I Gave My iPod Classic 5th Gen a Total Exterior Makeover

In this video, I replace both the front housing and the back plate on my 5th Generation fatback iPod Classic (iPod Video) to give it a fresh, custom look. Along the way I thought I'd see if it's possible to convert a fatback into a thinback… Follow along to see the full tear-down, shell transfer, and reassembly process! 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:30 - Opening the casing 00:51 - Disconnecting and removing the battery, hold switch & headphone jack 01:55 - Attempting to fit it into a thinback 02:45 - Reverting back to fatback! 03:18 - Removing the faceplate and screen 04:29 - Replacing the clickwheel 05:08 - Reassembling 05:49 - Installing the new faceplate 06:56 - Reinstalling the battery 07:20 - Reconnecting the headphone connector 07:46 - Reconnecting the battery 08:01 - Testing it works 08:11 - Closing the case 08:26 - Fixing a mistake 08:35 - A note about polish 08:46 - Outro 🔗 LINKS TO EQUIPMENT I USE FOR MODDING: My EU Amazon iPod Mod Equipment List: https://amzn.to/3Uq9EAX My US Amazon iPod Mod Equipment List: https://amzn.to/3SGgYHY SD Card adapter: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/100500... #iPodClassic #TechRestoration #FlashMod #iPodRepair #RetroTech