![]() Padding – make sure you use the supplied foam pads or thermal pad to secure the iFlash board and stop it moving around. Rubber Bumpers – remove all rubber bumpers and strips that are for the original HDD from the iPod, these are not required for use with iFlash adapters. The iPod motherboard side can sometimes be warped – you may be able to recover it by straightening it slightly, otherwise you will need a new ribbon. HDD Ribbon – If you are having any issues it will generally be due to a damaged or faulty HDD ribbon, to confirm remove ribbon and inspect for cracks or tears. ZIF Connector – lift the black bar on the ZIF connector on the iFlash board before trying to fit the HDD ribbon, the zif connector should always face out (this is the opposite to the original HDD). With care and the correct use of the tools, it is totally possible to open with no damage. Opening iPods – take your time to minimise damage to the case back, there are plenty of videos on the internet which show iPods being opened – we suggest watching some to understand how the iPod is held together. While we can recommend products the choice comes down to your personal preference and of course budget, but our list makes a good starting point for the decision process! General Tips ![]() Other users like the idea of mSata or M.2 drives, you may have some drives left over from previous upgrades or projects. you may prefer to get the iFlash-Quad rather than the iFlash-Solo. Of course if you are after flexibility and want to start with 128GB before slowly moving up to say 512GB or even 1TB. NOTE: Make sure your iPod model is listed as compatible with the iFlash board recommended especially the 3rd and 4th Gen iPods. Using the iFlash-Solo, iFlash-Dual or iFlash-Quad IFlash-Solo with 128GB to 256GB SDXC card IFlash-ATA1 with 128GB to 256GB SDXC card IFlash-Solo and 4th Gen Converter with an 128GB SDXC card Our recommended upgrade path by iPod model for newbie modders are : 3rd Gen ![]() However, we do understand especially for new users just starting in the world of iPod modding the choices can be overwhelming. Everyone is different and we think providing choice is important hence why we have an extensive range of products to fit with everyones needs / desires / budgets and the need to go extreme □
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