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  1. 08-04-2008, 02:27 PM #1
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    iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    My 20gb 4th gen iPod needs a new hard drive as it's freezing & skipping all the time. Has anyone done a DIY repair successfully & where to get the new drive?
    Or has anyone used a repair service they can recomend?
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    I've done plenty of DIY HDD replacements, battery replacement and LCD replacements.

    The main problem with a faulty HDD is that they are expensive to buy, meaning that its often not worth the hassle.
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    I found a place that replaced the HDD & battery for £56, which I didn't think was too bad.
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    This is the drive

    www.span.com - IMtx20a - MK2004GAL - MiniDrive, MicroDrive 1.8", MP3 Drive, Ipod, Iriver, Video Ipod, Vaio, Gal, Gah - Toshiba 1.8" ATA5 Diamond MK2004GAL ATA-50pin 79x54x5mm 4200rpm (20gb)

    but this site says discontinued...

    This appears to be an aution site (not ebay!)

    - A1Techstore - UK Apple Ipod Parts & Spares Supplier

    You might find something here

    - A1Techstore - UK Apple Ipod Parts & Spares Supplier
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  5. 16-04-2008, 04:22 PM #5
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    get one off ebay ...
    i have fixed an LCD before which you need to take everything else apart to get to, it was relatively simple as i followed an online tutorial - it took around 10 mins from start to finish
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    Surely any 1.8" will fit? not sure on connector. There are plenty on froogle.
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    Re: iPod repair, 20gb 4th gen

    I hope, after four years, the OP has resolved the problem.
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