iPod mini 2nd generation

Model: iPod mini 2nd generation

Original Capacity: 4, 6 Gb

Connection: USB or FireWire

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iPod mini 1st Generation

Model: iPod mini 1st generation

Original Capacity: 4Gb

Connection: USB or FireWire

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iPod 5th Generation / video

Model: 5G/video

Original Capacity: 30, 60 GB

Connection: USB (FireWire for charging only)

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iPod 4th Generation / photo

Model: 4G/photo B&W screen on the older versions. Color screen with photo viewer on iPod Photo.

Original Capacity: 20, 30, 40, 60 GB

Connection: FireWire or USB

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iPod 3rd Generation

Model: 3G

Original Capacity: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB

Connection: FireWire (USB for syncing only)

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10
15- Toshiba MK2004GAL
20- Toshiba MK2004GAL
30- Toshiba MK3004GAH
40- Toshiba MK4004GAH

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As above.

The MK2006GAL may also possibly be fitted to the 3G, but will cause loss of Firewire compatibility. NOT CHECKED!

Notes:
30 and 40GB drives require deeper back plates.

I had a 3G 30Gb iPod with a Toshiba MK3004GAH fitted. This went faulty so I successfully replaced it with a 15Gb Toshiba MK2004GAL.

iPod 2nd Generation

Model: 2G

Original Capacity: 10 or 20 GB

Connection: FireWire

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iPod 1st Generation

Model: 1G

Original Capacity: 5 or 10 GB

Connection: FireWire

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