Replacement storage path for iPod Video 5G. Use it for failed hard-drive behavior, restore trouble, or storage upgrades after the battery is stable and the drive cable or adapter seating has been checked.
Product Overview
This hard drive listing covers Replacement Hard Drive (80GB, 5.5G Enhanced) and its own connector path on the iPod 5th Generation (Video).
Use Part Details for the confirmed part-number reference. Use the Compatible Variants table below to confirm capacity, color, case, or order-number fitment.
Choose this part when your iPod shows Sad iPod Icon, Clicking Noise, Red X Icon, or Folder Icon; the checks below help confirm the right part before you order.
Storage failure symptoms such as a sad iPod, folder icon, restore loop, or the audible click of death should still be checked against the drive cable and connector seating before replacing the drive.
- The clicking indicates a mechanical hard drive failure, while the blank screen may resolve after a successful hard reset.
- Reformatting the drive will erase all data
- Back up all data before formatting or restoring
- Clicking indicates drive failure; confirm with a ZIF-to-USB adapter
- Update preserves data; Restore erases everything and returns to factory condition
- No standalone firmware upgrade exists for the A1136 80GB
- Back up all data before attempting an iTunes restore
- iTunes restore in Disk Mode erases all content but reinstalls fresh firmware
- Important: "Update" only installs new software without erasing data. "Restore" erases all content and returns the iPod to factory condition.
- This erases all data and reinstalls factory firmware
- Intermittent restore screen often indicates firmware loss from a failing hard drive
- Clicking sounds indicate the hard drive is not functioning properly
- Error 1429 during restore has multiple documented solutions
- The sad face icon with a web address and audible drive noise indicates a failing hard drive.
- Error 1429 during an iTunes restore has several potential fixes.
- Error 1437 can be resolved by completely uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes
- If the hard reset fails, restore through iTunes (this erases all iPod data)
- For iFlash conversions: reformat SD card to FAT32 with all partitions deleted
- Sad face icon with drive noise indicates hard drive failure
- The hard drive is the only iPod component that produces audible noise
- Error code 1415 during iTunes restore has documented solutions from Apple
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 30GB thin-case iPods and the order numbers shown here.
View this option → 60GB / Thick Replacement Hard Drive (60GB)Use this linked storage option only for 60GB thick-case iPods and the order numbers shown here.
View this option →Replacement 80GB hard drive for iPod Video 5.5G Enhanced models. Toshiba MK8010GAH 1.8-inch Parallel ATA ZIF-40 drive, 4200 RPM, 8mm height.
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Quick Diagnosis: Is It The Replacement Hard Drive (80GB, 5.5G Enhanced)?
Start here before ordering. Work through the checks in order; a symptom alone does not prove this drive is bad until nearby parts, cables, fitment, or install issues are separated.
Before you order this drive
- Try a force restart first. Toggle Hold on and off, then hold Menu + Select/Center for 6 to 10 seconds.
- Try Disk Mode or restore isolation. Separate a one-time software or restore state from a repeatable hardware symptom.
- Try Disk Mode or restore isolation. Check whether the symptom changes in disk mode, diagnostic mode, or after a supported reset.
- Reseat and inspect the connector path. If the state appeared after part replacement, inspect the related ribbon and connector before buying again.
- Use this listing only after the checks still point here. If the symptom still points here after those checks, compare Compatible Variants before ordering this drive.
