What kind of hard drive does iPod classic use?

5 Answers. The iPod Classic Models use ‘mechanical’ hard drive platters. That is the round disk that also hard disk drives have.

Can iPod be used as external hard drive?

In case you want to transfer files between your computer and another device and don’t have an external hard drive or USB flash drive, you can use your iPod Touch as an external hard drive. ITunes 9 enables you to manually manage the files on your iPod from Windows Explorer, so you can transfer anything you like.

How long do iPod hard drives last?

Even if you store it perfectly, you can expect to lose 25% capacity within 3-4 years. For long term storage, it’s best to charge it to just above 50% and let it self discharge down to maybe 40 or 35% and then charge it back up to over 50.

How do I turn my iPod classic into a hard drive?

Note: To set up iPod classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle as a hard disk, use iTunes on Windows 10.

  1. Connect your device to your computer.
  2. In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
  3. Click Summary (or Settings).
  4. Select “Enable disk use,” then click Apply.

How can I transfer my iPod music to a new computer?

Using the USB cable, connect iPod to PC and an icon showing connected iPod will appear in iTunes. Next, on the top–left corner, click File > Devices > Transfer Purchased from “iPod”. With this, the purchased tracks from the Apple ID will be transferred to new PC.

How can I turn my iPod into a hard drive?

How to use the iPod as a drive to store and transfer files on

  1. Connect the iPod to the computer.
  2. Open iTunes.
  3. Select the iPod icon in the Source pane.
  4. Click the Summary.
  5. Select “Enable disk use” or “Manually manage music and videos”.
  6. The iPod drive appears in My Computer in Explorer.

How many years does an iPod last?

The average lifespan of all Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and iPod touch between 2013 and today is four years and three months, according to Dediu’s calculation.

Can an iPod classic HardDrive be repaired?

If the iPod drive is physically damaged, we encourage a visit to your local electronics repair shop instead of the Apple Store. Installing a new hard-drive on the iPod would not break the bank, while Apple would most probably send you away or offer you to purchase a new device.

Which is bigger a 60 GB or 80 GB iPod?

The 60/80 GB are thicker drives. You will require a deeper rear panel, a new head phone jack since the cable has to be longer as well as a new battery for the same reason You will also need the rubber bumpers from the bigger drive as well. The 30 will not fit. I think that is it and should be a complete list.

How big is the hard drive on an iPod?

iPod Q&A – Updated October 4, 2009 iPod Name Capacity iPod 3rd Gen (15/20/40) 15, 20, 40 GB iPod 4th Gen (ClickWheel) 20 GB, 40 GB iPod U2 Edition (4th Gen) 20 GB iPod photo (30) 30 GB

Which is the best hard drive for a 5.5 iPod?

The best hard drive for a 30GB iPod 5 or 5.5 gen is the Samsung SpinPoint N3A HS12YHA 120GB. It will fit in the 30GB case with no mods as it it 5mm thick. The best hard drive for a 60 or 80 GB 5 or 5.5 iPod is the Tosiba 240GB MK2431GAH hard drive. It fits the thicker case with no mods as it is 8mm thick. I bought mine off of eBay. Good luck!

What’s the hard limit on an iPod Classic?

Sadly, the demand for 1.8in drives was short-lived, and so 160GB became the hard limit for an iPod Classic. Until now, that is.

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