I bought a 40Gb in 2003. I can't overstate how revolutionary it was to carry all your music with you. I had a Belkin FM transmitter on it and every radio I had was tuned to it. My music literally followed me more seamlessly than it does today. Bluetooth is better but FM was idiot proof. It's hard to be impressed by tech in the way the iPod was impressive. Everyone had portable audio and everyone had lots of physical media at home. And everyone had to choose what to carry around with them and what to play at any one time because changing took time. The iPod completely upended that forever. Its on-demand access to all your music foreshadowed streaming access to *all the music*. I'm now looking back to resurrecting my dead 3rd Gen. It caught the click of death after about three years of intense daily use. With no tutorials of any kind online at the time I made a hole in the touchwheel trying to open it. I'm encouraged to see new batteries, storage and boost convertors available to give the poor battered thing some new life.
I have a samsung galaxy s21 ultra...over 300 songs on it through bluetooth, but apart of me missing just having a wired ipod headphones. :( So I'm looking to buy a retro ipod.
I also went the archive route, but I checked 2004 since that's when the 40GB model shown was manufactured. It was only $399 by then. Nobody was paying $1,000 for small electronics back then! Even a few hundred bucks for a base iPod was regarded as way overpriced by many.
Hugh and dankpods are very different people. One who is an expertise in electronic and another is a musician but both are collectors. Love dank and hughy.
For my own footnote. I still use the older iPod Mini (2004-2005). I absolutely LOVE the thing and will keep it forever. Upgraded the drive to an SSD (64 or 128, I forgot). New battery and Rockbox'ed it. Sound is amazing. Have countless extras for parts. It's easy to work on, reliable. The only minor thing about it that I do not like is that cable that connects the MB to the HD is delicate and can get damaged. Even when ordering that cable off of eBay, I have received damaged ones. Beyond that, it is a perfect device.
I loved the update process on the first iPod -- how many people happen to have multiple generations of old MacBooks lying around just in case they are needed?
Nice restoration :) I've been watching DankPods as well and the phrase "someone's been in here before" rings bells! I had a problem (once before) with one of those adapters on my Philips 20GB media player. I'll have another look at it at some point to see if I can get it working (not that I need to bother with the Philips as its original 20GB IDE HDD works OK). Also, thanks to watching your videos, DankPods videos, and a video fron Budget Builds Official (all about iPods), I bought myself an 80GB iPod Classic (can't remember which generation). It's a great device - all I need to do is transfer my music on it via Itunes, as being a Windows PC user, I've been predominantly using Windows Media Player.
As old as you are? Man, I'm old. I bought a 20GB 3rd gen iPod in 2004. I still have it and it's in near mint condition. I've replaced the battery twice in it. It's no longer my daily music player (I have a 7th gen and my iPhone for that), but I still really like the look and feel of it. The 40GB model was $399 US in 2004. My 20GB model was $299 and came with a case, the dock, the remote, and all the accessories.
4 years late, but anyway I just repaired the same gen 3 classic iPod and the easiest way to restore is via USB on either XP or Windows 7 with Apple's iPod Updater, 2005-03-23 for Windows (it has all the firmware, so no internet needed), worked flawlessly, just restore then plug into power socket via firewire brick, exit disk mode and reboot while plugged in. No faffing around in disk utility with old/newer macs, which all failed or wanted to use firewire.
The price of a 40 gb was $499. It was really expensive. I bought a few of these models and I had the same problem with one of the headphones. Really cool design
This brought back some memories, I actually still have my original 40gb ipod sitting in a box somewhere lol. And yes I did actually use up all 40gbs back in the day, evanescence discog ftw lol. I'm an Aussie BTW and I think I paid like $500 or $600 for it, but the fact I used it for a solid 10+ years I think it was good value
oh god what a nightmare with the restoring. how does apple still have the 'plug and play everything is so easy and perfectly engineered and user friendly' reputation? also BAT-TREE
@3:40 - RE: OS Restore. The 3rd Gen iPod I bought new here in Canada back in the day , and still have to this day, came with a cable that was USB 2.0 and Firewire. You plugged the Firewire into the charge brick and the USB 2.0 into the computer for sync. Made just about everything about it a pain in the butt. Glad that by the time I got my iPhone 3GS that replaced carrying around 2 devices, that Apple had overcome this restriction.
