iPod Nano 2nd Generation Teardown

Teardown

Teardown

Teardowns provide a look inside a device and should not be used as disassembly instructions.

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We disassembled this iPod on September 13, 2006.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — iPod Nano 2nd Generation Teardown  ¶ 

  • Before we take it apart, here's some images of the new packaging.

  • Here's the sexy, new, 52% less volume packaging Steve was so excited about.

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  • The new packaging is innovative. Plastic retainers hold the iPod on top and bottom, and you must flex the plastic packaging to get the iPod out.

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  • Meet the family. From left to right: Mini, new blue Nano, new black Nano, old black Nano.

  • Ah, what to call it? iPod Nano Gen 2? iPod Mini Gen 3? Remastered iPod Nano? We vote for 'that little blue music thingy.'

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  • Goodies! Left to right:

    • iPod

    • Fold-out quick start guide (includes two small white Apple stickers)

    • Plastic 'dock'

    • New earbuds

    • USB docking cable

  • The center button is concave, as opposed to the old Nano (flat), and old Mini (convex).

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  • It may be thinner than the old Nano, but it's sure not by much.

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  • The back shouldn't scratch instantly anymore.

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  • On to the disassembly!

  • Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.

  • Opening the iPod can be challenging. Don't get discouraged if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened.

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  • Carefully insert an iPod opening tool in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic top. Be careful not to damage the soft plastic with your tool.

  • The new Nano more closely resembles the old Mini design than the previous Nano generation.

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