Before you get started, you're going to need the following components, easily orderable online. (1) iPod nano 2 GB model, white. (1) Soldering iron (1) Silver non rosin core solder (1) Phillips screwdriver (1) RAIDMAX IDE interface controller, model 323RS-0 (1) Maxtor Diamond Plus 9 200 GB IDE 3.5" HD (1) Rounded IDE Cable (1) Brain to figure out power consumption Note that this set of instructions will not work with the black version. Be sure to ask your retailer which model you are receiving prior to shipment. As well as not working with the black version, this will also not work with the 4 GB version so check the version and space before performing any modification to the iPod.