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Add Note Edit Step 10 — Hard Drive  ¶ 

  • Use a small iPod opening tool to release the black hinge holding the hard drive ribbon cable. The tab will rotate up 90 degrees towards the logic board, releasing the ribbon cable.

  • Use your forefinger to hold the ribbon cable in place; disconnect the drive from the ribbon cable.

  • Make sure the hard drive rubber side bumpers are attached to the drive being installed. Use the hard drive rubber side bumper installation guide to accomplish this task.

  • If necessary, the blue foam padding on the hard drive might also need to be transferred to the replacement drive.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the iPod 5th Generation (Video) device page.

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