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Hello, I’d like a Gen 5.5 (enhanced) iPod Classic/Video. I have a 6th gen, and know it sounds bad compared to my original 4th gen. That said, the 6th gen is a bit thinner than the thick 5th gen versions. Sadly, you have to get the thick version to get a higher song capacity (20k instead of the 7.5k you can have on the thin 30gb version). So, can I get a thick 80gb 5th gen enhanced, change the HDD for the SSD adapter, get a thin back plate and battery, and be good to go?
@cavscout Just to make sure, you can’t use any case parts from the 6th to the 5th gen etc. You will need a 5th gen backplate to fit your 5th gen. You can use the thin backplate but have to make sure that it is deep enogh to place the SSD etc. into the iPod. Also, make sure that you watch the battery. The 30GB is thinner than the 80GB and if the case is to shallow, the bigger battery will break the LCD. Where is your duty station?
Is this what you are thinking? Tarkan iFlash-Solo SDXC Adapter for the iPod. I have the dual unit: Tarkan iFlash-Dual in mine. Here’s the IFIXIT guide you’ll need to follow to open the iPod up: iPod 5th Generation (Video) Hard Drive Replacement
