iPod 3rd Gen Parts
Replacement parts for your iPod 3rd Gen model to fix your broken iPod!
iFixit has you covered with parts, tools, and free repair guides. Repair with confidence! All of our replacement parts are tested to rigorous standards and backed by our industry-leading warranty.
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Choose your model of iPod 3rd Gen:
Parts that work with iPod 3rd Gen:
iPod 3G Replacement Battery
Replace a 850 mAh battery compatible with all third generation iPods. Features a 30% higher maximum capacity than the original battery.
iPod 3G Thin Rear Panel
Replace a cracked or scratched iPod 3G thin rear panel.
iPod 3G Display
The display is a 160x128 pixel 2" LCD screen.
iPod 3G Hard Drive Cable
Replace a broken or damaged hard drive cable in your iPod 3G.
iPod 3G Front Panel Plastics
Replace a scratched or cracked front plastic panel compatible with an iPod 3G.
iPod 3G 30/40 GB Headphone Jack
Includes headphone jack and hold switch
iPod 20 GB Hard Drive
Replace a broken or damaged 20 GB hard drive for your iPod with this part.
iPod 3G Touch Wheel Cable
Connects touch wheel to logic board
iPod Earbuds (New)
Replace broken or malfunctioning earbuds.
iPod 3G 30/40 GB Hard Drive Bracket
Replace a broken or damaged Hard Drive Bracket in your iPod 3G 30/40 GB.
Device Info
The iPod 3rd Generation is unique in its design with touch control buttons located above the touch wheel.
Internal changes allow for better repair! The iPod 3rd Gen is the first to have a replaceable headphone jack, which you can fix yourself with our headphone jack repair guide. Other common repair parts are the display and hard drive (with many sizes to choose from, depending on your model).
Not sure what's wrong with your iPod 3rd Gen? Check out our troubleshooting guide.