Ipod 5Th Generation Video How To Open Repair Guide

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Introduction

Step 1

              iPod 5th Generation (Video) How to open

Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position. The slider should be all the way to the right if your iPod is facing you.

Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position. The slider should be all the way to the right if your iPod is facing you.

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Step 2

Opening the iPod can be challenging. Do not get distracted during the process if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened.
Free the first retainer clip on the bottom of the iPod using the iPod opening tool. The tool’s edge should point towards the metal back case to prevent scratching the plastic front.

Opening the iPod can be challenging. Do not get distracted during the process if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened.

Free the first retainer clip on the bottom of the iPod using the iPod opening tool. The tool’s edge should point towards the metal back case to prevent scratching the plastic front.

Step 3

There are four retaining clips on each side of the iPod. An iFixit opening tool will be used to separate the plastic front from the metal back of the iPod.
Insert the iFixit opening tool into the left side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back.
A small guitar pick can be extremely helpful in opening the iPod. Simply insert it and slide the pick around the case to free the clips to streamline the process.
Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the iFixit opening tool and moving it to the left.
Continue doing so until the entire side of the iPod is loose.
You can then insert an iPod opening tool to the right of the Hold button.
Be very careful while inserting the tool, as the display is very fragile and may cause damage to the display.

There are four retaining clips on each side of the iPod. An iFixit opening tool will be used to separate the plastic front from the metal back of the iPod.

Insert the iFixit opening tool into the left side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back.

A small guitar pick can be extremely helpful in opening the iPod. Simply insert it and slide the pick around the case to free the clips to streamline the process.

Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the iFixit opening tool and moving it to the left.

Continue doing so until the entire side of the iPod is loose.

You can then insert an iPod opening tool to the right of the Hold button.

Be very careful while inserting the tool, as the display is very fragile and may cause damage to the display.

Step 4

Gently glide the iFixit opening tool on the top of the display, making sure to free the retaining clips.
The other sides of the iPod should now easily come loose. If they do not, use iFixit opening tools on the right side of the iPod in the same way as on the left side of the iPod.
Be sure to separate the front of the iPod from the back about an inch (or a couple of centimeters).
The iPod casing is now open, but don’t completely separate the two halves just yet. Two ribbon cables are still connecting the back panel to the rest of the iPod.

Gently glide the iFixit opening tool on the top of the display, making sure to free the retaining clips.

The other sides of the iPod should now easily come loose. If they do not, use iFixit opening tools on the right side of the iPod in the same way as on the left side of the iPod.

Be sure to separate the front of the iPod from the back about an inch (or a couple of centimeters).

The iPod casing is now open, but don’t completely separate the two halves just yet. Two ribbon cables are still connecting the back panel to the rest of the iPod.

To reassemble your device do the instructions in reverse order

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