Other Symptoms That May Involve This Part
| Commonly described as | What to check before ordering |
|---|---|
| shows a folder | These warnings mean the iPod cannot reach a usable storage path; check the cable first, then the drive. |
| clicking sound, grinding | Mechanical clicking or grinding points toward the drive after the hard-drive cable has been reseated and checked. |
| restore error, boot loop, do not disconnect | Treat this as a restore or storage-path symptom, not proof of a bad drive; the drive becomes more likely when cable, USB, formatting, and restore checks still lead back to storage warnings. |
What Brings People Here
Flash-mod preparation
Match the rear engraving or case choice to an upgraded storage build after confirming the storage path.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Drive Model | MK8010GAH |
| Capacity | 80GB |
| Form Factor | 1.8-inch ZIF-40 |
| RPM | 4200 |
| Cache | 2MB |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Interface | ZIF-40 (40-pin, 0.5mm pitch) |
| Drive Height | 8mm |
| Platters | 2 |
| Addressing Mode | LBA48 |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | Yes | — |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | 30GB thin models - use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case. Use Replacement Hard Drive (30GB) instead. |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | 30GB thin models - use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case. Use Replacement Hard Drive (30GB) instead. |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong logic-board path | 80GB 5.5G hard drive requires the 5.5G Enhanced 80GB logic-board path |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong logic-board path | 80GB 5.5G hard drive requires the 5.5G Enhanced 80GB logic-board path |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | 30GB thin models - use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case. Use Replacement Hard Drive (30GB) instead. |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | 30GB thin models - use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case. Use Replacement Hard Drive (30GB) instead. |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | No— wrong case depth | Original 60GB thick models needing an exact 60GB OEM replacement - use the 60GB hard-drive page. Use Replacement Hard Drive (60GB) instead. |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Original 60GB thick models needing an exact 60GB OEM replacement - use the 60GB hard-drive page. Use Replacement Hard Drive (60GB) instead. |
is not compatible with
- 30GB thin models - use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case.
- Original 60GB thick models needing an exact 60GB OEM replacement - use the 60GB hard-drive page.
- Swollen battery, dead battery, or pressure marks - start with the battery page before ordering storage.
- No computer recognition after known-good storage and cable checks - start with dock connector, USB cable, or board-level diagnosis.
Failure Signs
Use these checks to decide whether this drive is the right part, whether a nearby part should be checked first, or whether the symptom needs more diagnosis.
What you may see: People describe restore loops, sync trouble, frozen screens, language/setup screens, or diagnostic states that make a part look suspect.
Check first: Separate a one-time software or restore state from a repeatable hardware symptom.
- Check whether the symptom changes in disk mode, diagnostic mode, or after a supported reset.
- If the state appeared after part replacement, inspect the related ribbon and connector before buying again.
- Try booting into Apple firmware first by holding Menu during startup before treating the storage device or logic board as failed.
- Use clicking sounds, disk mode, restore behavior, connector seating, and power stability to isolate the storage device.
Most likely cause: Choose this storage drive only when the same hardware symptom repeats outside the temporary device state.
- 60/80GB thick models — 5mm height drive does not provide enough capacity, use 60GB or 80GB drive.
- If the display shows pressure marks, dark spots, bowing, or lifting after repair or battery replacement, stop reassembly and inspect internal fit before treating the display alone as failed.
- If the symptom appeared after opening the iPod or replacing a part, inspect and reseat nearby ribbon cables and connectors before assuming the replacement part is bad.
- Verify the exact generation, capacity/thickness variant, connector, and part listing before ordering; similar-looking iPod parts are not always interchangeable.
- Replace the storage drive when the symptom follows that part across normal use and restore/setup states.
- Continue software, storage, power, or input diagnosis when the symptom appears only during setup or restore.
Look elsewhere when: Check storage, battery power, input state, and connector seating first when the symptom is tied to restore or setup.
What you may see: People describe clicking, sad iPod or folder screens, restore loops, disk-mode trouble, or storage that will not behave after replacement.
- Sad iPod, red X, clicking drive, restore loop, or disk-mode trouble.
Check first: Listen for repeat clicking or repeated spin-up attempts before replacing storage parts.
- Check whether the iPod enters disk mode, restores cleanly, and is recognized by the computer.
- If a drive or flash adapter was just installed, recheck cable seating, adapter orientation, and formatting before buying another part.
Most likely cause: The storage drive can be involved, but the drive cable, adapter formatting, power stability, or logic-board storage path may also be responsible.
- This model supports Rockbox dual-boot custom firmware. If Rockbox is installed and the iPod shows storage or boot issues, isolate whether the issue is firmware-specific or hardware.
