iPod Nano 4th Generation Glass Panel Replacement
- Author: Walter Galan
- Difficulty: Difficult
Did your Nano take a spill? Use this guide to replace its curved glass panel.
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Insert the edge of an iPod opening tool into the gap between the outer case and the top bezel.
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Pry the top bezel off the adhesive securing it to the display retainer.
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At this point the hold switch slider is free and may fall. Be careful not to lose it.
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Remove the two angled Phillips screws from the two corners of the display retainer.
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These screw heads are extremely small and easily stripped.
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Insert an iPod opening tool between the outer case and the display retainer.
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Use the tool to slide the display assembly out of the case slightly.
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Do not rotate the display retainer about the top edge of the display, as it is attached to a thin steel bracket that is easily broken.
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Do not forcefully remove the display retainer, as the hold switch cable is liable to snap.
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Slide the display out of the Nano. It will move about .5" until the display data cable limits its travel.
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Do not put unnecessary tension on the very thin display data cable.
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With the display pulled out of the case as much as possible, press the lower edge of the glass panel gently toward the lower rear edge of the nano.
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Slide the lower edge of the glass panel slightly down and into the case until the top edge pops up out of the case.
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Be sure to use a good phillips #00 screwdriver here, or you run the risk of stripping the very small screws.
Like others have noted, screws are covered in adhesive and difficult to remove. Take extreme care to not strip the heads. I'd suggest using a very small flathead to scrape some of the adhesive off before attempting to remove the screws.
captcarl13, · Reply
instructions say 5" (inches) it really means 5mm
Quote from pedalsandpicks:
instructions say 5" (inches) it really means 5mm
If you're gonna repair the way you read it will get you nowhere: the text reads .(as point)5 inch. Which is about 12mm.
The glass panel can be very difficult to get moving requiring a lot of downward force. I have found good old fashioned spit to be very useful here.Just lick both thumbs and rub on fingers until just sticky enough.
This willl move the glass.
Pete Green, · Reply
Be sure to use the smaller iPod opening tool and press it in FIRMLY in order to get enough leverage to get under the bezel and pry it off. Adhesive is very strong, so don't be afraid to use a little bit of force.
captcarl13, · Reply