iPod Nano 2nd Generation Bottom Bezel Bracket Replacement

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iPod Nano 2nd Generation Bottom Bezel Bracket Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

The metal bracket within your iPod.

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

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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 large head 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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    • Lift the bottom bezel bracket out of the iPod.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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