Used (Apple Original)iPod Photo (A1099), Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cable

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  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Steps 12

iPod Photo (4th Generation) — Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cable

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Used (Apple Original) · Model A1099

iPod Photo (A1099), Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cable

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  • 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
  • Free pry tool in the box

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About this part

Overview

Cable 40GB / 60GB / 30GB / 20GB

Replacement internal cable for iPod Photo (4th Generation). Use it when the ribbon is creased, loose, or failing at the connector before blaming the whole attached assembly.

Fitment snapshot

FitsiPod Photo (4th Generation)
Variant matchSee Compatible Variants
IntroducedOctober 26, 2004
TypeCable

What Is Included

✓ Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cable ✓ One plastic pry tool ✓ 1-year limited warranty

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Fit and specs

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.
OEM Part 632-0259, 632-0259-A

Compatible Variants

Order Number Capacity Color Case Compatible Notes
MA127LL/A 20GB Black/Red (U2) thin Yes— compatible Compatible 20GB U2 Special Edition / black-red thin variant
MA079LL/A 20GB White thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
MA215LL/A 20GB White (Harry Potter Collector's Edition) thin Yes— compatible Stock match
M9829LL/A 30GB White thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
PS492AA 30GB White (HP) thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9585LL/A 40GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9586LL/A 60GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9830LL/A 60GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
PS493AA 60GB White (HP) thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.

Install and repair

Step-by-step guide

iPod 4th Gen and iPod Photo hard drive replacement

  • DifficultyModerate
  • Steps12

Tools: Plastic opening tools, one wide and one thin, Plastic spudger, T6 Torx screwdriver, 99% isopropyl alcohol, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth, Computer with iTunes or the Finder, and a wall charger

  1. Unplug it, switch it off and lock HoldDisconnect any cable, charger or computer first. Switch the iPod off by holding Play/Pause until the screen goes dark, then slide the Hold switch to locked, so its orange bar shows.
  2. Release the case clipsOur opening guide has the detail. In short: with the screen up and the dock connector toward you, start on the right-hand long side with the wide plastic tool, its edge tilted toward the steel back, and free the five tabs on that side. Then the two clips beside the dock connector (lightly past the thin steel there), the five tabs on the left-hand side, and the top edge.

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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 cable for every 4th Gen and iPod Photo, thin or thick: 632-0259-A.

When is the cable more likely than the drive?

A cable is more likely when it is creased, loose or corroded, when a known-good drive fails the same way, or when the folder icon appears the moment the Apple logo shows. If cleaning its contacts (99% isopropyl alcohol) and re-seating it doesn't help, it's likely the hard drive.

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.

Can a bad drive mimic a hard-drive cable failure?

Yes. A failing drive or a loose 50-pin connector can look like a cable issue. Reseat both cable ends and compare with known-good storage before replacing the ribbon.

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