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  • Turn the iPod so that the click wheel is facing up. This will prevent the battery indicator from falling out.

  • If the battery indicator does fall out, don't forget to replace it prior to reassembling the iPod. Getting the battery indicator back in place can be tricky. You'll have to slide it in from the end of the iPod's casing and get it to fall into its slot in the casing.

  • Slide the iPod out of its casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 10 — USB Port  ¶ 

  • Use a spudger to flip up the black plastic tab holding the USB port ribbon in place. The black tab will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.

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  • Carefully peel the yellow USB ribbon up from the battery.

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  • Slide the USB ribbon out of its connector.

  • Lift the USB port and attached ribbon cable out of the iPod.

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Add Note Edit Step 13 — Battery & Logic Board  ¶ 

  • Gently pull back the white plastic framework to free the left edge of the logic board. Pull up on the logic board slightly to prevent the logic board from falling back into place.

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  • Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side to free the logic board from the white plastic casing.

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  • Lift the logic board up to disconnect it from the memory board beneath. Don't remove the logic board from the iPod yet, because it's still connected to the battery.

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  • Turn the iPod over and use your finger to push the battery through the hole in the casing. The battery is attached to the plastic framework with a mild adhesive.

  • Lift the battery and logic board out of the iPod.

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

For more information, check out the iPod Shuffle 1st Generation device page.

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Hobby Knife

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