
Mar 24, 2017. For Example: if you are using 2GB memory card then you can increase it 2GB to 4GB,4GB to 8GB,8GB to 16GB. That means you can convert 2GB card into 16GB by using “SDATA Software”. Keep In Mind. Download SDATA Software from the below link only. Your Sd card or Pen Drive should be Formatted. Yesterday I just installed Ubuntu (linux) alongside Windows and I used my 16GB usb memory through the process. I simply performed a format to the USB.
We all have or know of someone who has an iPod with a dead hard drive. Of course you can simply buy another drive but you're back to the same power-hungry, failure-prone, fragile rotating media.
Instead, upgrade your iPod to use Flash Memory. Sure a hard drive can hold all 30,000 of your songs, but even a 4GB card can hold over 24 hours of music - I usually change out songs often enough that I don't need to carry 20+ Gig of songs at all times. Before you comment, I know there are a few people out there who have already done the upgrade. I don't claim to be the first to do this but I am the first to write an instructable for it (I think). You can also check out my new Bluetooth 5G iPod Video at Let's get started! NOTE: If you're looking for my instructable on how to add Internal Bluetooth capability to your iPod, Step 1: What You Need.
1) Unlike my other instructable where I showed, you cannot simply replace the hard drive with a flash card. The 1.8' drive and CF interfaces are similar but you will need an adapter to bridge the interface from the card to the HD connector on the iPod. I purchased the adapter for under $15 from an Asian vendor on eBay. It is not pretty but it works. 2) You will also need some cardboard and some hot melt glue or double sided foam tape.
3) iPod-Opening tools (non-marking plastic tools and/or flathead screwdriver. 5) Your iPod wall charger unit 5) Of course, you will need a fully ATA-Compliant Compact Flash card. Any size will work, but you can now get 8GB cards for under $70 as of this writing. I've had good luck with Transcend and Sandisk. Check the specs, not all cards will work.
Step 2: Open Your IPod. Once the drive is out, use it as a template to cut out a small piece or cardboard. This will take the place of the hard drive and prevent the adapter and connector assembly from bouncing around inside your iPod. Next, plug in your flash card into the card adapter and plug the adapter into the HD connector as shown. Use some hot melt glue or foam tape to secure the adapter to the cardboard and the cardboard to the logic board.
Plug the battery back in and get ready to test it! Step 5: Test the IPod's Functionality and Restore. Carefully put the iPod pieces back together but don't snap closed just yet. Plug your iPod into the PC using the dock connector. If iTunes does not automatically open up, do so now.
At this time, iTunes should recognize your iPod and will give you the option to restore the iPod to its original settings. Click OK and wait for it to finish.
Once the restore process is complete, your iPod will display a message telling you that the unit needs to be plugged into its wall charger to complete the process. Plug in the iPod for a few minutes and check to see that your iPod works as it should!
Step 6: Before and After. I am using an iPod 4th generation. I am using he most up to date iTunes and iPod firmware on an iMac running Sierra. I am using the same converters and CFs as pictured in this article. I have replaced the battery which is charging well and holding its charge. I am using the original iPod charger cable on a Y splinter so that there are two USB ports supplying power. I have tried every combination of formatting and button choices on iTunes.
ITunes recognises the iPod and can see the CF but it will not restore. ITunes says cannot restore iPod cannot be found. What am I doing wrong? I tried this conversion and ran into an issue with the restore process, my computer recognizes the ipod and starts the restore but upon completion every time my ipod reboots to the damaged folder icon instead of the power block icon. I tested 3 different cards (im using a CF to SD and another CF to micro SD adaptor, I have both) and got the same results with all 3 regardless if I used a micro sd card or regular of different capacities. I tested it in another ipod and used 3 different usb sync cables, I also know the ipods ribbon cables and main board work fine, I swapped parts to double check.
I also have 2 of the micro drive adaptors and using the second one didnt make a difference either. Im stumped at this point and cant think of what it could be, if anyone has any idea of what could be causing this I would highly appreciate some help. Thank you for this instructable! I see people having compatibility problems with their adapters (mainly those using SD cards) so here are the components I used (from AliExpress): -This CF to SD adapter (7.28$) -This CF to 50 pin 1.8 inch hard drive adapter (3.98$) You just have to cut the small plastic edge on the right (really easy) and ignore the first pins on the left (see the 'Pin 1' indication) -->Total = 11.26 $ including shipping This worked with my white 20Gb 4th Gen iPod (model No: A1099) and a 32Gb micro SD card formated in FAT32 (you'll need a micro SD to SD adapter). Pro Tip: Use a guitar pick to open the iPod.