tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334692882011-12-14T04:59:03.616+01:00I recently had to replace the hard drive on my 3rd generation iPod. I found it hard to find hard drive compatibility information in the same place so thought I'd open up the question to the web and see if people can help me.<br><br> Please add your notes to the comments for the relevant models.<br><br> Use this information at your own risk! I accept no responsibility if you purchase an incorrect/incompatible replacement.Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156759598707124302006-08-28T12:06:00.000+02:002006-08-28T12:06:38.706+02:00Model: iPod mini 2nd generation<br /><br />Original Capacity: 4, 6 Gb<br /><br />Connection: USB or FireWire<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675959870712430?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156759558180164402006-08-28T12:04:00.000+02:002006-08-28T12:07:20.836+02:00Model: iPod mini 1st generation<br /><br />Original Capacity: 4Gb<br /><br />Connection: USB or FireWire<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675955818016440?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156759464669242122006-08-28T12:03:00.000+02:002006-08-28T12:04:24.670+02:00Model: 5G/video<br /><br />Original Capacity: 30, 60 GB<br /><br />Connection: USB (FireWire for charging only)<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675946466924212?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156759396626867232006-08-28T12:00:00.000+02:002006-08-28T12:03:16.626+02:00Model: 4G/photo B&W screen on the older versions. Color screen with photo viewer on iPod Photo.<br /><br />Original Capacity: 20, 30, 40, 60 GB<br /><br />Connection: FireWire or USB<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675939662686723?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156759208139073132006-08-28T11:54:00.000+02:002006-08-28T12:26:47.040+02:00Model: 3G<br /><br />Original Capacity: 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB<br /><br />Connection: FireWire (USB for syncing only)<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br />10<br />15- Toshiba MK2004GAL<br />20- Toshiba MK2004GAL<br />30- Toshiba MK3004GAH<br />40- Toshiba MK4004GAH<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br />As above.<br /><br />The MK2006GAL may also possibly be fitted to the 3G, but will cause loss of Firewire compatibility. NOT CHECKED!<br /><br />Notes:<br />30 and 40GB drives require deeper back plates.<br /><br />I had a 3G 30Gb iPod with a Toshiba MK3004GAH fitted. This went faulty so I successfully replaced it with a 15Gb Toshiba MK2004GAL.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675920813907313?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156758833565010022006-08-28T11:53:00.000+02:002006-08-28T11:53:53.566+02:00Model: 2G<br /><br />Original Capacity: 10 or 20 GB<br /><br />Connection: FireWire<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675883356501002?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33469288.post-1156758772302748202006-08-28T11:47:00.000+02:002006-08-28T11:52:52.303+02:00Model: 1G<br /><br />Original Capacity: 5 or 10 GB<br /><br />Connection: FireWire<br /><br />Original Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Compatible Hard Drive Model(s):<br /><br />Notes:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/33469288-115675877230274820?l=ipod-hard-drive.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Scott Hattonnoreply@blogger.com1