Upgrade 30GB iPod to 60GB?

[dude_56013]

First off, is this even possible?

I'm not for SURE on my iPod, but I have the 30GB video version (when they first came out with ones that could play movies..that's the one I have)..I think it's like 3 or 4th gen..but I can look.

But anyways, I have way too much music for it. I've got about 40GB, so I can't sync it anymore...which ticks me off. So I'm wondering if I can upgrade the HDD in it from a 30GB to a 60GB, or if it's even cost effective.

Thanks.

EDIT: Actually, my guess is this is not possible. I think when I bought it, the 30GB was the biggest one you could get. Maybe I'm wrong, but this would most likely mean the software on the iPod wouldn't support a 60GB HDD. I think it's the new iPods that started offering 60GB...I don't know for sure.

 

[sniperviper21]

first question is could you even replace the HDD? wouldnt it be really small drive with many layers?

plus you would probably need to reinstall its "os"

 

[J03]

I'm fairly sure that it can be done.
http://www.rapidrepair.com/shop/3018-hard-drive-disk-mk1011gah.html
http://www.rapidrepair.com/shop/3119-hard-drive-disk-mk2431gah.html

http://www.command-tab.com/2007/03/11/upgrading-ipod-hard-drives/

 

[Whyfly??]

Instruction Manual is here

http://www.rapidrepair.com/guides/100gb_ipodvideo_upgrade/100gbipodinstallguide.htm

 

[dude_56013]

Meh. Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it. But the hard drive replacements are freaking ridiculous price-wise. I can get a brand new 160GB for $250...it doesn't make sense to risk breaking mine to save a whole $75. The cheapest I can find that HDD is like $160-170, and I don't really feel comfortable buying used. Oh well, I got my answer. Once again, thanks a bunch guys!

So then, say I want to buy a new one. Where would you buy from? It'd be nice to save the tax $$ by not ordering from Apple, but I'm not sure how that would affect the warranty and whatnot....

 

[Jesusfrk611]

You could always find a Broken iPod on Ebay and grab the working drive out of it. Lots cheaper generally. You'd just have to bother opening up both of them.

Such as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/iPod-60GB-Crack...temQQptZOther_MP3_Players?hash=item4a9d49f855
Not sure which gen iPod you have, just an example. Saw another that had a buy it now price of $50.

 

[hemp]

You could always find a Broken iPod on Ebay and grab the working drive out of it. Lots cheaper generally. You'd just have to bother opening up both of them.

Such as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/iPod-60GB-Crack...temQQptZOther_MP3_Players?hash=item4a9d49f855
Not sure which gen iPod you have, just an example. Saw another that had a buy it now price of $50.

If it is broken then the HDD may be compromised and not be good to use.

 

[dude_56013]

Well, and I just don't know if I want to risk my perfectly good 30GB while trying to upgrade....

 

[hemp]

Just buy a the nice 160gb one, that's what I would do.

 

[Jesusfrk611]

If it is broken then the HDD may be compromised and not be good to use.

It could, but if it's simply just a broken screen and you can tell everything else works fine...

But if you want to just make it easier and upgrade, go for it. Just suggesting a cheaper alternative.