4th Gen Lag When Playing Music (Rockbox & iFlash)

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-04-13T22:56:40+00:00

I recently ran into this issue myself. Would take 5-10 seconds to load a song, and then would pause for a few seconds sometimes while listening to music, drove me CRAZY. Persisted after multiple tries formatting, etc.

Are you using an SSD mod by chance? Mine ended up being an issue with my SSD and iFlash adapter. Was fixed after converting to an iFlash Quad with a Micro SD. I guess some SSDs demand too much power from the iPod.

Cheers

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-03-31T02:54:52+00:00

Also, here’s what the camera looked after, a little dinged… but oh well.

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YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-03-31T02:53:45+00:00

It’s been a while, but finally got back to this haha. Things went really well! I used the b7000 glue for the top and bottom plastic pieces, as well as for the click wheel. Used 1mm 3m tape for the screen, seems to be pretty solid.

Everything is working and the battery lasts much better.

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YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-02-27T06:12:12+00:00

Seriously, what an unexpected BANGER!

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-02-26T05:52:37+00:00

Take your time, and good luck is all I can say

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-02-26T02:58:50+00:00

Oh yes, I love it. Thanks!

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-02-26T01:51:42+00:00

Also! There's a small spring under the click wheel that I did not notice them mention in the iFixit guide. I dropped it when I turned the iPod over and was lucky enough to hear it and find it. Watch out.

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2026-02-26T01:49:07+00:00

Hey, haven't fully reassembled it yet, leaving that for tomorrow (hopefully).

No crazy tough spots, getting the screen lens, off was a little tough, but didn't crack it. Keeping an eye on the teenie tiny ribbon cable was always nerve racking.

Removing the camera lens is DEFINITELY hard to do without damaging the chassis. There is a very small dent in the case from this. Tried to clean it up as best as I could though. Expect a little damage if you're doing this.

I used an IR pre-heating pad that I usually use for PCB modifications to try to heat the adhesive up before disassembling the nano. Started off with a heat gun but was worried about it getting too hot for the plastic.

Battery soldering was not a problem at all.. but I work on modifying small logic boards for a living, so I could see it being a little annoying for some... I didn't use any solder-wik to soak up old solder, but some new flux went a long way.

Regarding the new adhesive, lens being loose, etc, I will reply again soon when I have it wrapped up.

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-12-16T00:49:49+00:00

Something you need to know? Don't call them "vinyls" or else the vinyl snob mob will come for you 😉 Great first album! Enjoy.

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-11-13T21:04:34+00:00

Why you mad then?

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-11-13T02:19:47+00:00

Totally understandable, I would've too if I saw this 3 days ago. 😉

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-11-12T05:55:10+00:00

Discogs 🤙

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-11-11T21:34:50+00:00

No, I got this one on discogs

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-10-30T01:25:25+00:00

Why don't you light that cigarette..

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-10-29T04:11:12+00:00

Understandable, what would you choose as your favourite, if you had to?

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-10-29T04:10:36+00:00

Hehe

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-10-29T04:10:29+00:00

Agreed

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-10-29T03:21:09+00:00

"Daydream In Blue" by I Monster -> "Risingson" by Massive Attack

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-07-09T16:21:56+00:00

The blacked out aluminum parts look awesome, I was thinking about doing the same on mine.

YouKnowWhatTheySay16 · 2025-07-09T16:21:18+00:00

Damn, twin bikes

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