Replacing iPod Nano 7th Generation Display

Step 1 iOpener Instructions




• Place the iOpener in the microwave and heat it for one minute on the highest power setting.
• Be careful not to overheat the iOpener during the repair procedure.
• If you have not used your iOpener for some time, or this is the first time you are using the iOpener, microwave it wrapped in a damp paper towel. This will prevent it from burning if it is overheated.
• We recommend that you clean your microwave before proceeding, as any nasty gunk on the bottom may end up stuck to the iOpener.
Step 2

• Remove the iOpener from the microwave, holding it by one of the corners.
• The bag will be very hot, so be careful when handling it. Use an oven mitt if necessary.
Step 3 Front Panel Assembly
• Lay the iOpener over the plastic tab to loosen the adhesive. Let the bag sit on the device for approximately 90 seconds before attempting to open the panel.
Step 4
• Use a plastic opening tool to pull the rear plastic cover away from the device until there is enough room to insert a spudger.
• Insert a spudger under the cover, then pry it up and away from the device.
• Remove the rear plastic cover from the iPod.
• Be very careful in removing the plastic cover as the bluetooth antenna is adhered to it.
Step 5
• Gently bend the Bluetooth antenna to the right, out of the way of the screws in the bottom of the device.
• Remove the single 1.4 mm Phillips #000 screw from the black plastic spacer.
Step 6
• Use a plastic opening tool to remove the black plastic spacer from the Nano.
Step 7
• Remove the two 2 mm Phillips #000 screws from the bottom of the case.
Step 8
• Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the white plastic front panel and the rear case.
• Slide the opening tool along the edge of the front panel to free it from clips and adhesive.
Step 9
• Use a spudger to press the midframe screw tab up and out of the rear case.
Step 10
• Use a metal spudger to carefully pry near the Lightning connector and under all parts of the front panel assembly: the front glass/digitizer, the LCD display and the metal midframe.
• The adhesive under the metal midframe/display assembly is quite strong and the components are fragile, so go slowly and gently. Make sure you do not bend the LCD screen.
Step 11
• Continue prying along the edges under the front panel assembly, releasing the clips and adhesive along the sides of the device.
Step 12
• Pull the front panel assembly slightly down and partially out of the device.
• You only need to open the device enough to gain access to the display cable connectors near the sleep/power button.
• Do not separate the two halves entirely, they are still connected by several cables.
Step 13
• Use a spudger to release the digitizer cable and display data cable connectors.
Step 14
• Gently unfold the two halves of the device to access the internal components.
• Do not try to completely separate the two sections, yet, as they are still attached via a soldered cable.
Step 15
• Pull up on the battery pull tab to free the battery from its adhesive.
• Flip the battery over into the rear case for safekeeping.
Step 16
• Completely separate the front panel assembly from the rest of the device.
Step 17 Display Assembly
• Insert a spudger under the metal midframe and display on the left side of the home button.
• Make sure that the spudger is under the entire display assembly to prevent bending the metal midframe.
• Rotate the spudger around the home button and across the front panel, releasing the adhesive holding the display in place.
Step 18
• Once all of the adhesive has been released, gently separate the display assembly from the front glass/digitizer.
Step 19 Display
• Remove the six (three on each side) 1.5 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the metal midframe to the display.
Step 20
• If there is tape holding the midframe to the display, remove it with a plastic opening tool.
Step 21
• Remove the display from the midframe.

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