{"title":"iPod Storage \u0026 Upgrades","description":"\u003cp\u003eiPod storage repairs and upgrades for supported iPod Classic and iPod Video models. Choose HDD replacement for supported original-style storage repairs or flash storage upgrades for supported models. Exact generation and capacity compatibility must be confirmed before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ipod-classic-6th-7th-gen-hdd-replacement","title":"iPod Classic 6th \/ 6.5th \/ 7th Gen HDD Replacement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eiPod Classic HDD Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis service is for supported iPod Classic 6th, 6.5th and 7th generation models with a failed mechanical hard drive. Symptoms can include clicking, restore errors, failed syncing, a folder or sad-iPod icon, or music that freezes and will not load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe replace the failed drive with a tested replacement HDD, reassemble the iPod and test storage, syncing and playback before return. The replacement drive is returned empty, so your music library will need to be synced again. Data recovery from the failed drive is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTiming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacement HDDs are sourced to order. Please allow around \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e after payment for sourcing and fitting, subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHDD or flash upgrade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are not trying to keep the iPod in its original hard-drive configuration, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ipod-classic-6th-7th-gen-flash-upgrade\"\u003eflash storage upgrade\u003c\/a\u003e can be a better long-term option because it has no moving parts. Supported flash capacity depends on the exact iPod Classic generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis repair includes a 12-month warranty covering the fitted drive and our workmanship, excluding accidental and liquid damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBooking and related repairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/make-a-booking\"\u003eBook this repair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-work\"\u003eUse the tracked UK mail-in service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipod-classic-a1238-repair\"\u003eView all iPod Classic repairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ipod-classic-6th-7th-gen-flash-upgrade\"\u003eiPod Classic flash storage upgrade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apple iPod","offers":[{"title":"160GB","offer_id":48445847666966,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120GB","offer_id":48445937713430,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"80GB","offer_id":48445937746198,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0038\/products\/iPod-Classic-Headphone-Jack_4843ceb2-be67-476e-944f-e95f67824bef.png?v=1569229036"},{"product_id":"ipod-classic-6th-7th-gen-flash-upgrade","title":"iPod Classic 7th Gen Flash Storage Upgrade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eiPod Classic flash storage upgrade: check your model first\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the original mechanical hard drive with solid state flash storage. Flash has no moving parts and is more resistant to knocks. Battery life depends on the battery condition, storage setup and how you use your iPod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e6th and 7th generation storage limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6th generation 80GB and thick 160GB, plus 120GB models often called 6.5th generation:\u003c\/strong\u003e flash storage is limited to 128GB when using the original Apple software. Do not choose 256GB, 512GB or 1TB for these models on the standard service. The thick 160GB model also requires a replacement hard-drive ribbon cable; contact us to confirm the work before booking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7th generation thin 160GB:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB options offered here. Larger storage does not remove the music-library limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1238 alone does not identify the generation.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are unsure, contact us with the model details shown in Settings \u0026gt; About before choosing a capacity. Original capacity and case thickness help distinguish the models, but a previously modified iPod needs checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMusic-library limits on both generations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Apple software, around 50,000 tracks is an approximate guide for these models, not a guaranteed allowance. The practical limit varies with the library database, track information and artwork. An iPod may reach its library limit before the storage is full. Larger capacities are especially useful for larger music files; they do not guarantee more tracks or trouble-free operation with very large libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fixed-price service uses the original Apple software. Higher-capacity 6th-generation builds requiring Rockbox or other third-party software are not offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the upgrade includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe replace the spinning drive with a flash storage board at a capacity compatible with your exact model, then restore and test the iPod. Please confirm model compatibility before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour music library and this upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new storage is supplied empty. You will need to sync your music again from your computer. Recovery or transfer from the old drive is not included, so back up your library before booking. Music on a failed drive may not be recoverable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, walk-in and mail-in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe storage upgrade carries a 12-month warranty on the work. Visit our workshop near Liverpool Street Station or use our UK mail-in service. Any optional replacement battery has a separate 6-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple iPod","offers":[{"title":"128GB","offer_id":51655099744534,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"256GB","offer_id":51655099777302,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"512GB","offer_id":51655099810070,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":51655099842838,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ipod-video-5th-gen-flash-upgrade","title":"iPod Video (5th Gen) Flash Storage Upgrade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eiPod Video 5th Gen Flash Storage Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the ageing mechanical hard drive in your iPod Video with silent, solid state flash storage. Because flash has no moving parts, it is more reliable, more resistant to knocks and draws far less power, so your iPod runs cooler and lasts noticeably longer on a charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the upgrade includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe remove the original spinning drive and fit a modern flash storage board at your chosen capacity, then fully restore and test the device before it goes back to you. Capacities run from 128GB up to 1TB, well beyond anything the iPod Video originally shipped with, so you can carry a far larger library than the original drive ever allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour music library and this upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this upgrade fits brand new storage, so your iPod comes back empty and your music library will need syncing across again from your computer. Nothing is recovered from the old drive as part of this service, so make sure your library is backed up before you book. If the original drive has already failed, the music on it may not be recoverable at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy flash instead of a like for like drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh mechanical drive restores the original storage, but flash goes further. It removes the most common long term failure point on these devices, improves battery life and opens up much higher capacities. It is the upgrade of choice for anyone who wants to keep an iPod Video running for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, walk-in and mail-in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery flash upgrade is tested before it is returned to you and carries a 12-month warranty on the work. Visit our workshop near Liverpool Street Station, or use our UK-wide mail-in service and send your device from anywhere in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple iPod","offers":[{"title":"128GB","offer_id":51738020610326,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"256GB","offer_id":51738020643094,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"512GB","offer_id":51738020675862,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":51738020708630,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/squarerepair.co.uk\/collections\/ipod-storage-upgrades.oembed","provider":"Square Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}