Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive securing the perimeter of the front panel assembly to the outer case.

Be careful not to overheat the front panel assembly, as it may result in damage to the LCD.

While the front panel is still warm, use the edge of an iPod opening tool to pry it from the headphone jack side of the front panel assembly out of the Nano.

Do not attempt to pry out the front panel assembly from the left side of the device, as the display data cable may be damaged in the process.

Continue prying the perimeter of the front panel assembly out of the outer casing, being careful not to damage the display data cable held under its left edge.

If the front panel is excessively difficult to lift out of the outer case, reheat the area and try again.

Lift the front panel assembly from the headphone jack side of the Nano.

Pull the front panel assembly slightly away from the left side of the Nano to clear the display data cable.

The front panel assembly is still attached to the Nano by two cables.

Lay the front panel assembly next to the Nano.

Remove the following two screws:

• One 2.3 mm Phillips screw
• One 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw

Use an iPod opening tool to pry the steel shield out of the Nano by its upper right corner.

Remove the steel shield from the Nano.

Use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors up from their sockets on the logic board.

Remove the front panel assembly, minding its two cables that may get caught.

Use an iPod opening tool to lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.