My 6.5 Gen iPod Flashmod Did Not Go To Plan...

8 Views

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Published Oct 3, 2026

In this video, I flashmodded my 6.5 Generation iPod Classic to give it SD card storage, a new battery, and a cool pink shell. After the main build I came across a few issues… Follow along to see the full build, then all the problems I had to overcome afterward.

???? Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
00:20 - Starting the build
01:15 - Opening the case
05:28 - Replacing the clickwheel
06:59 - New faceplate
08:25 - SD card & adapter installation
09:36 - Removing the battery
10:15 - Disassembling the backplate and reassembling the new one
13:06 - Reconnecting faceplate and backplate
15:10 - PROBLEMS
15:15 - iTunes 1429 error
15:46 - Clickwheel not working
16:48 - Rockbox install attempt and bootloader issues
18:18 - Eventual fix

???? LINKS TO EQUIPMENT I USE FOR MODDING:
My EU Amazon iPod Mod Equipment List: https://amzn.to/3Uq9EAX
My US Amazon iPod Mod Equipment List: https://amzn.to/3SGgYHY
SD Card adapter: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007706525231.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.17.7b9e5c5fcCsLp8&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

#iPodClassic #TechRestoration #FlashMod #iPodRepair #RetroTech