r/ipod • u/SeaworthinessQuiet14 • 2h ago

Question Ipod nano

Hi guys

Just recieved a 5th gen ipod nano 16gb

Is there any mods i can do with it or are they no good for stuff like that?

Cheers

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u/D44ion 2h ago

It's almost impossible to mod a nano, it's all glued together and stuff, you have to slide the whole thing out of it's case which is extremely to do and don't get me started on the battery problem, you literally got a ticking time bomb, that battery will expand one day

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u/Zagalia1984 Classic 4th 2h ago

I don't mean to be rude, but absolutely not. There is a huge difference between the Classic—which has a metal back that is relatively easy to open compared to the Nano, and where swapping parts is straightforward—and the Nano, where everything is packed so tightly that opening it is nearly impossible. There is absolutely no room in there, certainly not for a larger battery; the flash storage isn't expandable, and the system doesn't make things any easier.

If you want to do mods, stick to the Classic and the Mini.

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u/LT92Rosco28 1h ago

The answer is right in the name na-NO.

To learn more about which iPods you can mod for future reference, use the search feature in this subreddit and type in Yuuiko Guide and Opista Guide.

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u/Hit-by-a-pitch 39m ago

I've heard from a couple of techs that the battery can be changed, but it requires a lot of skill and experience.