I think many users in the 2003 era would have not been able to fill 40GB of space. Not only were the only files available from Apple (in ITunes default mode) in AAC, they were only 128kb. When you buy music now in AAC, the smallest files are 256kb.
Super amazing video man, I love the work you do, very clear info also is inspiring how you put efforts time and money into bringing up of Apple devices back to life. Keep it up Huges.
In my head, this is what I looked like fixing my own iPod classic as a teen. In reality, I just banged on it until the clicking sound stopped. Worked for another 10 years though so I guess it worked. Haha!
¨this looks like a fun little project¨ Nice one, Hugh. Such a trip. BTW when you work with several of the same item, you first detect problems, then open and try to repair swapping parts, and finally resolve what are you going to do. Humble suggestion. Also all those scratches can be removed or at least hidden with some medium car wax.
You can get these faceplates like new by wet sanding with 2000 and then buffing with an excenter polisher and compound (otherwise used for car detailing).
The buzzing sound is either a short or a grounding issue...test for continuity and check if something has gotten inside the charging port. Then try bathing the board in isopropyl alcohol and scrub it with a soft bristle tooth brush to get rid of anything debris on the board...then heat it to about 100c with a heatgun(avoid the plastic bits as much as you can and focus on the memory module..you also can try 200c to reflow the solder)....good luck!
Good morning sir I have problem with my apple ipod 3rd generation 30gb classic I have installed new battery and connected to pc on disk mode and restored and then its comes with ipod restored disconnect on PC when I disconnect the cable on ipod screen it shows disk mode and says on disk mode is this right to reset 3nd gen to hold men and play buttons together? Which I did this I get connected to power when I connected to power by USB fire adapter I see there is loading bar on the display when finished its goes to apple logo and I can hear hard drive making click sound and its stays in apple logo and nothing happens? I reset again by holding men and play buttons it restart and again stays on apple logo can you please kindly help me on this issue waiting for your reply Thankyou
0:57 Dankpods: I raised that boy
*_SOMEONES BEEN IN HERE_*
🎶Someone's been in here🎶
No just joking it was me
@@afrociaal8073 what
everyone on here talking about DankPods and I am 100% ok with that
"sahmone's bin in heere!"
Dankpods would approve
Yesss
Yas he would say someones been in here
Dingus
Haitch pea
Just thinking that myself.
Hugh and Dankpods should do a collab
Yes
Wade should
@Örs Bota **gasp**
pandemic: I'll stop you right there
exactly and they are both aussie
0:57 SOMEONE’S BEEN IN HERE!
Hugh is 17 years old & mastered the art of repairing... What am I doing with my life?!
We're watching a 17 year old that has mastered the art of repairing... What are we doing with our lives?!
He loved his job so he learned and practiced from the internet and became this professional 👌 we are learning too from his vedios
I absolutely love how he just pulls up 3 computers just to restore the iPod
I bought a 40Gb in 2003. I can't overstate how revolutionary it was to carry all your music with you. I had a Belkin FM transmitter on it and every radio I had was tuned to it. My music literally followed me more seamlessly than it does today. Bluetooth is better but FM was idiot proof.
It's hard to be impressed by tech in the way the iPod was impressive. Everyone had portable audio and everyone had lots of physical media at home. And everyone had to choose what to carry around with them and what to play at any one time because changing took time.
The iPod completely upended that forever. Its on-demand access to all your music foreshadowed streaming access to *all the music*. I'm now looking back to resurrecting my dead 3rd Gen. It caught the click of death after about three years of intense daily use. With no tutorials of any kind online at the time I made a hole in the touchwheel trying to open it. I'm encouraged to see new batteries, storage and boost convertors available to give the poor battered thing some new life.
I have a samsung galaxy s21 ultra...over 300 songs on it through bluetooth, but apart of me missing just having a wired ipod headphones. :( So I'm looking to buy a retro ipod.
