Do I need to reinstall iPod software after replacing hard drive?

JCLrox · Dec 16, 2012, 09:08 PM

I have an original iPod, first gen, and I want to replace the hard drive. Before I do this, I want to be sure I know what I'm doing, so will I need to reinstall the iPod software on the hard drive? If so, how would I go about doing this? Thanks!

Jessica Lares · Dec 16, 2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JCLrox

I have an original iPod, first gen, and I want to replace the hard drive. Before I do this, I want to be sure I know what I'm doing, so will I need to reinstall the iPod software on the hard drive? If so, how would I go about doing this? Thanks!

You would do it through iTunes. Just restore it. It works because you're only replacing the storage part, and not the identification circuit parts, etc.

rgarjr · Dec 16, 2012, 09:39 PM

Not too sure but I think the firmware is stored on chips and not on the HD.

JCLrox · Dec 17, 2012, 06:10 AM

That sounds pretty straightforward. Thanks for your help!

macking104 · Dec 17, 2012, 11:02 PM

iPod repair guide: http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod

Dec 16, 2012, 09:08 PM	#1
JCLrox macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	Do I need to reinstall iPod software after replacing hard drive? I have an original iPod, first gen, and I want to replace the hard drive. Before I do this, I want to be sure I know what I'm doing, so will I need to reinstall the iPod software on the hard drive? If so, how would I go about doing this? Thanks!
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Dec 16, 2012, 09:39 PM	#3
rgarjr macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calif	Not too sure but I think the firmware is stored on chips and not on the HD.
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Dec 17, 2012, 06:10 AM	#4
JCLrox Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	That sounds pretty straightforward. Thanks for your help!
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Dec 17, 2012, 11:02 PM	#5
macking104 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California, USA	iPod repair guide: http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod
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