$40 Apple iPod Restoration Experiment (Hard Drive, Battery, Hold Switch)
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Күн бұрынWhat a journey! Join me as I work to replace the hard drive and battery in my original 4th Generation iPod Photo, and try to bring it back to life!
I encountered a few problems a long the way and genuinely didn’t know if I’d be able to finish this video, but it all came together and was a ton of fun!
Time Markers:
0:00 - 4th Generation iPod Photo
1:34 - New Parts
3:00 - The Repair Process
5:20 - Problems Arise
6:40 - Bigger Problems Arise
7:47 - The REAL Issue
9:12 - Fixing the Hold Switch
10:35 - The Final Test
12:06 - Polishing the Outer Case
14:12 - OG Apple Watch
And looking back, I probably should have just gone with an updated SSD 🤦🏻♂️
Episode 140: 4th Generation Apple iPod Photo Restoration
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@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Time Markers: 0:00 - 4th Generation iPod Photo 1:34 - New Parts 3:00 - The Repair Process 5:20 - Problems Arise 6:40 - Bigger Problems Arise 7:47 - The REAL Issue 9:12 - Fixing the Hold Switch 10:35 - The Final Test 12:06 - Polishing the Outer Case 14:12 - OG Apple Watch This was a super fun project! I know it’s a little different from what I normally make, but I hope you enjoy it!
@ticzhontv9256 2 жыл бұрын
What is the model of the battery
@mariusberger3297 4 жыл бұрын
I will ALWAYS have a classic iPod living in my pocket. Not being interrupted while listening to music is such a luxury these days
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it’s the little things in life 👍
@soundslikemikedrums 4 жыл бұрын
As a person who knew you then, I can attest to the fact that that iPod was used constantly. I even got to use it a couple times to hear songs you were showing me and it’s crazy that you got this working again!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
In the ‘01 Corolla 💪
@perryjohnson8161 4 жыл бұрын
The smile of your face after discovering your iPod has been successfully restored is gold!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was such a rush of memories!
@ickledotco 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video. Quite moving really. Your look of delight alone was worth the watch. Thank you.
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad you liked it! It was quite fun!
@EricWen 4 жыл бұрын
This was so relaxing, delightful and hilarious at the same time! Did not know restoring an iPod could be so fun and an adventure haha So crazy looking back at how it was built and how modular it was. So different than now and all the tech were spoiled with these days. I remember playing those games so much too and how cool and modern iPods felt back then. So much nostalgia! Awesome video Tom!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric! I’m glad you enjoyed it- it was super fun to document a journey. I genuinely didn’t think it was going to work at a few points 😬
@rsxking2004 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Keep up the good work!
@HarryGibsonvlogsandfilms 4 жыл бұрын
Haha I love iPods! Great video man!
@mj_harv 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I appreciate you making this. Planning on restoring my old iPods as well. Keep it up man. This video should get more views.
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was such a fun project! 10/10 would recommend.
@SimplyAubs 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thanks for bringing us along on the journey! Whoa...it’s SO crazy to remember when they were released (when we got them) and how often we used them! I had a case with a clip on mine...I took it and used it EVERYWHERE!!!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Remember the ads and the billboards?! They were iconic.
@SimplyAubs 4 жыл бұрын
The Enthusiasm Project Seriously! I’m sure there’s a picture of me somewhere rocking my iPod on my belt with my white headphones....
@Travelcompassnl 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I was so happy when your face lit up and the song did play! Great job!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was crazy! I didn’t think it would actually work, and it was such a wave of nostalgia when it did.
@demontagemontage 3 жыл бұрын
thank you ;)
@PostColorGear 4 жыл бұрын
1. awesome to hear that you're a They might be Giants fan. 2. Your overhead camera setup is giving me ideas when I setup my new studio. Cool video!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! New studio setups are always fun.
@Creative7inc 4 жыл бұрын
No way! You actually got it working. I've got one of these lying around and tried powering it on the other day, but with no luck. Might have to follow in your footsteps here!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was super fun, I definitely recommend giving it a try!
@CoachellaAngel 4 жыл бұрын
Nostalgia is real with this one 😭
@readybear64 Жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@alexgroup053 4 жыл бұрын
this is such a wholesome video, might have to repair my own ipod!
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a super fun project! 10/10, would recommend.
@thelonehellyranger01 4 жыл бұрын
I have one mine still works to this day thank you very much I was worried k owing any day now it would crash on me now I’m so happy because now I know how to deal with it when it goes thanks again 👍👍👍
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was such a relatively simple fix, and 100% worth it.
@malmal26 4 жыл бұрын
hey thanks for making this video. i also found my dads ipod when cleaning his room. going to fix is with this video as reference i guess
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a fun project for sure 👍
@gordonmiller9637 Жыл бұрын
Well made video sir ,, wish my classic 6th gen. Would be that easy to open and do a battery upgrade + add Bluetooth.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
It's a shame that things got less and less repairable as time went on.
@ivannambo 4 жыл бұрын
the video is so good it doesnt even need any background music 🔥
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you! 😎
@ivannambo 4 жыл бұрын
The Enthusiasm Project can you teach us how You Upload your videos on YT? they look so cleannn
@MoikeIsJesus420 3 жыл бұрын
Kol mate
@yoiiimii 3 жыл бұрын
Hey i have a mini iPod thats written intenso on it, but when i open the iPod and enter the music section, it says "empty disk" , but there are some music on it. any help?
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not an expert, but it sounds like the hard drive may be faulty?
@CanaldeRaul 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have an ipod A1059, I restarted it and the logo connected to the power, I do not have an original charger or a Mac, I connect it with other chargers and other PCs, it remains the same, how do I solve that?
