The ipod classic stylized and marketed as ipod classic and formerly just ipod is a portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc. I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. Something amiss with your fifth generation apple ipod classic. The sixthgeneration 160gb ipod classic was the last apple product in the ipod line to use the original 30pin ipod connector. Apple ipod 5th generation classic 30gb disassembly for repair or upgrade. According to everymac the only way to tell the 5th gen enhanced apart from the 5th gen is that it has a search option in the software. On september 9, 2014, apple discontinued the ipod classic. Apple ipod classic video 30gb white 5th generation discontinued by manufacturer comes with generic ear pods wall pug and charging wire packaged in white box. A little person might be pleased with looking at you reading manual for ipod classic. If youre using an older version of itunes, id suggest you to download and install the latest version.
Some sources incorrectly refer to the revisions of the sixth generation as a separate. I had just replaced my ipod video 5th generation 30gb device with iflash solo 64gb. Make sure youve installed the latest version of itunes. In the past, ive been able to connect my ipod to my itunes, hit sync, and be on my way. It uses a 30 gb or 60 gb 4200 rpm ata66 hard drive, capable of supporting up to 7,500 songs or up to 15,000 songs in 128kbps aac format. It fits the thicker case with no mods as it is 8mm thick. The ipod classic 5th gen enhanced was introduced instead of a much awaited ipod classic 6 on the 12th of september, 2006. And in the case it stops syncing to those oses i have a partition on my add with mountain lion since it is a 2012. As a result your apple ipod classic 5th generation will be as new and your core will run faster. Cost and effort to repair is your decision vs replacing with a new one.
Hello, i have a 5th generation clickwheel 30gb ipod video that i never really used. Learn how to force restart your ipod apple support. Apple ipod 5th generation classic 30gb disassembly for repair or upgrade how to disassemble the ipod 5th gen. Lets follow these methods and check if it fixes the issue. If you cant force restart your ipod 5th generation, set your device on a table and try again. How many of you are actually still using your ipod classic. Before you send it in for repair, you should reset your ipod to its factorydefault settings and see if that doesnt clear up your problem. Apple ipod classic video 30gb white 5th generation discontinued by manufacturer comes with generic ear pods wall pug and charging wire packaged in white box 3. You are more than likely looking at the logic board. Accessories for ipod classic for sale in stock ebay. I understand that, 5th generation ipod is not getting recognized in windows 7. If you have any issues or questions, please contact us.
There were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. All of your songs, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and games can be loaded back to your ipod provided that you have them stored in your itunes library. Got an adata 64gb msata drive and the adapter from amazon and after getting all of it up i have a constant sad face on the ipod. Your computer might not recognize your ipod when you plug it in. Everymac is a great source of information on different mac models. How to reset and restore an ipod classic 5g to its factory. We carry parts to fix it, whether display, logic board, battery, click wheel or anything else. How and from where i can download the update software for this ipod classic 30 gb 5th gen.
When you sync your music, movies, and more with the finder, the content on your ipod touch will match whats on your computer. I suggest you to run hardware troubleshooter and then check for the issue. When i plug it to my laptop, it recognizes it as an ipod, but itunes doesnt. First, though positioned as a portable audio player it featured the video playback on the internal display. Theyre actually the last generation of ipod to use the acclaimed wolfson dac digital to analogue converter the chip which turns 1s and 0s into beautiful harmony. I have a 5th gen ipod, now called classic no such tag when purchased, 80 gb, software version 1. I tried what you suggested me, but i am not getting no software update. The whole device is a lot more lighter than with the harddisk. A wide selection of apple ipod repair parts are available for purchase from idemigods. I tried with different itnes versions and with 2 different computers and nothing. After downloading the desired firmware below, you can shiftclick pc or optionclick mac the restore or update buttons in itunes.
Please select the ipod repair service you need below. Check out how to accomplish hard reset by hardware keys and settings. The following tutorial shows all method of master reset apple ipod classic 5th generation. The rockbox ipod port page rockbox free music player. Diy upgrades and alternative uses by james o malley on at ipod classic hacks can breathe new life into your oncebeloved gadget, now rendered allbut obsolete by smartphones. If youre an audio nerd, you might even appreciate the numbers on the device, snr 94db and thd 0. Also, changed the battery with 1900 mah rating plus a bigger caseback. Accessories external batteries chargers parts ipod iphone parts close window x. These games work on the 6th and 5th generation ipod classic and the 5th and 4th generation ipod nano. I dont get why people are saying you cant sync an ipod with a mac anymore.
This time, when you press the center button, dont touch the click wheel. Insten replacement battery pack compatible with apple ipod video 30gb 5th generation 5g 30 gb g5 gen 5 classic 900mah lipolymer rechargeable battery with. And when you press menu, press near the outside of the click wheel instead of near the center. It will fit in the 30gb case with no mods as it it 5mm thick. The original ipod, retroactively referred to as the ipod classic, is a series of portable media players marketed by apple inc. Need firmware update for ipod classic 5th apple community. When i choose a song to play and hit play and plug in some headphones, i dont get anything. The ipod video or 5th gen ipod is apples first ipod with video playback capabilities. Reviving a broken ipod 5th generation ipod classic youtube. The ipod classic 5th generation 2005 with 30 gb or 60 gb hard drive onboard was in many ways the first of its kind.
Although it was marketed as a portable digital audio player that also plays video, the apple ipod fifth generation with video was apples first entrant into the nacent portable video market. So now ive got a 30gb ipod 5th gen from facebook marketplace that im lined up to inspect and buy tomorrow, and that will, i hope, allow me to get my 60gb 5th gen back in action. Hard reset apple ipod classic 5th generation, how to. A file dialog will open and let you choose the downloaded ipsw file. My ipod classic 5th gen 30gb wont sy apple community.
The apple ipod fifth generation enhanced is a modest revision to the previously released ipod fifth generation. If youre using any other ipod classic other than the 1st generation, follow the steps listed below. With third parties like namco, square enix, electronic arts, sega, and hudson soft all making games for the ipod, apples mp3 player has taken steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. My ipod classic 5th gen 30gb wont sync i need some help here. Apple ipod repair parts are available for all models and sizes. Get the best deals on accessories for ipod classic when you shop the largest online selection at. My 5th generation ipod video30 gb went into disk mode. And if i plug my ipod into my ipod dock for my car. It uses a 30 gb or 80 gb 4200 rpm ata66 hard drive, capable of supporting up to 7,500 songs or up to 20,000 songs in 128kbps aac format or up to 40 hours of video or up to 100 hours of video, respectively. I still have my 2nd gen ipod mini that syncs to mojaves and catalina. How to restore and reformat a 120 gb ipod classic 5th generation to factory. The ipod 5th generation is a hard drivebased ipod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a click wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. This ipod owners guide offers a complete overview of the process. To date, there have been six generations of the ipod classic with up to 160 gb of storage, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line.