Installing iPod 4th Generation or Photo Headphone Jack

Installing iPod 4th Generation or Photo Headphone Jack

No audio? Replace the headphone jack!

Tools used in this guide : T6 Torx Screwdriver , iPod Opening Tools

Parts relevant to this guide : iPod 4G 20 GB Headphone Jack , iPod 4G 40 GB Headphone Jack

Step 1 — Rear Panel

Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position. The orange bar should be visible, indicating hold is active.

Step 2

Opening the iPod can be challenging. Don’t get discouraged if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened.

Insert a large iPod opening tool into the seam between the plastic front and metal rear panel of the iPod, near the headphone jack. The tool’s edge should point towards the metal rear panel to prevent any accidental scratching of the plastic front.

Run the tool along the top seam toward the upper left corner of the iPod. Press the tool into the corner, creating a small gap on the side of the case.

Step 3

Push the large iPod opening tool into the upper left corner of the iPod, creating a small gap along the side seam.

Step 4

There are five retaining tabs on each side of the iPod.

With the large iPod opening tool still inserted in the top seam, press a small iPod opening tool into the gap you just created.

Run the iPod opening tool down the side seam, releasing all five tabs.

It may be necessary to wiggle the tool while working your way down the seam to free all the

Step 5

Run the iPod opening tool around the lower left corner of the iPod and along the bottom seam to free the two retaining clips near the dock connector.

Step 6

Run the iPod opening tool around the lower right corner and slide it down the right side seam to free the five tabs holding the iPod together. You may be able to free the tabs by gently wiggling the front panel of the iPod.

Step 7

The iPod case is now open, but don’t separate the two halves just yet. There is still an orange ribbon cable connecting the headphone jack to the logic board.

Open the case like a book with the dock connector edge at the top, and lay the rear panel next to the front half of the iPod.

Step 8

Use a plastic tool or your fingernails to carefully disconnect the orange headphone jack cable. Be sure to pull straight up on the connector, not the cable itself.

Step 9 — Headphone Jack

Remove the 2 silver T6 Torx screws from the headphone jack.

Step 10

Grasp the headphone jack board and lift it out of the iPod.

Step 11

Turn the headphone jack board over.

Use the tip of your finger or a spudger to carefully flip up the black connector holding the headphone jack cable connector in place.

Step 12

Pull the orange headphone jack cable directly out of its connector.

Installing iPod 3rd Generation Headphone Jack

Installing iPod 3rd Generation Headphone Jack

No audio? Replace the headphone jack!

Tools used in this guide : Phillips #00 Screwdriver , Spudger , iPod Opening Tools

Parts relevant to this guide : iPod 3G 30/40 GB Headphone Jack , iPod 3G 10/15/20 GB Headphone Jack

Step 1 — Case

Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position. The orange bar should be visible, indicating hold is active.

Step 2

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

Insert a large iPod opening tool into the seam between the plastic front and metal rear panel of the iPod, near the headphone jack. The tool’s edge should point toward the metal rear panel to prevent any accidental scratching of the plastic front.

Run the tool along the top seam toward the upper left corner of the iPod.

Step 3

Push the large iPod opening tool into the upper left corner of the iPod, creating a small gap along the side seam.

Step 4

There are five retaining tabs on each side of the iPod.

With the large iPod opening tool still inserted in the top seam, press a small iPod opening tool into the gap you just created.

Run the iPod opening tool down the side seam, releasing all five tabs.

It may be necessary to wiggle the tool while working your way down the seam to free all the tabs.

Step 5

Run the iPod opening tool around the lower left corner of the iPod and along the bottom seam to free the two retaining tabs near the dock connector.

Run the tool around the lower right corner of the iPod and along the right side seam to free all five retaining tabs.

The case of the iPod should now easily come loose. Ensure all retaining tabs are free before proceeding.

Step 6

The iPod case is now open, but don’t separate the two halves just yet. There is still an orange ribbon cable connecting the headphone jack to the logic board.

Open the case like a book with the dock connector at the top, and lay the rear panel next to the front half of the iPod.

Step 7

Use a plastic tool or your fingernails to carefully disconnect the orange headphone jack cable. Be sure to pull straight up on the connector, not the cable itself.

Step 8 — Headphone Jack

Remove the 3 silver Philips screws securing the headphone jack to the rear panel.

Step 9

Slide a spudger beneath the orange headphone jack cable and use it to pry the cable up from the rear panel.

Step 10

Grasp the headphone jack board and lift it out of the iPod.

When reassembling your iPod, be sure that the plastic hold switch mechanism is synced with the hold switch on the logic board. The switch on the board is a small black nub that sits in the slot on the hold switch mechanism.

Installing iPod Mini Headphone Jack Board

Installing iPod Mini Headphone Jack Board

No audio? Replace the headphone jack!

Tools used in this guide : Phillips #00 Screwdriver , Small Flathead Screwdriver , Spudger

Parts relevant to this guide : iPod Mini Headphone Jack

Step 1 — Top Bezel

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

Step 2

Carefully insert a small flathead screwdriver in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic top. Use the screwdriver to pry up the white plastic top bezel. Be careful not to damage the soft plastic with your screwdriver.

The top bezel is held on with an adhesive, so it may be necessary to pry up in several different locations to free the part.

Step 3

Lift the top bezel off of the iPod.

Step 4 — Bottom Bezel

Carefully insert a small flathead screwdriver in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic bottom Use the screwdriver to pry up the white plastic bottom bezel. Be careful not to damage the soft plastic with your screwdriver.

Step 5

Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the metal retaining bracket beneath the bottom bezel. You can free the bracket by first pushing in the metal arms on the corners and then lifting the bracket

Step 6

Lift the metal retaining bracket out of the iPod.

Step 7 — Battery

Use a spudger or the tip of your finger to carefully disconect the orange click wheel ribbon from the logic board.

Step 8

Remove the two #00 Phillips screws securing the headphone jack to the casing.

Step 9

Carefully slide the iPod out of its casing by pushing on the logic board near the bottom edge of the click wheel.

Do not pull on the headphone jack board at the top of the iPod, as the connector to the logic board is fragile.

Step 10

After pushing the logic board out sufficiently, gently grasp the logic board on either side of the display, and continue to slide the iPod out of its casing.

Step 11

Lift the battery off of the logic board and lay it to the side of the iPod.

Step 12

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the headphone jack board from the logic board. Be careful to pry up near the connector to prevent unnecessary strain on the board.

Lift the headphone jack board off of the logic board.

Congratulations!

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