- Check storage / restore route, connector seating, and board-side damage before ordering.
- Choose this storage drive only when clicking, restore failure, or disk errors follow this part or its connection path.
- Choose this drive when the symptom remains isolated to this assembly, its ribbon, or its connector path after first checks.
- Replace the storage drive only when the storage or restore symptom is tied to this part's role in the startup path.
- Use cable, adapter, or board diagnosis first when restore behavior changes with seating, formatting, or another known-good storage device.
Look elsewhere when: Check the storage cable, adapter setup, battery power stability, and board connector when the symptom changes after reseating or swapping storage.
What you may see: People describe symptoms that change after opening the iPod, reseating parts, or disturbing nearby flex cables.
- A symptom starts after opening the iPod or disturbing an internal flex cable.
Check first: Inspect the relevant ribbon and board connector before replacing the part.
- Look for lifted latches, bent contacts, debris, corrosion, creases, or torn flex material.
- Check whether the symptom changes after careful reseating.
Most likely cause: The storage drive may be fine while its ribbon, connector, latch, or contact path is loose, dirty, damaged, or not fully seated.
- Connector seating, ribbon damage, or ground-path issues can involve this part, a nearby connector, or a board path.
- Choose this storage drive only when the part's own flex or contact path is damaged.
- Reseat or clean only where the repair procedure supports it.
- Replace the storage drive when the flex, connector tail, or assembly contact path is physically damaged.
Look elsewhere when: Check the board-side connector or adjacent cable first when the damage is not on the replaceable assembly.
What you may see: People describe charging, USB recognition, sync, or dock-connector behavior that is intermittent or missing.
Check first: Try a known-good cable, power source, and computer port before opening the iPod.
- Inspect the dock connector for debris, bent pins, corrosion, or looseness.
- Separate charging-only failure from computer-recognition or sync failure when choosing a part.
Most likely cause: Choose this storage drive only when charging, sync, or dock behavior is tied to this part or its connector path.
- Replace the storage drive when inspection points to this part's role in the dock, USB, sync, or charging path.
- Continue battery, storage, or board diagnosis when the port looks healthy but power or sync still fails.
Look elsewhere when: Check cable, power source, battery, storage restore state, and board condition when the dock path is not clearly isolated.
What you may see: People ask whether a similar-looking part from another capacity, case thickness, or generation will work.
Check first: Match the exact model, generation, capacity, and case style shown for the product.
- Do not use a symptom to override fitment: a wrong-variant part can create new symptoms after installation.
Most likely cause: This storage drive may help only when it matches the model and variant being repaired.
- Use the storage drive variant matched to the exact iPod.
- Recheck fitment before diagnosing a newly installed part as defective.
Look elsewhere when: Check fitment before replacing nearby parts or ordering another copy of the same wrong variant.
What you may see: People describe a new problem appearing immediately after battery, storage, display, audio, or control work.
- A new symptom appeared after battery, storage, audio, display, or control work.
Check first: Reopen only as far as needed to inspect the areas touched during the repair.
- Compare the new symptom with what worked before the repair.
- Check cable seating, latch position, and part variant before replacing a second part.
Most likely cause: A post-repair symptom can involve the storage drive, but disturbed ribbons, latches, grounding, connector seating, or the wrong variant part are common checks before ordering again.
- Check post-repair regression, connector seating, and board-side damage before ordering.
- Choose this storage drive only when the part itself was torn, creased, or damaged during service.
- Correct seating, latch, or variant problems first.
- Replace the storage drive when the repair damaged that assembly or its flex path.
Look elsewhere when: Check the exact connector or assembly disturbed during the repair before treating the new part as failed.
Symptom remains after basic checks
What you may see: The iPod still points back to Replacement Hard Drive (80GB, 5.5G Enhanced) after cable seating, battery stability, and nearby connector checks.
Check first: Retest with known-good cables or adjacent parts where practical before ordering.
