Replacement Hard Drive (Microdrive) For Apple iPod Mini - 4gb Is this the part I need? -Fix sad face-Fix folder icon-Fix clicking-Fix sync issues-Fix music skippingIf your iPod Mini shows a sad face support screen, it's likely the result of a failed hard drive. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your iPod randomly skips songs or has sync errors. A good way to tell if your iPod Mini hard drive has gone bad, is by putting the back of the iPod up to your ear on boot-up, and listening to the HDD spin up. A normal drive spins smooth, while a bad drive may click, scratch, or be very noisy. If you have the symptoms of a bad hard drive and can confirm the drive is not spinning smooth, there is a good chance the hard drive needs replacing.