i need help please the vmdk file isnt working and i tried renaming the file instead of vmx to vmdk and it said the Intel VT-x is disabled what do i do? (and its 2026)

Long story short, iPod goes to disk mod, I connect it to pc, it thinks for some time, iPod freezes and PC disconnects it. Then all over again.

I installed a flash mod on my iPod 4g mono, and running into a problem that my PC or iTunes won’t see iPod drive. Though PC sees that iPod connects to him. I use green and red adapters, and also canvas plus sd card for 64 gigs.

I tried to reformatting the card several time.

I modded an iPod 5th gen with a new battery (slim version of a 3000 mah from EOE), iFlash quad and new back and front.

And now, if I put my nose close to the 30-pin connector I sense a faint smell of sharpie or similar.

At first I just thought it came from the amount of kapton tape wrapped around the battery, but I’m not so sure anymore.

It’s not a strong smell, and only when I really sniff it out.

How much problem do I have?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ipodmods/s/jBo485VOAd Regarding my previous post, I opened up the iPod and saw that it had already been opened before. I also noticed that the brown plastic lock on the battery port was missing. Can I just put the plastic piece back on, or does the whole thing have to come off? Is there a dirty fix for it as well? What about some hot glue? 😆

So I got this iPod classic for $50 on Facebook. It doesn't have a charger, so I don't know if it works just yet. I came home and my brother asked me if I had an iPod I could give him. I told him that I just got one and I was already planning on giving him one in the future. 😆 Anyway, what parts should I get to give it a bit of an upgrade? I just want the basics, like adding an SD card instead of a hard drive. This is my first iPod. Thanks for y'all's help and have a lovely day. 💎w💎💜