Check next: A nearby cable, connector, battery, storage device, display path, audio path, or board path can mimic a bad drive.
Symptom changes when touched or reseated
What you may see: The symptom changes after moving the part, reseating a cable, or applying light pressure near the connector path.
Check first: Inspect the connector, latch, flex, solder joints, and nearby board area for damage or corrosion.
Check next: This can still be a connection issue rather than a failed drive alone.
Problem began after another repair
What you may see: The issue started immediately after opening the iPod, replacing another part, or disturbing an internal cable.
Check first: Reopen only as far as needed and inspect the exact area touched during the previous repair.
Check next: Post-repair symptoms often trace to seating, latch, screw, or cable issues before Replacement Hard Drive (80GB, 5.5G Enhanced) itself is confirmed bad.
Sad iPod, clicking, restore, or storage trouble
What you may see: People describe clicking, sad iPod or folder screens, restore loops, disk-mode trouble, or storage that will not behave after replacement
Check first: Listen for repeat clicking or repeated spin-up attempts before replacing storage parts
- Check whether the iPod enters disk mode, restores cleanly, and is recognized by the computer
- If a drive or flash adapter was just installed, recheck cable seating, adapter orientation, and formatting before buying another part
- Try booting into Apple firmware first by holding Menu during startup before treating the storage device or logic board as failed
Storage Drive ribbon, connector, or contact path
What you may see: People describe symptoms that change after opening the iPod, reseating parts, or disturbing nearby flex cables
Check first: Inspect the relevant ribbon and board connector before replacing the part
- Look for lifted latches, bent contacts, debris, corrosion, creases, or torn flex material
- Check whether the symptom changes after careful reseating
Symptoms changed after repair or reassembly
What you may see: People describe a new problem appearing immediately after battery, storage, display, audio, or control work
Check first: Reopen only as far as needed to inspect the areas touched during the repair
- Compare the new symptom with what worked before the repair
- Check cable seating, latch position, and part variant before replacing a second part
Restore, sync, setup, or frozen-state symptoms
What you may see: People describe restore loops, sync trouble, frozen screens, language/setup screens, or diagnostic states that make a part look suspect
Check first: Separate a one-time software or restore state from a repeatable hardware symptom
- Check whether the symptom changes in disk mode, diagnostic mode, or after a supported reset
- If the state appeared after part replacement, inspect the related ribbon and connector before buying again
- Try booting into Apple firmware first by holding Menu during startup before treating the storage device or logic board as failed
Fitment or model-variant mismatch
What you may see: People ask whether a similar-looking part from another capacity, case thickness, or generation will work
Check first: Match the exact model, generation, capacity, and case style shown for the product
- Do not use a symptom to override fitment: a wrong-variant part can create new symptoms after installation
Repair considerations
Repair specialists who work on this model consistently flag these checks before replacing the drive — they help confirm the drive is the right fix and not a nearby fault:
- Restore/format steps can erase data or indicate storage failure
- Treat ribbons, tabs, and ZIF connectors as fragile
- Use reset, Disk Mode, restore, or iTunes/Finder behavior as a software/storage check
- Inspect ZIF latch, socket, or clamp condition
- Reseat or inspect ribbon cable and connector seating
- Check drive noise, SMART/data signs, or storage recognition
Do Not Buy This Drive Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| Variant or capacity does not match this listing | Use the 30GB hard-drive page or the flash-mod route because this 8mm drive will not fit the thin rear case. |
| You see a folder icon, clicking noise, or restore failure | Start with the battery page before ordering storage. |
| Charging, swelling, runtime, or power is the primary problem | Start with battery health, charger behavior, and spin-up load before buying storage. |
| The problem is the Hold switch or headphone jack, not this part | Verify the Hold slider, lock indicator, and shared headphone/Hold cable before replacing this part. |
| Cable, computer, sync, or port behavior is the primary problem | Inspect and reseat the storage cable, ZIF latch, and board connector before replacing storage. |
| Recent service or connector disturbance is the main clue | Inspect and reseat the cable, latch, or connector path disturbed during service before buying another part. |
- Model A1136 is the iPod 5th Generation (Video)
- There is no separate firmware upgrade available for the iPod 5th Generation (Video) A1136 80GB.
