Battery replacement for the iPod Classic – the one you need
You need for this repair a new, appropriate battery and some special tools:
- Among other things, you should have a thin putty knife of about 4 cm width. Other special tools made of plastic and metal you need.
- You can buy either individually or as a Set. If you only occasionally repairs this kind of perform, you are with a complete set of good advise.
The battery of the iPod Classic go - to in 10 steps
Before you can proceed with the repair as carefully as possible. You can make a little bit more time, as a hasty error:
- Please make sure that the Hold switch is in the locked Position.
- To open the iPod, you should bring some patience: a Total of thirteen metal clips to hold your device. Open the iPod Classic, gently penetrate in the left - hand side (view from front) with the special tool in the gap between the front and the back.
- Make sure that you bend the sheet metal of the housing to strong. Before you go, especially in the corners of the unit carefully. There you should bend the housing under any circumstances!
- Once the case back is loose, disconnect the flat ribbon cable without tearing. The cables are very sensitive and can not be patched.
- Fold carefully the hard disk. You now come to the last ribbon cable that connects the headphone Jack to the main Board. Remove the cable gently and get rid of the housing cover.
- Some of the metal clips are bent with safety. Turn them now and again. Otherwise you will not be able to connect the two housing-halves are later fixed to each other. Make sure that you tear off, not accidentally, the metal Rail. Here are the Clips that hold your iPod sit together namely.
- Now turn the rear housing shell back in shape. The side walls are bent outward, you can correct the now.
- The battery itself is glued to the housing cover. You need to pry out gently with the special tool. Make sure that you are neither the headphone Jack to tear off the Hold switch. With this step a bit Zet.
- You bring the new battery into Position and plug before assembling the body halves all the ribbon cables again. Ensure that you sit well and contact.
- Insert both the housing-together halves again and start the iPod.
iPod Classic with built-in rechargeable battery
After the repair you should put on your iPod from scratch. The device works like on the first day. Read more on this in a further practical tip on how to make your iPod Classic to restore can.
