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Add INTERNAL Bluetooth Capability To Your iPod 4G

Step 3Modify Headphone Jack

Modify Headphone Jack
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The Jabra unit usually gets its input through a standard mini headphone plug but we'll be connecting directly into the iPod's headphone jack circuit board so take your small Phillips screwdriver and remove the whole assembly from the metal backing. Don't lose the screws!

Using your tiny Torx screwdriver, remove the while plastic bezel from the circuit board.

Locate the Ground and Right/Left channel pins on the circuit board and solder three wires approximately 3" long. These will go to the Jabra Bluetooth circuit board.

Trim a small portion of the white plastic bezel as shown to allow room for the wires.
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Hello, my name is Eddie. I'm one of those people that can't leave well enough alone so I'll inevitably take things apart and modify them to suit my needs. As evidenced from my Instructables, I've b...
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