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iPod mini (1st generation)

1st generation · 2004–2005

Available in

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Blue
  • Green

Identification and specifications

Product family
iPod mini
Generation
1st generation
Year(s)
2004–2005
Model / A-number
A1051; M9160/M9434/M9435/M9436/M9437
Capacity
4 GB
Colours
Silver, gold, pink, blue, green
Identifying features
Small anodized-aluminum body, monochrome display, click wheel; 4-GB microdrive.
Flash / iFlash notes
CF/CF-to-SD flash replacement is supported; use a mini-specific adapter. Compatibility of each iFlash-branded adapter is product-dependent; verify its model matrix.
Rockbox support
Supported; Rockbox port available; consult live matrix.
Popular mods
CF/SD flash mod; battery; Rockbox; cosmetic color/case restoration; Bluetooth hardware mod (soldering).
Catalogue notes
Mini is a popular first flash-mod target. Mod sources: https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/IFlash; https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodPort; https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/Bluetooth_modification. USB-C feasibility not verified. Dates cross-check: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/index-ipod-mini-specs.html. ReclaimStuff mini-category band; not generation/condition-specific.
Specification source ↗ Value source ↗

Typical recorded value

$55–$100 USD

Rough range shared across the whole iPod mini line, not specific to this generation. Per-model sold prices are coming.

Parts & upgrades

Battery

Part / capacity
iPod mini battery, models EC007-3 / EC007-5; iFixit says compatible with all iPod minis. Battery capacity in mAh is not stated in the cited source.
Fitment
All iPod mini generations, including HP edition by family

Medium confidence

Source 1 · iFixit ↗

Storage

Factory capacities
Factory HDD: 4 GB; iFlash fitment for this exact SKU is not confirmed.
Upgrade path
Not yet verified.
Maximum practical capacity
Not yet verified.
Fitment notes
iFlash primary compatibility material does not list the Mini or this HP SKU; do not assume the secondary-source reports apply.

Low confidence

Source 1 · iFlash ↗Source 2 · iFlash ↗Source 3 · Apple Support ↗

Click wheel

1st-gen mini click wheel, Apple part 632-0246-A; seller lists 4 GB blue/gold/green/pink/silver models.

Generation-specific part numbers differ; do not assume 1st/2nd-gen interchange. iFixit says 1st- and 2nd-gen Mini click wheels have different connector sizes and are not interchangeable; choose by generation, then color/text style.

Medium confidence

Source 1 · imods.com ↗Source 2 · iFixit ↗Source 3 · iFixit ↗

Screen / LCD

Generation-specific iPod mini LCD listing (1.67-inch, 138×110 pixels); cross-generation interchange is not confirmed.

Match the display generation and connector before ordering.

Medium confidence

Source 1 · iFixit ↗

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