Model M8541 / 5 or 10 GB hard drive / scroll wheel physically turns
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iPod 1st Generation Repair
Troubleshooting
Track down a number of hardware problems using the 1st Generation iPod Troubleshooting Guide.
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Use the guides to replace your faulty hardware once you've purchased the iPod 1st Generation parts you need.
Identification and Background
iPod 1st Generation
The first generation of iPods ever released featured a mechanical click wheel with four control buttons around its edge. It came in both 5 and 10 GB capacities and featured a backlit non-color display. Even if you know what iPod you have, a quick trip through our iPod identification page couldn't hurt.