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Repair information for the 6th generation iPod nano. Released in September of 2010. Model Number: A1366.

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Can a broken Volume button be fixed?

My Ipod Nano 6G's volume button broke. It isn't stuck. It comes out again, when I turn the iPod upside down. But I can push i as much as I like the Volume doesn't change.

Can this be fixed or is my little one doomed?

Please help!

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iPod Nano 6th Generation Headphone Jack Assembly Replacement this is the guide to fixing that part..it's a lot of hard work. Have you thought of just buying headphones with a built in volume control to bypass the problem for far less hassle? Also I'd try taking it in to apple..might still be under warranty.

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I have a similar problem - my down volume button moves regularly but does not have any affect to the volume. In the meantime, you could awkwardly adjust the volume with the volume limit control under Settings -> Music -> Volume Limit. It kind of works :/ Good luck!

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To Minefield120....

My nano took a spin through the washing machine and when it came out the screen was dead so i replaced that. Now everything was working except for my down volume, like yours. What i found to be my issue was a bad/loose connection at where the headphone jack assembly plugs into the logic board. I could replace the assembly but i don't know if the connection problem is with the plug or the jack and i've already spent $70 to fix a $120 item. However, when i put a little pressure on the connection it works again. So for now I placed a small rolled up piece of electrical tape on to of that connector and let the steel shield hold it in place. I guess we shall see how long it holds up.

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i just bought an ipod nano 6g and the down volume button i cant push it down to turn down my volume...but tomorrow i am gonna take it back to best buy and get an exchange for a new one.

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I have got the same problem (the volume button doesn't work) and im trying to find the solution but i don't want to wreck my ipod when i have the remote that can also change the volume.

If you found an answer please post back.

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Has anyone with this problem taken their ipod into the Apple store and exchanged it?

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I use Beats Solo HD I have to use the volume control but I am so used to using buttons on my iPod it is very awkward

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