Refurbishing an iPod Classic | 160GB → 1TB iFlash #4127

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Published Sep 19, 2026

Refurbishing and upgrading an Apple iPod Classic.

Need help with your own iPod Classic? Use MRG Studio’s repair builder to explore U.S. mail-in repair, storage-upgrade, battery, and custom refurbishment services:
https://mrgstudio.com/build

Helpful iPod Classic guides:
Battery and storage compatibility: https://mrgstudio.com/guides/ipod-classic-battery-storage-compatibility
Understanding the 128GB firmware limit: https://mrgstudio.com/guides/ipod-classic-128gb-limit-firmware-204-205

???? Original music composed and performed by MRG Studio.

The score for this video was produced in Ableton Live 11 using Crow Hill, ROLI, Orchestral Tools and Spitfire Audio LABS libraries.

Tools used:
• Ableton Live 11
• ROLI Double Base
• Crow Hill CELEST-A-TONE
• Orchestral Tools Rotary Big Band Horns
• Spitfire Audio LABS Vintage Keys & Pedal Pads

This 160GB grey iPod Classic received:
• New black front casing
• New blue click wheel
• New gold back casing
• New 3000mAh battery
• iFlash uDual
• 1TB microSD Card by TEAMGROUP

00:00 – Original 160GB Grey iPod Classic
00:10 – Opening the iPod
00:40 – Unplugging the Battery, Headphone Ribbon & Hard Drive
00:50 – Replacing the Back Housing
01:02 – Removing the Old Battery
01:07 – Transferring the Headphone & Hold Switch
02:01 – Fixing the Lock Switch Sticker
02:35 – Disassembling the Front Housing
03:11 – Removing the Logic Board
03:41 – Removing the Old Click Wheel
03:52 – Installing the New Blue Click Wheel
04:08 – Reinstalling Logic Board and LCD
04:44 – Assembling the Front Housing
05:25 – Preparing 3000mAh Battery
05:45 – Preparing iFlash uDual
05:57 – Installing 1TB microSD Card by TEAMGROUP
06:14 – Reassembly & Pre-Closure Testing
07:40 – Closing the iPod
07:50 – Finished Reveal

Every iPod has its own history. This 160GB grey Classic was transformed with 1TB of flash storage, a 3000mAh battery, and an entirely new black, blue, and gold exterior.

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