You might be familiar with the amazing modding scene around retro game consoles. Turns out, there's a similar cottage industry for classic iPods...and this time, we'll explore some of what it has to offer.

Sources and Links:
Elite Obsolete Electronics: https://eoe.works
iFlash CF and SD adapter photos: https://www.iflash.xyz
iPod mSATA photo: https://www.alphr.com/audio/1001325/h...
3000mAh battery photo:   / will_iflash_quad_and_3000mah_battery_fit_w...  
iPod storage limits by model chart: https://www.iflash.xyz/store/iflashc...

00:00 Introduction
00:26 iPod problems
02:54 I bought some parts
06:00 Take apart
09:33 Removing the front panel
12:04 Clickwheel replacement
14:50 Front panel installation and problems
18:54 Removing the battery and headphone jack
21:18 Back panel installation
22:05 Flash storage options
25:42 Battery considerations
28:36 Does it work?
28:59 Plastic wrap ASMR
29:18 I talk too much, sorry :(

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Music by Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com).
Intro music by BoxCat Games (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo....