- After payment, we order this part specifically for your repair.
- It usually arrives within 1 working day.
- We contact you the same day it arrives to book your fitting.
iPod Video 5th Gen Flash Storage Upgrade
Replace 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.
What the upgrade includes
We 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.
Your music library and this upgrade
Please 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.
Why flash instead of a like for like drive
A 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.
Warranty, walk-in and mail-in
Every 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my music when you fit the new storage?
Yes. The upgrade fits brand new storage, so your iPod comes back empty and you will need to sync your library across again from your computer. We do not recover or transfer the contents of the old drive as part of this service, so please back up your library before you book.
Does the upgrade fit every iPod Video?
We fit flash storage to the 5th generation iPod Video. Bring or send your device and we will confirm the correct board for your exact model before any work begins.
Can I use walk-in or mail-in service?
Yes. Visit our workshop near Liverpool Street Station, or use our UK mail-in service and send your iPod from anywhere in the country. Every upgrade is tested and carries a 12-month warranty on the work.