iPod SSD Upgrade for U2 iPod

[guzhogi]

I was cleaning out my desk, and found my old U2 iPod. It's a model ma664ll, and was wondering if there are any (reputable) companies that could upgrade the drive on it to an SSD, and replace the battery? Wouldn't mind using it as an external drive. Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[glay78]

I was cleaning out my desk, and found my old U2 iPod. It's a model ma664ll, and was wondering if there are any (reputable) companies that could upgrade the drive on it to an SSD, and replace the battery? Wouldn't mind using it as an external drive. Thanks in advance for any advice.

It’s actually quite easy to do it yourself. Where are u located?

 

[piblondin]

It’s actually quite easy to do it yourself. Where are u located?

Agree with this. Do it yourself! I just upgraded a 4G iPod Touchwheel with a 128GB SD card.

 

[chscag]

Go to www.ifixit.com. They have full instructions on how to do it yourself. It's easy to do, I did it with my old iPod.

 

[togruber]

I was cleaning out my desk, and found my old U2 iPod. It's a model ma664ll, and was wondering if there are any (reputable) companies that could upgrade the drive on it to an SSD, and replace the battery? Wouldn't mind using it as an external drive. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi,
you can really do it on your own. But you need the right tools. Use a flat metal spudger like this one (https://www.iflash.xyz/store/flexible-pry-tool/) not to scratch or break the plastic front.
Then I recommend this flat adapter: https://www.iflash.xyz/store/iflash-quad/
With this adapter you have enough space to place to install a fourth time bigger battery. I recommend this one:
http://s.aliexpress.com/uAzmUvUF (If the link doesn’t work the seller is called onjess and the battery has 1950 mAh of capacity). When you install it lay this part of the headphone connector which is fixed with adhesive to it flat. So the battery has enough space.

Regards
Torsten

 

[guzhogi]

It’s actually quite easy to do it yourself. Where are u located?

Illinois. While I'm pretty techie, I've never done a hard drive/battery upgrade on an iPod before. Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

 

[chscag]

Illinois. While I'm pretty techie, I've never done a hard drive/battery upgrade on an iPod before. Any tips will be greatly appreciated!

Like I stated above... go to the ifixit site. They have step by step detailed instructions on how to do it. Much better than me trying to explain it to you. It's not difficult but you do need the right tools.

 

[Avenged110]

While I'm pretty techie, I've never done a hard drive/battery upgrade on an iPod before.

Having installed iFlash boards in several iPods, it's really a lot easier than you may expect. Like @chscag said, iFixit's guides are very useful.

 

[guzhogi]

Thanks for the advice, everyone! Can anyone suggest a good SSD to put into it?

 

[Avenged110]

Can anyone suggest a good SSD to put into it?

For me, I've just used Sandisk microSD cards with the iFlash boards and haven't had any problems yet.

 

[chscag]

I too used a Sandisk microSD card I purchased from Wal-Mart. Worked great. Just be sure to follow those instructions given at ifixit.com.