Someone’s been in here!
DankPods Itself!
"yea it's me"
SOMEONES BEEN IN HERE!
Dankpods: someone's been in here!!
*stares longingly at the 1 grit*
There is such thing as a Dankpod
@stephensnell5707 holy shit, I made that comment 3 years ago
Somebody's been in here. #DankPodGang
“These iPods are almost as old as I am”
Welp, I’m dead inside.
Are u fucking kidding me?
Really? I caught the sads :(((((((((((
Just get your batteries changed, you’ll be fine
i checked internet archives
the 40GB was $499
20GB was $399
and 10GB was $299
( prices are in USD )
What Are The Aussie Prices
For Hugh
#dankpods
@@Stick_official1 40gb is 685, 20gb is 548 and 10 gb is 410
I also went the archive route, but I checked 2004 since that's when the 40GB model shown was manufactured. It was only $399 by then. Nobody was paying $1,000 for small electronics back then! Even a few hundred bucks for a base iPod was regarded as way overpriced by many.
Kristopher Tope I Tried The Wayback Machine But I Get Redirected To The US Site
I guess that's the closest we'll go
Hugh and dankpods are very different people. One who is an expertise in electronic and another is a musician but both are collectors. Love dank and hughy.
DankPods would love this.
His chanel is great and he is hilarious but he should branch out and mess around with tech that is not ipod related
he does, check out some of the recent vids, he’s doing a lot of different things at the minute👍
I was thinking the same thing dude
Yep, especially since he fixed the first one using "the cheap and dirty" method. 😁
@@elgigante2001 give her the old one grit
91tech almost dies trying to open the iPod, Hugh just pops it right out lmao
Hugh Jefferys watches Dankpods confirmed
The phrase "Someone's been in here" works too well with this video
For my own footnote. I still use the older iPod Mini (2004-2005). I absolutely LOVE the thing and will keep it forever. Upgraded the drive to an SSD (64 or 128, I forgot). New battery and Rockbox'ed it. Sound is amazing. Have countless extras for parts. It's easy to work on, reliable. The only minor thing about it that I do not like is that cable that connects the MB to the HD is delicate and can get damaged. Even when ordering that cable off of eBay, I have received damaged ones. Beyond that, it is a perfect device.
"SOMEONES BEEN IN 'ERE!!" ~ Dankpods
I loved the update process on the first iPod -- how many people happen to have multiple generations of old MacBooks lying around just in case they are needed?
Needs a 1 grit for the old hard drives
I would like this comment, but I can’t ruin that lovely number of likes.
@@itsbriarwallace I can
@@itsbriarwallace me too
The following people are asking for your location: *DankPods*
Do you want to share your location?
Yes <
No
*Location sharing for 1 hour.*
They're both aussie
I think DankPods is from Adelaide. Hugh is from Frankston in Melbourne
0:44 0:55 SOMEONE’S BEEN IN HERE
"These Ipods are almost as old as I am"
HOW OLD ARE YOU?? I refuse to believe that someone so young is so talented in restoring phones
I was saying the exact thing lol
Dankpods wants to know your location
@Ellis The DJ iPod UA-camr, you should check him out you're going to see Dankpods comments all around lol
Error Internet disconnected
Dankpods would be in his Glory watching this
I was thinking about that
Dude! That’s sooooo true
This guy should do a collab video with Dank Pods
yes
Yeah. Or else he's gonna be a Dingus
They are also both Australians
Or with Jerry Rig everything so he can fix them again xD
Aussies gonna Aussie.
Nice restoration :) I've been watching DankPods as well and the phrase "someone's been in here before" rings bells!
I had a problem (once before) with one of those adapters on my Philips 20GB media player. I'll have another look at it at some point to see if I can get it working (not that I need to bother with the Philips as its original 20GB IDE HDD works OK).
Also, thanks to watching your videos, DankPods videos, and a video fron Budget Builds Official (all about iPods), I bought myself an 80GB iPod Classic (can't remember which generation). It's a great device - all I need to do is transfer my music on it via Itunes, as being a Windows PC user, I've been predominantly using Windows Media Player.
