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iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement

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Introduction

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What you need

  1. iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement, Lightning Connector Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the tip of a spudger to peel back a small piece of tape covering a screw on the left side of the headphone jack.

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  2. iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws securing the headphone jack, Lightning connector, and speaker.

    • Three 2.6 mm #000 Phillips screws

    • Two 2.0 mm #000 Phillips screws

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  4. iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the speaker up from the rear case.

    • Do not try to remove the speaker, as it is soldered to the Lightning connector assembly.

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  5. iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPod Touch 5th Generation Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Grasping the large ribbon cable, gently pull the Lightning connector assembly out of the bottom of the case.

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Conclusion

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

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