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 Photo (4th Generation) 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 Photo 4th Generation. For original hard-drive builds, not flash-mod adapter foam.
You're viewing this optionUse this linked storage option only for 40GB / 60GB 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 first when
- Hard-drive rubber insulators are case-depth specific. Match the original hard-drive chassis before ordering.
- Confirm the color variant before ordering: White.
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 30GB, 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
Also known as iPod with color display (Apple's official name after June 2005).
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1099 |
| EMC | EMC 2022 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA127LL/A | 20GB | Black/Red (U2) | thin | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA079LL/A | 20GB | White | thin | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA215LL/A | 20GB | White (Harry Potter Collector's Edition) | thin | Yes | — |
| M9829LL/A | 30GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| PS492AA | 30GB | White (HP) | thin | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| M9585LL/A | 40GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin bumper set is sized for the 0.63 in thin case; thick 40/60GB units use the thick bumper set. Added padding is not a supported fit. Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick) instead. |
| M9586LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin bumper set is sized for the 0.63 in thin case; thick 40/60GB units use the thick bumper set. Added padding is not a supported fit. Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick) instead. |
| M9830LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin bumper set is sized for the 0.63 in thin case; thick 40/60GB units use the thick bumper set. Added padding is not a supported fit. Use Hard Drive Rubber Insulators (Thick) instead. |
| PS493AA | 60GB | White (HP) | thick | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: thin bumper set is sized for the 0.63 in thin case; thick 40/60GB units use the thick bumper set. Added padding is not a supported fit. 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
Lock the Hold switch so the orange bar is visible 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.
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. |
Worth Knowing
- Thin case (20GB/30GB) is 0.63 in deep; thick case (40GB/60GB) is 0.75 in. This thin bumper set fits the thin hard-drive chassis only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right internal support part?
Match the model generation first, then confirm capacity 30GB / 20GB and color White 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 color-screen iPod photo / iPod with color display generation, not a Classic-branded model.
How do I confirm this is the right internal support part?
Confirm the exact iPod Photo 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.
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