Owned by me from new and lovingly cared for over the years, this iPod Classic has now been completely refurbished and internally upgraded to modern standards.
This iPod Classic has been completely refurbished and internally upgraded to meet modern listening standards. I have removed the fragile, original mechanical hard drive and the degraded factory battery, replacing them with high-end, reliable solid-state components. Whether you want the nostalgic Apple Cover Flow experience or a high-end FLAC player, this iPod handles both flawlessly.
🛠️ The Upgrades: 256GB Solid State Storage: Upgraded using a premium flash adapter board and a genuine 256GB Samsung Evo MicroSD card - can be upgraded to 2tb. It runs silently, weighs noticeably less than a stock iPod, and skips tracks instantly without hard-drive lag. 2000mAh Extended Battery: The tiny original ~600mAh Apple battery has been removed and replaced with a massive 2000mAh square battery. Because flash storage draws less power than a spinning hard drive, this battery yields incredible playback time—lasting weeks on a single charge under normal use, full charge is **approx 100 hours!!
Internal Cleaning: The logic board and internals were carefully cleaned and dusted during the upgrade process.
Rockbox Custom Firmware: it bypasses Apple's limits and boots into Rockbox. This allows for drag-and-drop file transfers (no iTunes required), native high-resolution FLAC playback, and advanced parametric EQ controls. (Note: I have specifically calibrated the Rockbox battery profile to accurately read the new 2000mAh capacity). 🔍 Physical Condition: Front Faceplate & Screen: Clean and bright, with no dust trapped under the display lens during the rebuild. Metal Backplate: Shows the standard light scratches and scuffs expected of a mirrored iPod back, but overall in very good condition. It could be cleaned up with HG metal polish. Seams/Edges: The casing was opened with extreme care using proper tools (I'll include these). The side seams sit flush and are not bent, warped, or chewed up. 📦 What is Included: 1x Modded Apple iPod Classic (256GB / 2000mAh) This listing is for the iPod, generic 30-pin charge cable and original iPod earphones.
Buy with absolute confidence—this is a meticulously built project by an audio enthusiast, ready for a massive music library.