iPod Nano 4th Generation Repair Manual

iPod Nano 4th Generation

Model A1285 / 8 or 16 GB capacity

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6 Step-by-step Guides

Battery Replacement

Click Wheel

Display Replacement

Glass Panel

Logic Board Assembly

Outer Case

1 Teardown

iPod Nano 4th Generation Teardown

Support Questions

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After changing my display screen it lights up but does not display

iPod Nano 4th Generation

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What happens if a piece becomes deatached completely?

iPod Nano 4th Generation

help me please!!

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Do you carry replacement glass screen covering the display?

iPod Nano 4th Generation

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Apple logo flashes briefly when plugged in

iPod Nano 4th Generation

Tools

Common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Spudger

Tweezers

Plastic Opening Tools

Metal Spudger

Soldering Station

Solder

Troubleshooting ¶

Track down a number of hardware problems using the iPod Nano 4th Generation Troubleshooting Guide.

Identification and Background ¶

The latest version of the iPod nano was released September 2008. It features a curved anodized aluminum case in many vibrant colors. The fourth generation iPod nano has the largest capacity of any nano generation, coming in both 8 and 16 GB versions.

Use the iPod identification system to help you identify your iPod. They tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which one you have before ordering any replacement parts.

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