Step 4 in 'upgrading' iPod Classic to be 'at par' with 2009 iPod Classic

Times are hard these days. Many lose their jobs and join the growing pool of the unemployed. Despite all that, many still want to acquire an iPod or update their older iPod's to the new 2009 iPod models like the 2009 iPod classic. While many lined up in Apple and other stores to make their purchase, some crafty individuals tried the the dexterity of their hands and did the "upgrades" themselves. Below are the steps from ifixit.com on how to "upgrade" your 80GB or 160GB thick hard drive iPod classic to become "at par" with the 2009 iPod classic:

Installing iPod Classic Hard Drive
Introduction
Difficulty: Very difficult
Upgrade your storage with a new hard drive.

Tools used in this guide
1.5" Thin Putty Knife
Metal Spudger
Spudger
iPod Opening Tools
Parts relevant to this guide
iPod Classic 80 GB Hard Drive
iPod Classic 160 GB (Thick) Hard Drive
Paginated Single Page Steps

Step 1 — Hard Drive
Apple designed their new iPods to be very difficult to take apart without destroying major components. Because of the metal faceplate, the metal backing, and the 13 (yes, 13) metal clips holding the case together, this is one of the toughest iPods to disassemble. Proceed with caution and the warning that you may significantly damage your iPod beyond its present condition. Also, you may want a few extra pairs of iPod opening tools during installation, as they are easy to ruin when opening the iPod. Have fun!
Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.

Step 2
Opening this iPod is challenging. Don't get discouraged if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened. One thing to notice is the angle of the plastic iPod opening tool's tip while inserting it into the iPod. Ideally, the angle should be as vertical as possible while still clearing the edge of the rear panel.
Insert a plastic iPod opening tool into the seam between the front and back of the iPod.

Step 3
Insert another plastic iPod opening tool into the seam between the front and back of the iPod, leaving at least 1.5 inches of space between the two tools.

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Just be careful that you do not destroy your old iPod classic, otherwise you will end up buying the 2009 iPod classic and end up with no savings at all.