Original HDD – For iPod Video / Classic

Looking for a budget-friendly way to repair an old iPod or test a project build? This clearance listing offers original, genuine replacement hard disk drives (HDD) for various iPod models at a heavily discounted price.

Please Note: These drives were all fully functional and booting when removed from their donor iPods. However, because we do not have the time to run individual diagnostic sector scans on every single drive, the exact number of reallocated sectors or bad sectors is unverified. They are priced super cheaply to reflect this, making them the ultimate budget builder's choice!

Key Features

• Genuine original factory hard drives sourced directly from official donor devices
• Confirmed working when pulled: Drives were functional and booting prior to removal
• Heavily discounted clearance stock: Sold as-is with unverified sector health for the lowest possible price
• Multi-capacity listing: Choose your storage size from the drop-down menu
• Ideal for budget hobbyist builds, repair testing, or temporary stock restorations

Compatibility & Thickness Guide

Because Apple used different physical drive thicknesses and firmware constraints, please match your model carefully:

• iPod Video 5th / 5.5 Gen: 30GB (Thin Casing) | 60GB & 80GB (Thick Casing)
• iPod Classic 6th Gen: 80GB (Thin Casing) | 160GB Thick (Thick Casing - Model MB145/MB150)
• iPod Classic 7th Gen: 120GB (Thin Casing) | 160GB Thin (Thin Casing - Late 2009 Model MC293/MC297)

Note: The 160GB "Thin" drive from the 7G will not properly initialise on a 6G logic board due to Apple's firmware limitations (it will lock at 128GB).

Condition

• Used / Working Pull / Clearance
• Salvaged from working donor units. May show cosmetic wear or dust. Internal SMART health data/sector health is unverified.

Included

• 1x Original iPod Replacement Hard Drive (Capacity chosen via drop-down)

Why Buy This?

• The cheapest way to source a booting, original iPod hard drive online
• Perfect for testing whether a dead iPod logic board functions before investing in expensive flash mods
• Great for budget-conscious builders who want a functional mechanical drive without paying premium tested prices

Installation Notes

• Replacing the hard drive requires carefully opening the iPod casing and lifting the delicate ZIF ribbon cable flip-lock
• We highly recommend reusing your original rubber side bumpers to ensure the drive sits securely without vibrating against the housing
• Proper opening tools and patience are highly recommended

Shipping

• Fast dispatch within one working day
• Securely packaged for safe transit
• UK domestic delivery