- The iPod 5th Generation drive is interchangeable, but the 30GB model uses a slim drive.
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 drive.
Open ribbon-cable latches only as described; over-lifting or side-loading the latch can damage the connector. Do not fully separate the case halves until the remaining ribbons are released; the back panel can still be connected by ribbon cables. Check drive-ribbon seating and bumper placement while the iPod is open.
Repair Guide
Repair guide summary: iPod 5th Generation (Video) Hard Drive Replacement.
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Before opening the iPod, confirm that the hold switch is locked. With the iPod screen-side down and facing you, the slider should sit all the way to the right.
Do not get discouraged if the iPod takes several opening attempts; work slowly until the case releases. Release the first bottom retainer clip with the plastic opening tool. Point the tool edge toward the metal rear case to avoid scratching the plastic front.
Use these retaining clip locations: four along each side, one on top, and two along the bottom. This helps avoid frustration and reduces the chance of scratching the plastic cover.
Each side of the iPod has four retaining clips. Use a plastic opening tool to separate the plastic front from the metal rear case. Slide the plastic opening tool into the iPod's left side with the tool edge pointed toward the metal rear case. A small guitar pick can help with opening. Place it in the seam and slide it around the case to release the clips more smoothly. Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the plastic opening tool and moving it to the left. Keep working this way until the entire side of the iPod is loose. Then slide a plastic opening tool to the right of the Hold button. Work very carefully while inserting the tool because the display is fragile.
Gently glide the plastic opening tool on the top of the display, making sure to release the retaining clips. The other sides of the iPod should now release easily. If they do not, work plastic opening tools along the right side the same way you did on the left side. In this step, separate the front of the device from the back about an inch (or a couple of centimeters). The iPod casing is now open, but do not fully separate the two halves yet. Two ribbon cables still connect the back panel to the remaining iPod assembly.
With angled tweezers or a plastic opening tool, slide the brown connector latch upward where it secures the orange battery ribbon cable. Pull from both sides of the latch. Lift it only about 1-2 mm to release the cable; do not lift farther or remove it, or the white connector may come with it. Do not raise the assembly very far; lifting too high could pull the battery connector out of the logic board. Move the brown connector straight upward. It is fragile and can break if shifted to the side. Hooks at the bottom hold the cable in place. If an arm breaks, reinstalling the battery cable becomes difficult; put the cable in the slot and press the brown holder into place to stop the cable from slipping out. Take the cable out of the connector.
At this stage there should be one orange ribbon cable still attaching the front housing to the back. At this stage you are able to take out and replace the blue rubber bumpers, or keep going with separating the case. You can replace the battery without separating the case, but opening it farther can make the work easier. Doing so requires one extra cable removal and adds some damage risk.
Raise the hard drive so the headphone jack ribbon connector is exposed. If the hard drive bumpers come loose, put them back with the notch seated in its original orientation.
With the plastic opening tool, gently raise the brown tab of the headphone ribbon cable connector. The tab can rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable. With your fingers, draw out the headphone jack ribbon cable.
The front and rear case halves should now be fully separated.
With a small plastic opening tool, release the black hinge clamping the hard drive ribbon cable. Rotate the tab upward 90 degrees toward the logic board to free the ribbon cable. With your forefinger, hold the ribbon cable in place; detach the drive from the ribbon cable. Confirm that the hard drive rubber side bumpers are installed on the drive. Use the side bumper installation guide for placement. If needed, transfer the blue foam padding from the hard drive to the replacement drive.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Restore and sync | Confirm the iPod restores cleanly and mounts with the computer and cable you plan to use. |
| Check under load | Listen for repeated spin-up, adapter resets, or restore loops that can point back to cable seating, formatting, or battery stability. |
| Still not working? | Reseat the storage cable and verify formatting or adapter setup before blaming the logic board. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Use these questions to narrow the part path before ordering. They keep each answer focused on a different diagnostic or fitment decision.
