iPod What flash memory type do nanos use?

[steamboat26]

Just as the title says- I have been reading about people opening up minis, and replacing the HD with an 8 GB compact flash card. In case i decide to try, or my nano breaks, what kind of flash memory do they use? And what is the theoretical highest capacity? (I have seen a few 16 GB CF, but they are usually 1" SSD HD)

 

[robbieduncan]

It's not any sort of card that you can buy: it's soldered onto the board. Inside of Nano showing Flash memory chips

 

[CortexRock]

I have been reading about people opening up minis, and replacing the HD with an 8 GB compact flash card. In case i decide to try, or my nano breaks, what kind of flash memory do they use?

You've answered your own question there, kind of. The 'memory' in an iPod Mini is a 1.8" hard drive, which leaves enough room inside the case to swap it out for a CompactFlash memory card, if you know what you're doing.

As robbieduncan says, the memory in an iPod Nano is soldered to the logic board, so probably not user-replaceable unless you're a demon with the solder and iron!

 

[Shaduu]

Yeah, I wouldn't advise any attempts at replacing a nano's flash module as it's not like replacing a HDD.

Anyhoo, the nanos use NAND flash to the best of my knowledge.