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How to Rescue a Crashed iPod Video: 5th Gen Hard Drive Replacement Guide How to Rescue a Crashed iPod Video: 5th Gen Hard Drive Replacement Guide There is a specific kind of heartbreak that happens when you slide the "Hold" switch on your classic iPod, click the center button, and instead of your music library, you’re greeted by the dreaded "Sad Folder" icon or the sound of a clicking hard drive . In today’s guide, I’m walking you through how I rescued a 30GB 5th Generation iPod Video with a crashed drive. It’s a bit of a "rough and tumble" repair, but it’s completely doable at home with a little patience and the right tools. The Challenge: Getting Inside the Casing The 5th Gen iPod is legendary for its sound quality (thanks to that Wolfson DAC), but it is famously difficult to open without a fight. You have to pry along the seam where the me...

How to Install Custom Firmware on the iPod 5G for a Fresh New Look Are you ready to breathe new life into your iPod Video 5G? With a custom firmware installation, you can give it an updated interface similar to the iPod Classic, complete with Cover Flow. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you install custom firmware and add this unique feature to your iPod. Step 1: Set Up Your iPod Connect Your iPod to Your Computer : Plug your iPod into your computer using a compatible USB cable. Disable iTunes : If iTunes opens automatically, close it. Ensure it’s not syncing or otherwise accessing your iPod. Enable Disk Mode : Make sure your iPod is in disk mode, which allows it to function as a hard drive on your computer. This is essential for the custom firmware installation. Step 2: Download the Necessary Software For this process, you’ll need two key pieces of software: iPod Wizard : This is the tool that will enable...

GIVE YOUR iPOD VIDEO 5G / 5.5G A NEW LOOK Below you’ll find an update video to applying a new theme to your iPod Video 5G/5.5. This first video had a bit of AC/DC playing in the background near the end of my video and the audio was canceled due to copyright restrictions. So here’s the revistied tutorial (2.0 edition) on giving your iPod Video 5g/5.5g a fresh new look. [amazon_carousel widget_type=”SearchAndAdd” width=”400″ height=”200″ title=”Apple iPods” market_place=”” shuffle_products=”True” show_border=”False” keywords=”apple ipod” browse_node=”” search_index=”Electronics” /] This tutorial will show you how to install the iPod Touch theme on to your 5g/5.5g iPod Video. Required Software: 1. iPodWizard: http://www.getipodwizard.com/download.php 2. Touch Hack 2.0 (5g/5.5g): http://www.drivendesign.us/touch.html =================================== TRY THESE DOWN...