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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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6 Categories

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 Hard Drive

Installing iPod Classic Hard Drive

Replace the hard drive in your iPod Classic.

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I just replaced the headphone jack and it still doesn't work.

iPod 5th Generation (Video)

1 Answer

2 Score

How do I get Itunes to recognize my iPod?

iPod 5th Generation (Video)

2 Answers

2 Score

Pausing itself in lock mode

iPod Classic

3 Answers

3 Score

Red x in circle after replacing hard drive, logic board?

iPod Classic

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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