Internal rubber drive-support insulators that cushion the hard drive/Microdrive — replace when pads are missing, hardened, or torn. They do not fix storage, electronics, or any exterior fit/finish.
Product Overview
Choose this hard drive bumpers listing to re-seat and protect the internal hardware it supports on the iPod 4th Generation (Monochrome) when the original cushions, bracket, or shield are missing, hardened, torn, bent, or compressed.
Use the Compatible Variants table below to confirm capacity, color, case, or order-number fitment.
This is an internal support part, so choose it when the original cushions, bracket, or shield are missing, hardened, torn, bent, or compressed — not for an electrical, storage, or cosmetic symptom.
- Wait 30 minutes while the iPod is charging.
- Use a USB-to-ZIF adapter cable to test the hard drive externally on a computer
- The sad iPod icon typically indicates a hard drive failure
- Put iPod in Disk Mode and format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) if Restore fails
- Test the hard drive externally with a USB adapter to verify functionality
- Compatible Toshiba drives end in 004 or 006 (MK4004GAH, MK2006GAL, MK2006GALC, MK3006GAL, MK4006GAL)
- Error 1429 typically indicates a hard drive problem
- Coconut Battery is a Mac utility that can provide diagnostic information about the iPod battery's health
- A compatible upgrade option is the Toshiba MK8007GAH (80GB), which uses the correct ATA-6 pin interface.
- Clicking or hard drive whirring sounds indicate a hard drive problem
- If restore fails, format the hard drive via Windows: right-click iPod in My Computer and select Format
- The Toshiba MK8007GAH 80GB is a compatible upgrade drive
Choose Your Option
This part comes in multiple variants. Confirm your iPod's capacity, case depth, and order number before ordering.
Use this linked storage option only for 20GB thin-case iPods and the order numbers shown here.
View this option →Used factory original Apple thick hard-drive rubber insulators for iPod 4th Generation Monochrome. For original hard-drive builds, not flash-mod adapter foam.
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Included
Not Included
hard drive, hard-drive cable, dock-area rubber spacers, flash adapter foam or thermal pads unless explicitly stated on this listing.
Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Missing or damaged internal drive supports: Use this check for missing, torn, or compressed internal drive supports; diagnose clicking, restore, charging, and board symptoms separately.
- The original rubber drive supports are missing, torn, cracked, hardened, compressed, deformed, or loose.
Diagnose first when
- Hard-drive rubber insulators are case-depth specific. Match the original hard-drive chassis before ordering.
- The problem is power, storage, sync, dock, audio, or display behavior rather than visible physical damage.
- The symptom started after opening the iPod and may be a disturbed internal cable or connector.
Do not buy for
- Do not use this part for: Flash-mod or SD adapter builds - use adapter foam or thermal pads instead.
- Do not use this part for: Dock-area spacers, bezels, or exterior housing trim.
- Storage symptoms should be checked against the hard drive, hard-drive cable, flash adapter, battery load, and board connector before ordering bumpers.
- Thin hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper check.
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 20GB, 40GB.
- Confirm the case thickness before ordering: thick, thin.
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 40GB.
- Confirm the case thickness before ordering: thick.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1059 |
| EMC | EMC 1995 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9268LL/A | 40GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
| PE436A | 40GB | White (HP) | thick | Yes | — |
| M9787LL/A | 20GB | Black/Red (U2) | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thin hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper route Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thin) instead. |
| M9282LL/A | 20GB | White | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thin hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper route Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thin) instead. |
| PE435A | 20GB | White (HP) | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thin hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper route Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thin) instead. |
Do Not Buy / Problems This Part Does Not Fix
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| You have Thin hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper check | Use the matching bumper check. |
| Flash-mod or SD adapter builds - use adapter foam or thermal pads instead | Use adapter foam or thermal pads instead. |
| Dock-area spacers, bezels, or exterior housing trim | Use the matching dock bezel, housing, or trim listing for your model before buying this part. |
| Storage symptoms should be checked against the hard drive, hard-drive cable, flash adapter, battery load, and board connector before ordering bumpers | Start with the hard drive, flash storage, or drive cable check. |
| Exterior case or trim damage belongs on the faceplate, backplate, or housing check rather than the internal drive-support check | Start with the hard drive, flash storage, or drive cable check after matching the exact symptom and part family. |
| The only problem is an internal electronic symptom with no physical damage to this part | Start with the relevant power, storage, audio, display, or control diagnosis instead of a housing part. |
| The replacement would not match the case depth, color, or capacity family you are repairing | Confirm the exact model, capacity, connector, and case variant before ordering. |
- The 4th generation uses a DDKLtd MCD-D50SA-3 connector (pin-style)
- The selected drive is not compatible.
- Compatible Toshiba drives include models ending in 004 or 006, such as: - MK4004GAH - MK2006GAL - MK2006GALC - MK3006GAL - MK4006GAL The 4th generation uses a DDKLtd MCD-D50SA-3 connector (pin-style).
- Most USB-to-ZIF adapters include multiple adapters for different connector types
Install Overview
Before You Start
Turn Hold off, use the reset sequence for this generation, and confirm the model and variant before opening the iPod.
Treat case opening as the highest handling risk. Work around the seams gently and stop if the shell, clips, or internal stack resist.
Do not pull the halves apart or side-load board sockets. Reseat nearby ribbons and connectors before blaming a replacement part.
Confirm thickness, color, screw points, and nearby hardware alignment before pressing the case fully closed.
Verify the exact generation, capacity/thickness variant, connector, and part listing before ordering; similar-looking iPod parts are not always interchangeable.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Seat the support pieces | Confirm the rubber supports sit evenly and do not lift, twist, or leave the internal stack loose. |
| Check for pressure or rattle | Before final closure, make sure nearby ribbons are not pinched and the internal stack does not rattle. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right internal support part?
Match the model generation first, then confirm capacity 40GB and color White, White (HP) and that it fits the exact internal location. It is chosen by physical fit and condition, not by color or finish.
Will this fix internal electronics symptoms?
No. This is an internal support part that cushions or holds hardware in place. Diagnose power, storage, audio, screen, and control faults separately.
How do I confirm this is the right internal support part?
Confirm the exact iPod 4th Generation Monochrome model and that the original part is missing, hardened, torn, bent, or compressed before ordering Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick). It is an internal part, so color and finish do not apply.
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