Model A1040 / 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40 GB hard drive / four buttons above touch wheel
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iPod 3rd Generation Repair
Troubleshooting
Track down a number of hardware problems using the 3rd Generation iPod Troubleshooting Guide.
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Use the guides to replace your faulty hardware once you've purchased the iPod 3rd Generation parts you need.
Identification and Background
iPod 3rd Generation
Apple completely redesigned the third generation iPod in early 2003, making it more ergonomic by rounding the edges of the front panel and making it thinner. The four control buttons around the click wheel of the second generation were moved below the display. Even if you know what iPod you have, a quick trip through our iPod identification page couldn't hurt.