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Can I use iCloud locked iPod and old iPod to make new iPod?

I broke my iPod while trying to replace the home button cable. In order to keep what was on my broken iPod, can I take an iCloud locked iPod, pull apart, then put all working parts back together, to make a new iPod?

I’ve found an iCloud locked iPod on eBay. It has all working parts. Can I essentially just swap motherboards?

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Your theory will work, but yes—you will have to solder. An easier option is to turn on assistive touch or order a cheap home button dongle that plugs into the charge port.

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As long as you’re not pulling the board from the locked iPod touch and putting it into the broken one, you can use the parts in your iPod.

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Thanks Austin,

Will I need to solder certain parts? As I don’t have a soldering station.

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The board and battery are soldered together, but it should just come out as one piece.

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