Installing iPod Nano 6th Generation Headphone Jack Assembly

Replace a broken headphone jack on your 6th generation iPod Nano.

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Use this guide to replace the headphone jack assembly. The headphone jack assembly includes the headphone jack and the electronic sleep/volume buttons.

Tools

Heat gun or hair dryer Phillips 00 Screwdriver Plastic Opening Tools Tweezers Installing iPod Nano 6th Generation Front Panel Assembly Installing iPod Nano 6th Generation Logic Board Assembly Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive securing the perimeter of the front panel assembly to the outer case. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive securing the perimeter of the front panel assembly to the outer case. Be careful not to overheat the front panel assembly, as it may result in damage to the LCD. Be careful not to overheat the front panel assembly, as it may result in damage to the LCD. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/lqKlCtMsQpYnmwqN While the front panel is still warm, use the edge of an iPod opening tool to pry it from the headphone jack side of the front panel assembly out of the Nano. While the front panel is still warm, use the edge of an iPod opening tool to pry it from the headphone jack side of the front panel assembly out of the Nano. Do not attempt to pry out the front panel assembly from the left side of the device, as the display data cable may be damaged in the process. Do not attempt to pry out the front panel assembly from the left side of the device, as the display data cable may be damaged in the process. Continue prying the perimeter of the front panel assembly out of the outer casing, being careful not to damage the display data cable held under its left edge. Continue prying the perimeter of the front panel assembly out of the outer casing, being careful not to damage the display data cable held under its left edge. If the front panel is excessively difficult to lift out of the outer case, reheat the area and try again. If the front panel is excessively difficult to lift out of the outer case, reheat the area and try again. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QwRPFKaTUfY5wvVe Lift the front panel assembly from the headphone jack side of the Nano. Lift the front panel assembly from the headphone jack side of the Nano. Pull the front panel assembly slightly away from the left side of the Nano to clear the display data cable. Pull the front panel assembly slightly away from the left side of the Nano to clear the display data cable. The front panel assembly is still attached to the Nano by two cables. The front panel assembly is still attached to the Nano by two cables. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/igxGIWdBGjufPoAM http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Sq3MKLVxjFZfTLsb Lay the front panel assembly next to the Nano. Lay the front panel assembly next to the Nano. Remove the following two screws: Remove the following two screws: One 2.3 mm Phillips screw One 2.3 mm Phillips screw One 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw One 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/DlZM3DGDlh2Wflu1 Use an iPod opening tool to pry the steel shield out of the Nano by its upper right corner. Use an iPod opening tool to pry the steel shield out of the Nano by its upper right corner. Remove the steel shield from the Nano. Remove the steel shield from the Nano. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dSU3vipUBQDOB2YU http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Z462On2RXtRxUblK Use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors up from their sockets on the logic board. Use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors up from their sockets on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GT1KwHmNxpJRZpBE http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/C6QZWqLdQth2rQhD Remove the front panel assembly, minding its two cables that may get caught. Remove the front panel assembly, minding its two cables that may get caught. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KKVtRDIuPGSClKGX Use an iPod opening tool to lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its socket on the logic board. Use an iPod opening tool to lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BhynMUrYy1VXGF1X Remove the single 1.9 mm Phillips screw securing the logic board to the outer case. Remove the single 1.9 mm Phillips screw securing the logic board to the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KRJiY5aAPhHkvdBg Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the battery up from the adhesive securing it to the outer case. Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the battery up from the adhesive securing it to the outer case. The adhesive is very strong. Work carefully and slowly, making sure to not slip and break any fragile components. The adhesive is very strong. Work carefully and slowly, making sure to not slip and break any fragile components. Use your thumb to pull the battery toward the left side of the Nano as you pry the battery's other edge out of the outer case. Use your thumb to pull the battery toward the left side of the Nano as you pry the battery's other edge out of the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YTYhmvXR1aaPj5KC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/chQhgWJgrILDFaG2 Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the logic board off the adhesive holding it against the outer case. Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the logic board off the adhesive holding it against the outer case. Do not excessively pry the logic board upward. Do not excessively pry the logic board upward. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xI3WTWbTteNxdZhc Use your iPod opening tool to gently push the dock connector toward the center of the Nano. Use your iPod opening tool to gently push the dock connector toward the center of the Nano. Remove the logic board assembly from the Nano, being careful not to damage the headphone jack assembly cable. Remove the logic board assembly from the Nano, being careful not to damage the headphone jack assembly cable. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MNPURT3mXXQAI14r http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SDgd26UUwP5dy2sX Remove the following five screws: Remove the following five screws: One 1.7 mm Phillips screw One 1.7 mm Phillips screw Four 3.9 mm Phillips screws. Four 3.9 mm Phillips screws. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OYSNTANPqaxG1OZR Use a pair of tweezers to carefully pull the headphone jack toward the center of the Nano. Use a pair of tweezers to carefully pull the headphone jack toward the center of the Nano. Avoid pulling on the cable, as it is very thin and delicate. The plastic mounting ear is a safer area to pull on. Avoid pulling on the cable, as it is very thin and delicate. The plastic mounting ear is a safer area to pull on. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YUBBLsTBZurVJNOV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dKTnWJUEAbyhycVD Very carefully pull the headphone jack assembly ribbon cable toward the dock connector to separate the sleep and volume buttons from the outer case. Very carefully pull the headphone jack assembly ribbon cable toward the dock connector to separate the sleep and volume buttons from the outer case. Remove the headphone jack assembly. Remove the headphone jack assembly. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/LGGQnDSCXLHx5nYR http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/LjrNAFRcQWhZeS3Z

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.