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Just a few weeks ago I modded my BW iPod 4th Gen. I used this SD to CF adapter, and this CF to IDE adapter. Sadly, it looks like it's out of stock. The one that the other person linked looks good. Always read the reviews.

I also recommend checking out this thread over at MacRumors. It has a lot of invaluable information about this mod. OP did it with a photo, but many others have done it with BW 4th gens, and there are even a few third gens. Reading through it gives you an idea of the issues other people have run into and how to fix them. Also a good place to go if you run into issues.

Best of luck to you! Let me know if you have any questions.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TTGQ3JM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These will fit everything that I’ve got excepted the 3rd gen shuffle. The 1st gen shuffle doesn’t fit “into the slot” but balance in the supports; I use double sided tape on the back for security.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VV9BHP3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are only for the 3rd gen shuffle.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BZ7PSFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are for the big dogs.😊

CF card here and battery here. A couple things worth noting about the battery are that the website says it is 650mah, but the one I received says 700mah. Also, the battery is ever so slightly thicker than the original, so I had to remove the rubber boot from the CF card to make it fit, and even after that it's a tight fit. That being said, the results are totally worth it!

I used this — like $7, seems to be working fine:

Insten Li-Ion Replacement Battery Compatible With Apple iPod Video 5th Generation 60G / 80G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A4Q8JM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Man, I love how simple and elegant this thing is. Amazing.

Your hard drive died. It happens..the drive in there has got to be 10 years old now, and it was the tiniest little hard drive you ever did see, anyways. Luckily, replacing the hard drive is not only super easy, but prices have gone down so much that you can replace it with 128GB for quite a reasonable price.

Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipod-mini-to-32gig-and-new-battery-without-scratch/

Parts I have used with success:
http://www.amazon.com/Digigear-SDXCF-Extreme-Ultimate-Compact/dp/B00EPMWT1M
http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-128GB-Speed-Class-UHS-1/dp/B00AOEU81I
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1300mAh-BATTERY-SCREWDRIVER-for-IPOD-MINI-4GB-6GB-/301459169425

Good luck!

Do not buy that CF to SD card adapter it will not work. I bought the same one and could never get the iPod to work with it. I have modded a gen 3 iPod classic and a gen 4 classic (photo) and these components worked perfectly so they should work in yours fine. Hope that helps.

CF to SD
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EPMWT1M/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1519714674&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cf+to+sd+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41iymAmGd7L&ref=plSrch

1.8 to CF
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MXXAHMY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519714735&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1.8+to+cf+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41MeYZ1XGnL&ref=plSrch

I know this is completely different from the sleeve you are using, but I have had a silicone case on my Classic for over 4 years. It keeps the iPod just like new. I love mine. LINK

Goliton? SD CF Card Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01932IVT2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

INSTEN Replacement Battery +... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SN7974?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Certified Refurbished All-new... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S6AK592?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I hope these links work lol I copied them over from the app on mobile

CF to 1.8 adapter

QNINE CF Card to 1.8" IDE Adapter Converter, Compact Flash Memory Disk Replacement for Toshiba 1.8 Inch PATA HDD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXXAHMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UNjOAbKX88CR0

CF adapter to SD card

Digigear SDXCF SD SDHC SDXC to CF Type II Extreme/Ultimate Compact Flash Card Adapter, Note Not for CF Type One Slot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPMWT1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DOjOAbKKRFGYN

I just did this very same mod about a half hour ago and it went great! iTunes was able to detect and restore the iPod, and I'm currently uploading music now

ok so for the cf adapter I used the digigear found here. it works great and would highly recommend. for the sd card itself I used a 128gb sandisk microsd with an adapter. Now for the battery, I bought an ipod mini on ebay found here. Honestly I really cheaped out on the battery and so far for the day I've been using it it's been good. Reviews for the product are pretty mixed so I'll PM you in a few days after I've seen if I got fucked or not. It was $6 though so worst case scenario I'll bitch at the seller if it fails and buy one from ifixit for $15.