As old as you are? Man, I'm old. I bought a 20GB 3rd gen iPod in 2004. I still have it and it's in near mint condition. I've replaced the battery twice in it. It's no longer my daily music player (I have a 7th gen and my iPhone for that), but I still really like the look and feel of it. The 40GB model was $399 US in 2004. My 20GB model was $299 and came with a case, the dock, the remote, and all the accessories.
Mate, Someone's been in here!
*SOMEONE’S BEEN IN HERE!*
4 years late, but anyway I just repaired the same gen 3 classic iPod and the easiest way to restore is via USB on either XP or Windows 7 with Apple's iPod Updater, 2005-03-23 for Windows (it has all the firmware, so no internet needed), worked flawlessly, just restore then plug into power socket via firewire brick, exit disk mode and reboot while plugged in. No faffing around in disk utility with old/newer macs, which all failed or wanted to use firewire.
Dankpods be like: "HEY I'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE"
I bought a custom USB charger for mine, with 5V to 12V conversion built-in. Nice video Hugh.
Bought one of these 3rd gens brand new when I was 30. Stolen off my desk at work. SIGH loved it.
Brings back memories.
The price of a 40 gb was $499. It was really expensive. I bought a few of these models and I had the same problem with one of the headphones. Really cool design
DankPods makes it look so easy
This brought back some memories, I actually still have my original 40gb ipod sitting in a box somewhere lol. And yes I did actually use up all 40gbs back in the day, evanescence discog ftw lol.
I'm an Aussie BTW and I think I paid like $500 or $600 for it, but the fact I used it for a solid 10+ years I think it was good value
Hugh Jeffreys: Uploads an ipod repair video
Everyone in the comments: *Dankpods! Someone’s been in here!*
Hugh: 2 of 3 Done!
DankPods: SOMEONE HAS BEEN IN HERE!
Always love these vintage iPod videos - thank you for this great content!
They weren't the best iPods though and would quite power hungry because of the Hard Drive rather than Flash Storage
Ah yes, a young dankpods apprentice. Brings tears to my eyes.
I don’t see why he isn’t at 1 million yet, I subscribed when he nearly just started and it’s been fun watching his channel grow
oh god what a nightmare with the restoring. how does apple still have the 'plug and play everything is so easy and perfectly engineered and user friendly' reputation? also BAT-TREE
"THE BOIS ALIVE!!!!"-dankpods
*Dankpods* viewers also watch this channel
Me: breaks iPad mini while trying to fix it aka ripped the lcd flex then I couldn’t hear anything after turning it on
Hugh Jeffery: a very fun project
R.I.P. Zaid Mujadidi's iPad Mini
I'm sure many people yelled "someone's been in here"
@3:40 - RE: OS Restore. The 3rd Gen iPod I bought new here in Canada back in the day , and still have to this day, came with a cable that was USB 2.0 and Firewire. You plugged the Firewire into the charge brick and the USB 2.0 into the computer for sync. Made just about everything about it a pain in the butt. Glad that by the time I got my iPhone 3GS that replaced carrying around 2 devices, that Apple had overcome this restriction.
0:07 The council will now decide your fate
I still have mine. So this video is great tool for me to get it up and running
Proud Filipino here as I seen your videos that these hard drives came from the Philippines. 🇵🇭
I swear to god your video adds a unique touch to my day
He must be really confused with the comments,
And yes, SOMEONES BEEN IN HERE
This was the first ipod i ever saw. a classmate brought his to school in 04 and he was instantly the coolest kid in class lol.
This sounds really interesting thanks for your content 😁😁😁😁
Same
I think many users in the 2003 era would have not been able to fill 40GB of space. Not only were the only files available from Apple (in ITunes default mode) in AAC, they were only 128kb. When you buy music now in AAC, the smallest files are 256kb.
you should do a collab with dankpods, its gonna be interesting watching 2 australian opening up iPods
Yessssss it wouldn’t be a 2003 iPod if avril lavigne wasn’t playing
Super amazing video man, I love the work you do, very clear info also is inspiring how you put efforts time and money into bringing up of Apple devices back to life. Keep it up Huges.
