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I need to tell you that the 20GB drive in the 4th Generation iPods will
be the weak point in that device for the rest of a 20GB 4th Gen's life. This includes the
the black and white non-Photo iPod, the iPod with Color Display 20GB and
the "U2 20GB iPod" in the Black case with Red dial. There are more problems and failures
of the 20GB drive in these models than any other drive I've encountered, in or out of an
iPod... and I've worked on computers since 1982 in 8 hardware
environments using 12 operating systems. It seems to be a point of
compromise, either by Apple in selecting that specific drive or the
level of quality control used by the manufacturer. I've used the 40GB 4th
generation personally... 3 to 5 hours a day for the past two years without
any problems. My 4th Gen 40GB iPod is the same as the 20GB models except
for the drive size... and mine has always worked
If I had a 20GB system of that vintage, here's what I would do:
When the 20GB failed, I would replace the 20GB drive with a 30GB (new or
used). The Toshiba MK3004GAH or the MK3008GAL drives seem to sell for
about $80 delivered on ebay. When I have them and sell them for $65
There are occasions when I'll also have a good working 20GB
replacement. These sell typically for $55 delivered on eBay, I have them
at $40
I'm in Sonoma County... Northern California wine country.
If you live nearby, are traveling through or live in the San Francisco Bay Area bring your iPod to me and I can do the work while you wait or go wine tasting for a while. Send me an
email just to make sure I have on hand whatever parts your repair will require.
Call or email me
with questions or to set up a repair. You can also call, I am here most days from 8am to 8pm
Toll Free 1-877-iPod-Pro (1 - 877 - 476-3776)
Send the device to:
Frank Walburg
2145 Service Court
Santa Rosa, Ca 95403-3139
Methods of payment
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