I have this...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056BUVES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not in love with it, but the best I was able to find at the time.

As annoying as the floppy dongle would be, the 3.5mm solution is the most reliable one out there.

There are some models that, while they still stick out like a sore thumb, try to keep the package as compact as possible. Here’s one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQYC4R4/ref=psdcmw_9926003011_t1_B01KXIKCSI

This one has mostly positive reviews: https://www.amazon.com/KOKKIA-i10s-Black-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B004SH40BQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=50TFZDWSC8SFYH43CC3B

This one supports aptX if you have compatible Bluetooth headphones: https://www.amazon.com/KOKKIA-Luxurious-Transmitter-authentication-receivers/dp/B008PWN0I4/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_107_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=K15NQ502M06MZ4H9Y23F

There are tons of cables that do exactly what you're wanting. I use this one in my truck and it works perfectly. If you want, you can add a 30-pin to lightning adapter and use it for newer iPods and iPhones, too. If you want RCA instead of 3.5mm, a Google search for "30-pin to stereo RCA USB" will bring up lots more options.

Thanks for the tip! Turned out I needed to get a CF to SD card that had true IDE on it. This one here did the trick: https://www.amazon.com/Digigear-SDXCF-Extreme-Ultimate-Compact/dp/B00EPMWT1M

I'm using a KOKKIA i10s with my iPod Classic 7G and AirPods. It costs $60, but its really worth it! https://www.amazon.com/KOKKIA-i10s-Black-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B004SH40BQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538599448&sr=8-3 Works with my bluetooth speaker as well.

this works pretty well.

The microdrive can be replaced with a CF card (or SD to CF adapter). Just use some foam padding, like these mounting squares, to ensure it’s not moving around in there.

It can charge over USB. It’s actually the first iPod model that can charge over USB.

If you mean for the iPod Classic 1/2, I've seen people have success with these: Digigear SDXCF SD SDHC SDXC to CF Type II Extreme/Ultimate Compact Flash Card Adapter, Note Not for CF Type One Slot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPMWT1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.2FZxb1B41WRQ

you don't even need a Compact flash card these days. Way cheaper to just get a CF to SD card adapter and use any SD card you have laying around. https://www.amazon.com/Digigear-SDXCF-Extreme-Ultimate-Compact/dp/B00EPMWT1M/

New battery is a worthy investment too if you're opening it up.

It's from the grounding. Something like this in line from your iPod to headphones should get rid of that.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EAQTRI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1374909215&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

If you don't find anyone here, GameStop sells refurbished ones on their website. There are some on amazon.com as well.

http://www.gamestop.com/ipod/mp3/ipod-nanor-gen-6-8gb-graphite/98183

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Graphite-Generation-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B002L6HE9G/

No bluetooth on that iPod? Get something like this (that one's way way way too expensive)

This one.


I don't have one of those, I used the built in card reader on a 2011ish laptop

https://www.amazon.com/KOKKIA-Transmitter-authentication-capabilities-generation/dp/B004SH40BQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1550655700&sr=1-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Baile-30-pin-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Classic/dp/B00X5LBYCO

Use the 30-pin instead of the remote port but they work.

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-IEEE-1394-Firewire-6Pin/dp/B00004Z5XM

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-FireWire-Adapter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0000D8LSW

Found them but they're now unavailable. =(

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Paid $2.88 on 2/17/09

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WGJUD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Paid $12.99 on 2/11/10

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00106BLZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Look at similar items for this: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Evolve-Wireless-Sound-System/dp/B000MVHROE/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Connector-FireWire-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0002OEBX6

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-FireWire-Adapter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0000D8LSW/ref=pd_tcs_compl_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=064ZQXFMYGEQ9DE14XWM

Ah I gotcha now, it’s one of these?

I’m not sure it’s something we’re able to help with as it’s not an iPod. My guess is the electrics in the iDog are screwed but I’ve never heard of one before so I’ve no idea