How to Open up an iPod

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out if the iPod is damaged or if it just needs a battery replacement.

   Also, find out how you are planning to open the iPod, and how you need to get to the problematic component.
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   Step 2: Disconnect and completely power down the iPod.

   Make sure the "Hold" switch is engaged. ,, If you have a first generation, second generation, third generation, Click Wheel 4G, iPod photo, or Video iPod, you need to aim the hair dryer at the back seam. (The hair dryer will be used to melt the glue used to hold together the case.) If you have an iPod Mini, iPod Nano, or iPod Shuffle, you need to aim towards the top of the case. , ,, You should aim the dryer at the iPod for about one minute, and the dryer should be about one foot away from the iPod. , Grab a butter knife to open the case very carefully. ,, Everything seems to fit together, and the location of everything makes sense.
   
   This is clearly an example of "beautiful circuitry."
   
   The battery won't shock you but handle it with care. ,,, Enjoy! ,
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   Step 3: Lay your iPod face down on a soft but sturdy cloth.

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   Step 4: Know what kind of device you have

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   Step 5: and what "method of attack" you will need to use.

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   Step 6: Set the hair dryer to "high."

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   Step 7: Slowly wave the hair dryer in front of your hand

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   Step 8: and if you find that it is too hot

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   Step 9: turn it down to medium

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    Step 10: as this will damage your iPod.

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    Step 11: Use the appropriate "method of attack" to melt the glue.

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    Step 12: Turn off the hair dryer after one minute.

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    Step 13: Carefully pry the side of the iPod

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    Step 14: be careful as well in handling the butter knife to prevent injury to your hand.

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    Step 15: Marvel at the iPod's neat circuitry.

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    Step 16: Remove the battery

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    Step 17: even if it is not your main concern.

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    Step 18: Find the problem and fix it

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    Step 19: or replace the battery.

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    Step 20: Put the case parts back together

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    Step 21: and neatly glue them with strong glue.

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    Step 22: Connect and turn on your iPod.

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    Step 23: Finished.

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