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iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen hard drive (Microdrive) replacement guide ›iPod Mini 1st Generation — Hard Drive Cable
For the iPod Mini 1st Gen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1051
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- Used (Apple Original). Tested: installed in a working iPod and checked before it ships.
- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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- Completed repairs aren't refundable. If a part we fitted fails within a year, we repair it again.
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About this part
Overview
Replacement internal cable for iPod Mini 1st Generation. Use it when the ribbon is creased, loose, or failing at the connector before blaming the whole attached assembly.
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What Is Included
What this part might fix
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Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1051 |
| EMC | EMC 1984 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Interface | CompactFlash Type II connector to microdrive |
| Type | Flat ribbon cable |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9436LL/A | 4GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9437LL/A | 4GB | Gold | — | Yes | — |
| M9434LL/A | 4GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9435LL/A | 4GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9160LL/A | 4GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen hard drive (Microdrive) replacement
Tools: Phillips #00 screwdriver, Thin plastic pry tool, Spudger, Small snap-ring pliers or a small flat tool, Hair dryer, Tweezers, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Computer with iTunes or the Finder, and a sync cable, Wall charger (1st Gen)
- Lock itUnplug any cable, then slide Hold on and let the screen go blank. Note which side the switch is on, for the top cap later.
- Top cap and two screws offGive the glued top cap a brief burst of warm air from a hair dryer on low, aimed at the cap only, then lift it a little at a time round the seam. Take out the two Phillips #00 screws under it. Our opening guide shows each move.
Install Overview
Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days on our bench. 1-year limited warranty.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right hard-drive cable?
There is one hard-drive ribbon for the iPod mini. It serves both mini generations and is stocked and sold here as one part, so match it to the mini rather than to a generation, a drive brand or a connector style. What does matter is condition: check the flex for creases, check both connectors, and check the board-side socket - a new ribbon cannot repair that.
When is the cable more likely than the drive?
A cable becomes more likely when it is creased, loose, corroded, or fails after reseating, especially if known-good storage still behaves the same way. On this model the cable is rarely the fault: if the drive is not to blame, the logic board is just as likely as the cable.
Is this for a full-size hard-drive iPod?
The iPod mini is a separate Apple product line from full-size hard-drive iPods. This is the iPod mini 1st Generation.
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