Installing iPod Mini Hard Drive Cable

Add Note Introduction

Connects the hard drive to the logic board.

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Paginated Single Page Steps

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Add Note Step 1 — Top Bezel

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

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Add Note Step 2

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

  • The top bezel is held on with an adhesive, so it may be necessary to pry up in several different locations to free the part.

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Add Note Step 3

  • Lift the top bezel off of the iPod.

Add NoteNotes: Step 2

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Flag Reply by rsharich Sep 25 @ 11:34 AM

You can also gently use a metal spudger to lift up both the top and bottom bezels. Allow only 1/8" of the metal spudger (like the screwdriver in the picture) to get inside to get leverage, before fully lifting the bezel up. Please note where the little "teeth" are underneath the bezels, or you can damage those if you are not careful.

Also, using too big of a flathead screwdriver can cause damage to the plastic and chips away plastic from where you were trying to pry up the bezels, ruining the look of the iPod.