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iPod Original Repair

iPod Original Repair

Comprehensive repair manuals for each of the six versions of iPod Original. Common repairs are battery and hard drive replacement.

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iPod 1st Generation
iPod 1st Generation
iPod 2nd Generation
iPod 2nd Generation
iPod 3rd Generation
iPod 3rd Generation
iPod 4th Generation or Photo
iPod 4th Generation or Photo
iPod 5th Generation (Video)
iPod 5th Generation (Video)
iPod Classic
iPod Classic

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Featured Guides

Installing iPod 3rd Generation Battery

Installing iPod 3rd Generation Battery

Battery not lasting long? Swap it out.

Installing iPod Classic Battery

Installing iPod Classic Battery

Replace the battery on your iPod classic.

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How do I get Itunes to recognize my iPod?

iPod 5th Generation (Video)

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Is it possible to physically repair an apple ipod harddrive?

iPod 5th Generation (Video)

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iPod 5th Generation (Video)

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Can't Restore iPod- unknown error occurred (1416)

iPod 5th Generation (Video)

Parts

  • Earbuds (1)

Identification ¶ 

Different generations of the iPods have the tendency to look similar. Even if you know which iPod you have, a quick look through the iPod identification system can't hurt.

Additional Information ¶ 

  • iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides
  • Wikipedia: iPod
  • EveryMac: Online iPod Q&A
  • Apple: iPod Products

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