How to Mod Your iPod (5/5.5 Gen)

Step 4 IPL Bootloader

We'll be installing a bootloader. Don't worry, it's not too hard.

First download the files.
loader2:http://ipodlinux.org/w/images/b/b1/Ipodloader2-2.6.tar.gz
ipodpatcher:http://download.rockbox.org/bootloader/ipod/ipodpatcher/win32/ipodpatcher.exe

please note, you'll need either 7zip or winrar for this part.
extract the contents of ipodloader2-2.6.tar.gz to c:\documents and settings\youruser
replace youruser with the account you're on now. after that, go to where you extract the files and put ipodpatcher inside the new folder

press the windows key and r until you get a popup box. now type cmd in the box and press enter.

when the black box pops up
type: cd ipodloader2-2.6
type: ipodpatcher -ab loader.bin

wait for it to do whatever and then exit the window.

eject your ipod and hold the menu+center button until it restarts.
this is like a "power off" for the apple firmware, so remember it, you'll need it again.

please note: the picture shows ipodlinux in the startup options. i won't be covering that because it takes a long time and is pretty much just a pain in the ass.