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.
Choose Your Option
This part comes in multiple variants. Confirm your iPod's capacity, case depth, and order number before ordering.
Used factory original Apple thin hard-drive rubber insulators for iPod 4th Generation Monochrome. For original hard-drive builds, not flash-mod adapter foam.
You're viewing this optionUse this linked storage option only for 40GB thick-case iPods and the order numbers shown here.
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Included
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.
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 20GB.
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.
- Thick hard-drive chassis - use the matching bumper check.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9787LL/A | 20GB | Black/Red (U2) | thin | Yes | — |
| M9282LL/A | 20GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| PE435A | 20GB | White (HP) | thin | Yes | — |
| M9268LL/A | 40GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin insulators are not a supported fit for thick-case builds — use the thick bumper route Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick) instead. |
| PE436A | 40GB | White (HP) | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin insulators are not a supported fit for thick-case builds — use the thick bumper route Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick) instead. |
Do Not Buy / Problems This Part Does Not Fix
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| You have Thick 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. |
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 20GB and color White, Black/Red (U2), 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.
Is this an iPod Classic?
Apple's 'Classic' branding started with the 6th Generation (2007). This is the iPod 4th Generation (Click Wheel), the monochrome-screen model from 2004. Apple's official name for this model is iPod (Click Wheel).
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 (Thin). It is an internal part, so color and finish do not apply.
Some buyers search for "iPod Classic 4th Generation hard drive bumpers" or "iPod 4th Generation Monochrome rubber mounting brackets"; confirm the checks above point to this same part before ordering.
Why people land on this part
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