Installing iPod Mini Click Wheel

Add Note Introduction

The click wheel receives the feedback of your fingers and transmits it to the logic board.

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Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Bottom Bezel

  • Carefully insert a small flathead screwdriver in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic bottom Use the screwdriver to pry up the white plastic bottom bezel. Be careful not to damage the soft plastic with your screwdriver.

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Add Note Step 2

  • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the metal retaining bracket beneath the bottom bezel. You can free the bracket by first pushing in the metal arms on the corners and then lifting the bracket

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Add Note Step 3

  • Lift the metal retaining bracket out of the iPod.

Add NoteNotes: Step 2

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Flag Reply by LambdaCalculus Aug 18 @ 4:29 AM

Be *very* careful on the left hand side. It's almost too easy to scrape the click wheel cable and cause damage to it!