need help in identifying my iPods

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need help in identifying my iPods

I have two iPod classics. Both claim to be model 1238. one is noticeably thicker with a black matte finish and the other is thinner with a matte gray appearance.

What is the difference?

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Posted on Oct 26, 2020 1:12 PM

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Phil0124

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Oct 26, 2020 1:16 PM in response to reddog690

The A1238 model number refers to a variety of iPods [Classics] released at different times and which would be of different colors and dimensions.

See here: Identify your iPod model - Apple Support

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Oct 26, 2020 2:49 PM in response to reddog690

The one ending in YMZ would be the 2007 version according to the support document I linked to

While the one ending in 9ZU is the 2009. Version confirmed by entering the serial number here: https://checkcoverage.apple.com

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Oct 26, 2020 1:49 PM in response to Phil0124

here are the photos of the back sides

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reddog690 Author

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Oct 26, 2020 1:47 PM in response to Phil0124

Hi Phil, I had seen the article but am still having difficulty. Unit one has a SN ending in NYZU while the other ends in ZYMX. Does that help?

Thank you.

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