Can I upgrade a 30GB iPod Video to this 80GB drive?
Not as a drop-in drive swap. The MK8010GAH is an 8mm drive for thick 80GB 5.5G Enhanced models, while the 30GB thin case has 5mm clearance. Use the 30GB drive page or the flash-mod route for thin-case capacity upgrades.
What does error 1416 mean during restore?
Error 1416, 1429, or 1439 can point to storage formatting, a failing drive, a loose ZIF cable, or host-computer restore trouble. Reseat the storage cable, try Disk Mode, and restore from a known-working Windows iTunes or older macOS setup before blaming the logic board.
What if my iPod is not recognized by iTunes or Finder?
Not recognized can be a storage problem, but it can also be the 30-pin cable, dock connector, USB port, battery stability, or macOS compatibility. Confirm charging, try another cable and computer, then inspect the drive cable and storage path.
Should I replace the drive for recovery mode or a frozen iPod?
Recovery mode, a frozen Apple-logo stall, or a restore loop is a warning sign, not automatic proof of a bad drive. Check battery health, cable seating, formatting, and firmware restore behavior before ordering storage.
After a board or internal-part swap, what should I check if a 5G Video will not boot or shows the sad iPod icon?
First make sure the replacement part matches the exact 5G or 5.5G variant. Those logic boards are separate revisions, and storage parts also vary by drive and case layout. If the part match is correct, check the drive or flash adapter, HDD ribbon cable, display, click wheel, and headphone/hold assembly before blaming the board. Disk Mode, diagnostics, SMART data, and HDD specs can help decide which area to keep testing.
What should I check before buying this drive for storage and ground look alikes?
Battery power problems can look like storage or control failures. Voltage sag during HDD spin-up can produce sad-icon behavior, high-draw flash storage can stress the power path, and changed battery or flash-mod geometry can affect ground pressure.
What should I check before replacing this drive?
Reseat the storage ribbon squarely and confirm the latch is closed before replacing the storage device again. Check adapter orientation, case clearance, and capacity/format expectations when using a flash path. Inspect the relevant ribbon and board connector before replacing the part. Look for lifted latches, bent contacts, debris, corrosion, creases, or torn flex material. Check whether the symptom changes after careful reseating. Use Disk Mode, restore behavior, drive noise, or diagnostics to separate storage media from cable and power paths. Reseat the storage ribbon/ZIF latch and inspect the cable before replacing the drive or flash adapter again. Confirm capacity, case thickness, and adapter fitment before treating a storage symptom as a bad drive. Choose this drive only when the storage path remains isolated after ribbon and fitment details. Choose this storage drive only when the part's own flex or contact path is damaged. Check the cable and storage connector path first when the symptom started immediately after a storage swap. Check the board-side connector or adjacent cable first when the damage is not on the replaceable assembly.
Why people land on this part
Use the checks above to separate this hard drive from nearby parts before ordering.
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Worth Knowing
- Uses Parallel ATA (ATA-6 / UDMA-100) interface — ZIF-40 (40-pin, 0.5mm pitch) connector
- 8mm height — fits thick case only
- HDD cable(s): 821-0386-03 (Toshiba-drive cable, all A1136 capacities); 821-0387-03 (Hitachi-drive cable, all A1136 capacities); 632-0340 (Hitachi-drive cable alternate supplier identifier, all A1136 capacities)
- 5.5G Enhanced exclusive - the 80GB drive was not part of the original 2005 5G lineup.
- Error 1429 is most commonly caused by a bad hard drive or improperly connected storage
- The "www.apple.com/support/ipod" message indicates a failing hard drive, which is the most common cause of this error.
- Error 1416 is commonly caused by drive communication issues
- Sad iPod icon with Apple support URL indicates hard drive failure
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Related: Replacement Hard Drive (30GB)Use this listing for thin 30GB models.
