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  • click wheel ground not sticking!?

    I have successfully taken apart my ipod to replace the click wheel. I am reinstalling the new one and can't get the ground wi...

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  • Installing iPod 5th Generation (Video) Display

    I skipped this step and used a small piece of scotch tape to hold the display in place. One less tricky ribbon to reattach!

    I also skipped step 16 and left the "fragile" ground wire attached.

  • Installing iPod 5th Generation (Video) Framework

    I didn't separate the board from the metal frame. I just created enough space at the edge with the click wheel attachment to get it out and put the new one in. When installing the new on I used the small iPod tool to keep the board slightly separated from the frame.

  • Installing iPod 5th Generation (Video) Click Wheel

    When reinstalling the new click wheel mine had no adhesive on the ground wire. I solved by using a small piece of tape that I further trimmed with an exacto knife.