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iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides details on how to replace the battery in an iPod Nano 6th Generation.

The iPod Nano 6th Generation battery is not a plug-and-play battery. This process requires delicate desoldering to remove the old battery.

There are two options for replacing this battery:

  1. The new battery wires can be spliced to the old battery wires and soldered at the connection.
  2. The new battery wires can be soldered directly onto the logic board. (This option requires some minor adhesive and polyimide tape removal, along with desoldering the old battery connections.)

What you need

  1. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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.

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  2. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • While the front panel is still warm, use the edge of an 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, or insert the opening tool into the left side of the display, as the display data cable is right underneath and 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.

    • If the front panel is excessively difficult to lift out of the outer case, reheat the area and try again.

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  3. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

    • The front panel assembly is still attached to the Nano by two cables.

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  4. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the front panel assembly next to the Nano.

    • Remove the following two screws:

    • One 2.3 mm Phillips screw

    • One 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw

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  6. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to pry the steel shield out of the Nano by its upper right corner.

    • Remove the steel shield from the Nano.

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  7. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to disconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors up from their sockets on the logic board.

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  8. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front panel assembly, minding its two cables that may get caught.

    • To reassemble, you can use the double-sided tape found here.

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  9. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use an 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.

    • 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.

    • From here, you can either splice the new battery wires or desolder and remove the old battery wires from the logic board entirely. These two options are detailed below.

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  10. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement, Splicing old wires to new wires: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • The wires on your replacement battery can be spliced into the existing wires from the old battery. This process allows you to install your new battery without desoldering and removing the existing wires from the logic board.

    • Detailed instructions for this procedure can be found in this Fix It Planet video.

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  11. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement, Removing old wires entirely: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use an opening tool to lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.

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  12. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single 1.9 mm Phillips screw that secures the logic board to the outer case.

    • Use an 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.

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  13. iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 iPod Nano 6th Generation Battery Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use your 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.

    • Follow the steps found in this PON2.0 video for desoldering and removing the old battery wires from the logic board.

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Conclusion

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

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