Steps 1–16: Teardown
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iPod Touch 2nd Generation Teardown
Introduction
We disassembled this iPod on September 10, 2008.
Tools used in this guide
Teardown
Teardowns provide a look inside a device and should not be used as disassembly instructions.
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Step 1
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Teardown
The new iPod Touch comes in a smaller, transparent plastic case.
Someone asked if we should turn it on, or check out the new software before we took it apart. But we're just a little too eager for that.
Step 2
Also included in the box:
Earphones
USB 2.0 cable
Dock adapter
Polishing cloth
Step 3
As expected, the form has been updated to match the iPhone 3G's shapely curves.
Note that the antenna cover is also transformed. It was a rectangle on the 1st Gen Touch.
Step 4
Removing the glass display cover.
Step 5
The bare multi-touch display.
Apple gives the size as 3.5 inches (diagonal) with a 480x320 pixel resolution at 163 pixels per square inch.
Step 6
There are no screws securing the LCD. Instead, it's held in place with a little double-sided tape.
Step 7
Removing the metal backing.
The battery is held to the backing with two strips of light adhesive, but peels off easily.
Step 8
Disconnecting the display data cable.
Note the residue from the glue holding the battery to the metal backing.
This is getting exciting!
My IPT did not come with a polishing cloth doese every IPT come with one?
Guys, for anyone trying to dissemble their ipor, be very carefull, there is on the top left of the ipod behind the benzel, a very thin cable that connects the benzel to the mother board. If you trying to remove the benzel, do not lift it untill you got the tape out, then carefully lift the benzel, and unplug the cable.
Hey, this is not easy... I've successfully broken the LCD on my ipt2g trying to fix a chip in the glass. the mistake occurred when i was initially popping it open. Ive spent the last two years of my life fixing cellphones for a radio shack and like to consider myself somewhat of an expert on using a pry tool to pop open anything. i made a noob mistake. the kind of simple ^@^^ i did on my first phones. this is simply not easy to do, applying to much force causes a violent opening, not enough and you fidget around until you slip up. go at it with purpose and a good mindset. hold it above something soft and never allow you hands to get sweaty. when you slip and break it, try to keep your cool and not kick a hole in drywall.
xKOMx... yo
U R so right, this is no experience for the faint of heart, I use 3 guitar picks, have been modified, used to use the Nokia tool (I'm Nokia level III certified) stil, I've manage to open 3 of this iPods.
GOOODDD, it's so difficult, please, be very careful, you'll find yourself replacing in the best case scenario the Digitizer.
Good luck
Beware of cracking glass opps!
What wisth is the spudger? Where can one have one?
For some reason the multi-touch stopped working after i started to remove the glass. should i pretend that i didn't try and mess with it and send it in for warranty repair or should i try again to take it apart? i don't know why it isn't working whether i nicked something or if somehow the glass isn't touching anymore or something silly like that.
I've also cracked my sceen trying to get it open. :(
Cool. I cracked my bezel too. Why aren't there any written instructions or warnings? $65 mistake. Ugh…
iFixit Staff
Actually, this warning is written across the top of the page:
"Teardowns provide a look inside a device and should not be used as disassembly instructions."
What if you cracked your glass display cover can you fix it and how do you know if you cracked you LCD also?
There are 6 screws connecting the metal baking to the back plate
wow #*#! u guys i broke the glass