Ipod mini hard disk problem

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Ipod mini hard disk problem

Hi all.

I have an ipod mini since 2 years, and I have a problem yet.
If I put more than 50 songs on, iTunes freezes and I can't connect the ipod with a computer.
If I want to change songs, I must restore settings using ipod updater.
Windows said that hard disk is broken.
Also I had 2 ideas :
First, I thinked to create a partition of 500 Mo that include borken sectors, and another of 3,2 Go formated in fat32 that include songs. But after 3 days of search, I think it's impossible to change ipod partition's configuration.

Then, I'm wondering if I'll buy a 4Go microdrive w/ Compact Flash it'll working with ipod.

Thanx in advance for answers.

Posted on Jul 5, 2006 3:32 AM

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Charlie S

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Jul 6, 2006 9:18 AM in response to Slum

Hi Slum

iPods have spinning hard drives like computers that can be very sensitive. If you can get some songs onto the machine but not past a certain point, my guess is there is probably a faulty drive to blame. If it is under warranty (and there isn't physical evidence of you dropping it or something like that) then I'm sure they'd repair or replace the iPod as they see fit. Make an appointment with the genius, as they're the only ones who can determine faulty drives.

Hope this helps.

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Slum Author

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Jul 6, 2006 12:04 PM in response to Charlie S

Hi Charlie.

Thanx for your answer.
The iPod isn't under warranty, so the only solution I have is to change the hard disk.
I found a cheap microdrive @ http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Photo-Video-Numerique/Carte-memoire/Microdrive-et-Mi ni-Disque-Dur/IBM-HITACHI/374393-Microdrive-4-Go.htm
Do you think it can be ok for replacing ?

Thank you.

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Charlie S

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Jul 6, 2006 12:39 PM in response to Slum

Hi Slum

Unfortunately, I don't know very much (if anything) about replacing hard disks in iPods. The only other advice I can give at this point is to direct you to the Apple iPod recylcing program, where you can turn in your old iPod in for a 10% discount towards a new one.

Here's the site:
http://www.apple.com/environment/recycling/

I hope everything goes well.

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