All of the comments are about dankpods and i love it
DankPods Will Be Proud.
TEAM UP WITH DANKPODS
In my head, this is what I looked like fixing my own iPod classic as a teen. In reality, I just banged on it until the clicking sound stopped. Worked for another 10 years though so I guess it worked. Haha!
Gonna be honest I thought this was an upload from dankpods
The battery on that first iPod was absolutely horrifying and needs to be quarantined
"these ipods from 2003 are almost as old as I am"
now i feel really old
You did the cheap and dirty way when flash modding that iopod
I am so proud of the dankpods comments.
From where do you get all these free stuff?
Someone has been in here!
-Dankpods
-Hugh
You are doing great, Hugh.
thanks for the tip about restoring the ipod i spent hours trying to do it with no luck but after your tips it was working just fine thank you
SAMEONES BIN IN HERE!
¨this looks like a fun little project¨
Nice one, Hugh. Such a trip.
BTW when you work with several of the same item, you first detect problems, then open and try to repair swapping parts, and finally resolve what are you going to do. Humble suggestion.
Also all those scratches can be removed or at least hidden with some medium car wax.
2003 is apparently vintage now, bloody hell.
SOMEONES BEEN IN HERE
You can get these faceplates like new by wet sanding with 2000 and then buffing with an excenter polisher and compound (otherwise used for car detailing).
This was my first iPod loved it 👌
The buzzing sound is either a short or a grounding issue...test for continuity and check if something has gotten inside the charging port. Then try bathing the board in isopropyl alcohol and scrub it with a soft bristle tooth brush to get rid of anything debris on the board...then heat it to about 100c with a heatgun(avoid the plastic bits as much as you can and focus on the memory module..you also can try 200c to reflow the solder)....good luck!
I'm just here for Dankpods comments. Good on'ya mate.
one of my favourite youtuber! keep up the good work!
My favourite part of my Saturday, thanks Hugh! ❤️
Man the content is released at that moment. Why?????
I dont know what it is but it so satisfying to watch those videos 😍😂👏
Love how many DankPods fans there are here :))
Comments:
95%: Dankpods related
4%: Everything else
1%: This comment
Actually your comment would be around .5%
I see these comments on every video with several reoccurring comments
Thank you so much. I was able to put a compact flash on my ipod because of your discoveries!!!
Where is DankPods with that 1 grit like he would use that beauty to fix that dead iPod right up.
I feel so old seeing these ipods i had 3... im 32 btw
No one gives a freak !!!
@@chocolatemilkshake9168 shut yo ass up young whipper-snapper lol
Bruh I'm about 13 and I feel old just realizing that 2012 was 8 years ago.
King Dee, Gaming and Memes brah just thinking about that is insane. 8 years ago, how time flies and I’m only 17.
'These ipods are almost as old as I am' I left school in 04' - I now feel really old!
You need to do a collab with DankPods
6:07 *DONT ASK ME HOW I KNOWEEEEWWWWWWW* _table smack_
"The MacBook froze"
Apple users: "No...That's not true...That's impossible!"
thats what they get for using a crapintosh
crapple is so bad lol
I have the very same 40 GB 2003 iPod. Works fine. Charging off a OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock right now.
thank you for removing the gunk. thats the most satisfying part
Good morning sir I have problem with my apple ipod 3rd generation 30gb classic I have installed new battery and connected to pc on disk mode and restored and then its comes with ipod restored disconnect on PC when I disconnect the cable on ipod screen it shows disk mode and says on disk mode is this right to reset 3nd gen to hold men and play buttons together? Which I did this I get connected to power when I connected to power by USB fire adapter I see there is loading bar on the display when finished its goes to apple logo and I can hear hard drive making click sound and its stays in apple logo and nothing happens? I reset again by holding men and play buttons it restart and again stays on apple logo can you please kindly help me on this issue waiting for your reply Thankyou
Great video as always!
What do you plan yo do with them? Keep them in storage? Sell them?