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iPod Nano 2nd Generation Case Faceplate Repair Guide

iPod Nano 2nd Generation Repair Guide01

 

 

 

Case Assembly

Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.

 

 

 

 

 

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Carefully insert an iPod opening tool in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic top.

Lift the top bezel off the iPod. It's glued on using a mild adhesive, so some force may be required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When removing the the bottom bezel, be sure not to bend the plastic surrounding the dock connector. Carefully insert an iPod opening tool in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic bezel

Lift the bottom bezel off the iPod. It's glued on using a mild adhesive, so some force may be required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove the following two screws:

One #00 Phillips screw with a larghead near the headphone jack.

One #00 Phillips screw with a smaller head near the side of the iPod. This screw strips easily, so be sure to press down firmly on the screwdriver.

 

 

 

 

 

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Use a metal spudger to carefully pry the headphone jack out of the casing. DO NOT remove the headphone jack from the iPod entirely, as it is connected via a fragile ribbon connector to the click wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Slide the headphone jack out until the white plastic housing is no longer held in place by the metal casing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove the newly-revealed Phillips #00 screw from beneath the headphone jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the top of the iPod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lift the bottom bezel bracket out of the iPod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The highlighted connector attaches the click wheel and headphone jack to the logic board. This cable must be disconnected from the logic board before continuing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Use a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack cable from the logic board. You need to gently pry the connector toward the front of the iPod until it comes loose from the logic board.

 

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