iPod 3rd Generation
Model A1040 / 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40 GB hard drive / four touch-sensitive LED backlit buttons above touch wheel
Category
Headphone Jack
Rear Panel
Model A1040 / 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40 GB hard drive / four touch-sensitive LED backlit buttons above touch wheel
Headphone Jack
Rear Panel
Touch Wheel Cable
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Common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Track down a number of hardware problems using the 3rd Generation iPod Troubleshooting Guide.
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.