Diagnostics
Is your hard drive failing?
Read the iPod's built-in SMART data and understand the warning signs.
iPod expertise since 2012
Your music. Your iPod. Ready for another chapter.
Expert mail-in repairs, modern upgrades, and straightforward guidance for iPod Classic owners.
Every request is reviewed by Mike before you receive an invoice or shipping instructions.
Real restorationFrom well-loved to ready-to-play
Services
Keep the iPod. Change what is holding it back.
Choose a straightforward repair or design a more ambitious refresh. You will see an estimate first; final fit and parts availability are confirmed before invoicing.
Repair
Bring your iPod back
Battery, display, headphone assembly, and hard-drive diagnosis for the iPod you already know and love.
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Upgrade
Make a classic better
Modern flash storage, higher-capacity battery options, and careful testing for dependable everyday use.
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Customize
Build one that is yours
Preview faceplate, click wheel, and back-case combinations before requesting your custom mail-in service.
Explore customize options →A careful mail-in process
No mystery checkout. No surprise shipment.
Repair work is personal and configurations vary. Your request is checked before payment so the invoice reflects a build that makes sense for your specific iPod.
Full process & packing guide- 01
Configure
Identify your model, choose services, and tell us what is happening.
- 02
Confirm
Mike reviews compatibility and sends a clear PayPal invoice.
- 03
Ship
After approval, you receive an order number and packing instructions.
- 04
Repair & return
Your iPod is serviced, tested, and returned with tracking.
Learn before you decide
Practical help for iPod Classic owners
The same hands-on experience behind every repair also powers a growing library of diagnostics, tutorials, and buying guidance.
Mac guide
Restore and sync with current macOS
A clear walkthrough when Finder recognizes an iPod but the restore will not finish.
Customer notes
Trusted with the iPods people want to keep
A small selection of feedback originally posted by MRG Studio customers on eBay.
“The iPod is in pristine condition and works perfectly. It couldn't be better.”
“Amazing. Thank you. Looks like brand new. Will order again. Highly recommended.”
“I love it! Excellent product, great packaging, and the seller is very kind and responsive.”
Start with an estimate