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DIY Fix Broken iPod!

Step 1Easy does it

Easy does it
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  • C:\Documents and Settings\business\Desktop\IpodCrackedOpen.jpg
  • C:\Documents and Settings\business\Desktop\ipod.bmp
The first thing is to take the iPod apart.

This is not a big deal, there are little plastic holds around the iPod, and the flat head screwdriver will allow you to pry it open at the plastic parts.
(see pic)
Once completed, you can just snap the ipod back together so it looks exactly the same, just dont get too frustrated if it takes a few minutes to get the first clip.


Use a MICRO flat head screw driver. Go in from the side as shown in the demo, but to get it started angle the screwdriver down so that it slides in between the plastic and metal, then take a bigger sized micro screw driver to open it the rest of the way.
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9 comments
Jun 26, 2007. 4:48 PMnolenk8t says:
Any suggestions for the *ahem* vintage models? i.e. when they first came out? seriously. my paper-weight is the, original, ipod. There are no little plastic pull-out parts, and it looks pretty solid.

thanks!

Jun 23, 2010. 10:47 AMjulzbella says:
i have the vintage one that was lying around dead for about four years .... you can pry it open pretty much the same way, it's a bit tougher though. you may want to go look for a spare battery online (chances are yours are dead by now) and get that, it'll come with the kit to pry it open. insert both the battery as well as the folded name card. i got mine open with the micro screwdriver but damaged it a teeensy bit, however i have a cover for it so no biggie. in short, solution works!
Jun 23, 2010. 10:45 AMjulzbella says:
This was absolutely genius! I fixed an old ipod 3rd generation, the black and white screen ones with the four buttons (menu, play, forward/back) .... as well as an ipod photo 4th generation. I signed up just to give a heads up comment and to thank the contributor for a marvellous idea. Saved me loads off buying a new one!
May 27, 2009. 2:36 PMklingledingle says:
Thanks a lot this work great! I got my ipod free from a friend cause he had the sad ipod sign and didn't want to send it in so i took it off his hand and now...FREE IPOD! lol
Feb 8, 2009. 12:48 PMKevieKevKev86 says:
Nice.. it worked! I thought my ipod was going to turn into an expensive paper weight.
Nov 9, 2008. 6:44 PMsavageegg says:
totally worked! thanks
Oct 19, 2008. 8:59 AMah1 says:
I've had a broken ipod for ages and fixed it in seconds with this. Brilliant tip. Thanks.
Jun 15, 2008. 1:59 PMmexican_pride213 says:
what type of ipod is this anyways it doenst look normal i have a 2nd generation nano......
May 30, 2008. 8:42 PMCoolio212121 says:
Yeah I have the newest iPod nano so how do I do that?

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