Description
iFlash-CF
CF (Compact Flash) Adapter for the iPod
For those seeking solid state storage capabilities for their iPod, the iFlash-CF allows you to install and use CF Compact Flash Cards.
With much lower power consumption than the original Hard drive, longer runtimes and quicker user interface.
Simple plug & play installation – iPod works as before just much better !
iFlash-CF Top View
iFlash-CF ZIF View
iFlash-CF Angle View
Features
- Thin profile – only 5mm thick with the CF card installed
- DDK Zif Connector – Gold plated and perfectly matches the Apple HDD Ribbon
- UDMA – Fully compatible with the latest UDMA Spec CF Cards
Compatibility
IMPORTANT: Read iFlash Compatibility Chart for iPod model specific limitations
- iPod 5g Video 30Gb, 60Gb
- iPod 5.5g Video 30Gb, 80Gb
- iPod 6g Classic 80Gb, 120Gb, 160Gb *Limited to 128Gb
- iPod 7g Classic 160Gb (late 2009)
- For fitting in to 4g iPods you will require an iFlash converter
Installation
Installation Guide (click on images for detailed instructions)
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Using suitable tools, release the holding clips, making your way around the case till it opens. I suggest watching some iPod opening videos on the internet.
Open iPod
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Before pulling the case apart, release the battery cable – lift the black lock bar -or- gently using even pressure pull up the battery ribbon away from the connector.
Release Battery cable
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Rest the front and back side by side, be careful to not cause too much stress on the headphone ribbon.
Opened up
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Lift and flip back the hard drive. Gently lift the black bar to release the ribbon from the HDD.
HDD removal
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Remove all rubber bumpers and strips from the iPods if any remain after the HDD is removed. iPod is ready to accept the iFlash board.
Ready for iFlash board
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Install CF card on the iFlash-CF, also lift the black bar to accept the ribbon.
Install CF card
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CF card installed and iPod is ready to be closed.
Installation Complete
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Slide battery cable in to the connector and push down the black latch to lock the ribbon in place.
Refit battery ribbon
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iPod is now ready to restore & sync using iTunes.
Ready to restore
CF Cards
User Reported working CF cards (updated: 4th December 2016)
Note: Manufacturers can and do change the internal circuitry of cards which may effect compatibility, especially of older CF card models.
- 7dayshop 300x 32Gb
- A-Data Speedy 8Gb
- A-Data Speedy 16Gb (some reports of filesystem problems, could be card specific)
- A-Data Speedy 32Gb
- A-Data Speedy 533x 32Gb (new) (reported ok on 6th gen Classic and up)
- Apacer Photo Steno III 133x 16Gb
- AXTREMEX UDMA 600x 128Gb
- CnMemory 80x First Class Gold 32GB (5g reported ok)
- CnMemory 300x Ultra High Speed Edition 32GB
- Dolgix 133x 32Gb
- Dolgix 133x 64Gb
- Dolgix Blaze6C 600x 128GB (not working on 5.5g)
- Duracell 133x 32Gb (Dane-Elec)
- Duracell ProPhoto 32gb 300x UDMA (DU-CF30-32G-C)
- ExtreMEmory Performance 16Gb
- Hirsch x64 16Gb
- Integral Ultima Pro UDMA6 300x 64Gb (reported ok on 5g)
- Integral Ultima Pro UDMA6 128Gb (reported ok on 5g/5.5g)
- Kingston Elite Pro 133x 8Gb
- Kingston Elite Pro 133x 16Gb
- Kingston Elite Pro 133x 32Gb
- Kingston Elite Pro S2 32Gb
- Kingston Ultimate 266x 16Gb (not working 5g and 5.5g)
- Kingston Ultimate 266x 32Gb (all including 6g up)
- Kingston Ultimate 266x 64GB
- Komputerbay Professional High Speed 266x 32Gb (all gens)
- Komputerbay Professional Extreme Speed UDMA6 (90Mb/s) 600x 64Gb (possible issues on 5g/5.5g)
- Komputerbay Professional Extreme Speed UDMA6 (90Mb/s) 600x 128Gb (possible issues on 5g/5.5g)
- Komputerbay Professional Extreme Speed UDMA7 (150Mb/s) 1000x 32Gb (format Fat32 for 5g/5.5g)
- Lexar Platinum II 80x 4Gb
- Lexar Platinum II 80x 8Gb
- Lexar Platinum II 200x 16Gb
- Lexar Professional 300x 8gb
- Lexar Professional 400x 128Gb (UDMA7 not working on 5.5g)
- Lexar Professional 600x 128Gb (UDMA7 not working on 5.5g)
- Lexar Professional 800x 128gb (UDMA7 not working on 5.5g, 128Gb limit on 7.5g)
- Lexar Professional 400x 256gb
- MemoryStar Professional 400x 32Gb
- Mustang Interlagos 32Gb 633x
- NOS Ultimate NOS 300x 128Gb (35Mb/s) (Ok on 5.5g)
- Patriot Signature 8Gb 266x (PSF8G266CF)
- Patriot Signature 64Gb 266x
- Peak Technology 16Gb
- Photofast 533X 64Gb
- Pretec 233x 32Gb
- Pretec 233x 64Gb (Reported 6th gen and up)
- Samsung OEM 150x (ebay) 16Gb
- Samsung OEM 150x (ebay) 32Gb
- Sandisk Ultra 50Mb/s UDMA 333x 32Gb
- Sandisk Ultra II (all capacities)
- Sandisk Extreme 60Mb/s UDMA 400x 32Gb
- Sandisk Extreme III (all capacities) (excludes new 30Mb/s 2008 models)
- SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB (90Mb/s)
- Silicon Power 32GB CF200X
- Silicon Power 64Gb 400x
- TakeMS Hyperspeed 120x 16Gb
- TakeMS Hyperspeed 120x 32Gb
- Topram (Ebay and Amazon) 32Gb (Possible problems with 6g Classics)
- Transcend 133x 8Gb
- Transcend 133x 16Gb (Restore Loop problem for cards purchased since Feb 2009)
- Transcend 133x 32Gb (Restore Loop problem for cards purchased since Feb 2009)
- Transcend 400x 32Gb (TS32GCF400) (newer cards have restore loop issues 5g/5.5g)
- Transcend 400x 64Gb (TS32GCF400) (newer cards have restore loop issues 5g/5.5g)
- Transcend 800x 256Gb (Working ok in 5g, 6g/7g reports as 127Gb works ok otherwise)
- WINTEC Filemate Professional 400x 8Gb (3FMCF8GBS-R)
- WINTEC FileMate Professional 400x 32GB
- WINTEC FileMate Professional 600x 64GB
- Vaultor Speed Genius 800x UDMA7 128Gb
Reported NOT to work
- Apacer 133x 32gb
- Hama 2Gb
- PQI 32Gb
- Ridata Lighting Series 233x 16Gb
- Ridata Lighting Series 233x 32Gb
- Samsung OEM 280x (ebay) 4Gb
- Samsung OEM 280x (ebay) 8Gb
- Samsung OEM 280x (ebay) 16Gb
- Sandisk Extreme III 8Gb (30Mb/s 2008 version)
- Sandisk Extreme III 16GB (30Mb/s 2008 version)
- Silicon Systems ssd-c64mi-3012 64gb
- Topram (ebay) 16Gb
