Step 4
Work around the corner of the iPod and release the single tab near the hold switch.
Step 5
Free the tabs holding the iPod together on the other side. You may be able to free the tabs by gently wiggling the front panel of the iPod.
Step 6
The iPod casing is now open, but don't separate the two halves just yet. There are two ribbon cables connecting the rear panel to the rest of the iPod.
Use a spudger to slide up the brown connector holding the orange battery ribbon in place. You only need to lift the brown locking bar up about 2mm to free the cable.