Step 13
The metal clips near the corners are notorious for tenaciously gripping the front panel. It is necessary to disengage these clips in order to open the iPod.
Carefully insert a metal spudger into the area near the stubborn metal clip.
Step 14
Gently wiggle the metal spudger down so that it is all the way in the rear panel.
Step 15
Gently begin to disengage the clip from the front panel.
It is easy to create a noticeable bump in the rear panel here that is difficult to repair. When prying the tab free, try to have the metal spudger pivot on the edge of the rear panel rather than bending the rear panel outward.