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have a great solution since I'm not an expert in this area, but maybe someone else in the comments can help out!
@electriceng107 3 жыл бұрын
Can anyone help me? I have the exact same iPod A1059, however my screen stopped working and tried replacing it with a new one unfortunately the screen doesn’t display any text, however the back light does come on. I’m not sure how to fix it. Is it as simple as doing a factory reset or is it something else wrong?
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
I can't say for sure, so maybe someone else can, but that sounds like there's a poor connection with the display cable that provides the info (or possible a faulty cable).
@mikeodell5915 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I also still have an ipod like this ot works but sound is not working. Where did u get the parts?
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It was eBay to the rescue!
@Bewefau 4 жыл бұрын
You do look happy lol. Maybe you should try to upgrade the storage next :)
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
I know! I should have done that this time 🤦🏻♂️
@flyone8350 3 жыл бұрын
Cheaper to buy a iPhone for music than to buy or even fix an iPod. I have two iPhones, One is a 6 gen with 16gb and one a 5 gen with 64gb. They both were 25 dollars each. The 5th gen holds every song I have with room to spare.
@DamonChuckLover89 2 жыл бұрын
There are people that want to disengage from the iPhone for music. Not everyone wants to keep both together. I personally for instance love the fact that all my music and podcasts and audiobooks is on my iPod mini with the 200GB SD card and new battery and I can leave my phone at home when I want.
@ryansumner3662 4 жыл бұрын
I would really enjoy it if you made a video with the iflash adapter and get that fixed with another iPod from eBay :)
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
That looks like a fun project! If I end up with some free time, I’d love to get an iPod off eBay and try it out. 👍
@garylam8419 3 жыл бұрын
Hi.. I got same issue with my iPod 4 th 60gb. Can you send me the link for battery . Hard drive and head phone jet please.. Thanks. G.lam
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
I found everything on ifixit.com 👍
@lonster3000 3 жыл бұрын
Obviously that headphone jack is still really important. Lol.
@msekiller64 4 жыл бұрын
I think imma do this myself cuz I'm sick of my music getting interrupted by things
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
It is really nice to have a dedicated device. 👍
@RiffsAndBeards 4 жыл бұрын
So youre the reason they got rid of iTunes lol
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
🤫
@AshtonArcher 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that t-shirt from?
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
This was from VidCon 2019 👍
@im_katiexox 4 жыл бұрын
damn mine doesnt have that case and cant be opened :(
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s a real bummer that they changed their design. Check out ifixit.com to see how you might be able to open your specific model.
@Nick-Kingsley 3 жыл бұрын
For anyone watching - The 4th gen and earlier iPod's have a physical switch that can be flicked side to side, to lock and unlock. The hold switch on the rear case has a fork that sits either side of the switch and moves the switch back and forwards. 50% chance old mate here didn't try and actually flick the switch across to unlock it. If you have the switch in one position when you open the case, make sure it's in the same position and lines up with the fork on the rear case when you close it back up. They can be finicky and sometimes won't line up properly at first.
@thomas5 3 жыл бұрын
thats irrelevant, i have done countless repairs on 4th gens and never had to do that. it just doesnt matter. when the software reboots, it sees that the hold switch is on or off, not whether or not it was on or off before.
@Nick-Kingsley 3 жыл бұрын
@@thomas5 Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the hold switch keeping it locked into one or the other then?
@thomas5 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nick-Kingsley im talking about when its restarted (hard reset) or on a cold boot. You can also tell that the one in the video was faulty because when there is not hold switch connected to a 4th gen, it defaults as locked unlike later models that are set to the last thing set
@joeymichealdernetz9376 3 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty much the same when put sd card instead of a hard drive with iflash you have used iTunes put software on it
@zetiB 4 жыл бұрын
I might just buy a used iPod because I’m annoyed of not having enough space on my iPhone because I have so many songs downloaded
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea- there’s some super cheap ones on eBay.
@zetiB 4 жыл бұрын
The Enthusiasm Project that’s literally the first website I thought of because they have used iPods for good prices
@Kevinlbridge 4 жыл бұрын
Haha I have an old iPod Mini sitting around somewhere. I wonder if it still works...
@leolaus 3 жыл бұрын
You can flash mod it for pretty cheap. You just need an SD to CF adapter and a maximum 32gb sd card. Don't use a CF card, it's a little more expensive
@kayciecarryl3366 4 жыл бұрын
How come you didn't try the old hard drive first?
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the old hard drive completely died back in 2007 😕
@draz9765 4 жыл бұрын
Damn that's so easy to crack open compared to my 6th gen lol
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
I know! I wish all products were still fixable like this.
@insanegixxerdude486 2 жыл бұрын
Lock switch?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
There's a lock switch on the old iPods that deactivates the clickwheel and button- great for times when you don't want things to accidentally get pressed.
@cavariousavery9913 4 жыл бұрын
Dude...iPod classic can be rebuilt if you have the proper tools and follow the instructed video
@DenyTheZeitgeist 4 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty positive there were watches before iPods. Smart watches? No. But there were watches.
@tombuck 4 жыл бұрын
😬
@rocketlollie499 4 жыл бұрын
yeah chances are that hard drive isn't gonna last long if you bought it from ebay
@Gamerbay2017 4 жыл бұрын
I am able to comment again on yt mobile
@semakaraoglu4593 3 жыл бұрын
Can you repair mine?
@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын
You should give it a go yourself, it's a fun project!
@semakaraoglu4593 3 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Thank you. I will see if I can find the battery.
@semakaraoglu4593 3 жыл бұрын
I got a battery but it is way too big. I need to see if I can get a new one.
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