it will be costly. Microdrives are expensive. I saw online for a 6GB microdrive it was $239, and a 4GB was $139. Plus you have to be careful with the l imited amount of space in the Mini.

[krazykrisi]

my mini all of a sudden takes 10-15 minutes to switch screens. Sometimes when I reset it, the apple logo stays on the screen for a long time. I am thinking that it is time to replace the hard drive. If I am going to go through the trouble of cracking it open I am thinking of putting in a larger drive. Can I put in a drive that is larger than 4GB?
mini's are extremely hard to open and I wouldn't recommend it unless you know exactly what you are doing and are very careful.

[erblemoof]

Can I put in a drive that is larger than 4GB?Yes you can - Seagate makes an 8GB CompactFlash / MicroDrive that you can use. Amazon sells them for $150.

Link to guy who upgraded his iPod mini to 8GB (http://homepage.mac.com/jason.parry/mini8gb.html)
Link to 8GB Seagate on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BO0SGG/ref=nosim/102-1741171-7928960?n=172282)
Link to 8GB Seagate drive search on PriceGrabber (http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Seagate_8_0GB_CompactFlash_Photo_Hard_Drive,__1 4192064/search=8GB+Seagate)

[tsinghoi]

has anyone ever tried sticking a normal compact flash card into their ipod mini and trying to format it?

[xylia]

Thank you to those who answered my question. I've decided just to get a new ipod instead of spending over $100 to fix my mini.

[kuziwk]

you dont have to spend that much. Go on ebay and spend like $50 plus shipping