iPod (2nd generation)

2nd generation · 2002–2003

Available in

  • White

Identification and specifications

Product family
iPod full-size
Generation
2nd generation
Year(s)
2002–2003
Model / A-number
A1019; M8737/M8740/M8738/M8741
Capacity
10, 20 GB
Colours
White
Identifying features
Touch-sensitive scroll wheel, monochrome display, FireWire; Windows support added.
Flash / iFlash notes
No standard iFlash path; iPodWiki says 1st/2nd gen struggle due to FireWire dependence.
Rockbox support
Rockbox port exists; consult live matrix for early-generation limitations.
Popular mods
Battery replacement; cosmetic repair; Bluetooth hardware mod requires soldering; no standard iFlash upgrade.
Catalogue notes
Mod sources: https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/IFlash; https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/IpodPort; https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/Bluetooth_modification. USB-C compatibility is unverified; https://ipodwiki.com/wiki/IPod_modding exposes only an unfilled/red USB-C link. Dates cross-check: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/index-ipod-specs.html.

Recent listing evidence

Working

Not yet verified

Search results were generic or bundled 20 GB category snippets and did not identify a matching A1019 unit with a usable U.S. price. Checked Oct 2026.

For parts

Not yet verified

No exact-model U.S. parts/repair price was captured; generic category and foreign listings were excluded. Checked Oct 2026.

Parts & upgrades

Storage

Factory capacities
Factory HDD: 10, 20 GB; iFlash fitment for this exact SKU is not confirmed.
Upgrade path
Not yet verified.
Maximum practical capacity
Not yet verified.
Fitment notes
The iFlash compatibility chart starts with 3rd generation; no adapter is confirmed for this model.

Low confidence

Front / back shell

iFixit lists a 2nd-generation front panel; rear-panel capacity/finish fitment was not verified.

The front part excludes the touch-wheel face; confirm whether replacement cosmetic pieces are needed.

Medium confidence

Click wheel

Not a Click Wheel generation: iFixit sells a generation-specific Touch Wheel for the 2nd-generation model.

Do not order a later capacitive Click Wheel assembly for this model.

Medium confidence