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How to replace the LCD Screen in your Video iPod. These instructions apply to 5th generation models
If you're looking for iPod Nano screen repair
Our good friends over at Kokopelli Music have provided these instructions. Kokopelli provides iPod replacements parts and services for all your iPod repair needs. The following "do it your self instructions" may occassionally refer to Kokopelli parts but can be applied to any 5th generaton iPod video and replacement screen. Editors
The following step by step procedure - if studied and followed - will allow almost anybody that can handle a screw driver, to replace their own video screen. The LCD or liquid crystal diode screen will need to be replaced for any number of reasons, the most common, a cracked lcd screen, blinking screen, dark or dead iPod screen. The good news about this particular type of broken iPod is it is a relatively simple and inexpensive matter to perform. One other thing, when you're finished you'll have a brighter iPod screen, the satisfaction of having done it yourself and you will have saved a bunch of money too!
That said if you don't feel up to the task you can easily send it off to Kokopelli or one of the other recomended services listed on the right side of this page.
Jeff - the owner at Kokopelli - has some words of encouragement before you start:
Go slow! Read the instructions, study the photos. NEVER force something, because most likely it will break. If you do break something, or if something comes unplugged that shouldn’t be, don’t panic, jstay calm, and if you don’t think you can fix it, just email us at kokopellimusic we will do our best to help you. If you decide you’d rather have us do the replacement for you, STOP, go to our website and purchase the “Installation Only” option, and we’ll be happy to do the rest of the job for much less than it will cost you to replace your iPod.
Now get your tools together and let's "get 'er done".
| Tools required: 2 nylon tools (included with most kits); 1 small (size 000) Phillips screwdriver (not included); 1 small slot-head screwdriver or knife blade (not included). Time required: 15 to 30 minutes. |
| 1. Put a piece of tape on the center button of the click wheel, so it won't fall apart when you open the iPod. Fold over the tape edge so you can peel it up later. |
2. Open the iPod using the nylon tools provided. Insert the first tool, then insert the other tool and run it around the edge of the iPod, As you move all the way around, the two sides will pull apart. |
3. Lift the bottom of the back plate about 1", and disconnect the battery ribbon cable located at the bottom right corner. |
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4. Flip the back cover over so it lies next to the front cover.
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5. Remove the 2 small rubber pads at the base of the hard drive. |
6. Carefully lift up the hard drive, reach underneath with a small flathead screwdriver, and disconnect the hard drive's ribbon cable by flipping up the little connector with the screwdriver. You'll need to pull it apart carefully, because ?there's a little bit of sticky stuff that holds the end of the ribbon cable in place. |
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| 7. Remove the headphone/hold button ribbon cable by flipping up the little connector that holds it. |
8. Flip up the small connector at the base of the LCD ribbon connector. Gently slide the ribbon cable out. Do not try to remove the LCD screen yet! |
9. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 6 very small screws that hold the front cover to the frame. |
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| 10. Lift and remove the metal frame from the iPod case. The LCD should fall out at this point; if not, just remove it. |
11. Insert the new LCD screen into the frame, and slide in the ribbon cable, then push down the tab. |
12. Flip the iPod over so the screen is facing up.
13. Make sure the inside surface of the LCD screen protector is clean. You can use a damp soft cloth for this. Wait until the inside surface is completely dry before continuing.
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| 14. Gently peel the protective plastic film off the LCD screen by pulling on the colored tab. |
15. Gently place the iPod's front cover back onto the frame. |
16. Replace the 6 small screws |
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| 17. Reconnect the headphone/hold switch ribbon cable: make sure that the tab is still flipped up, then insert the ribbon, then flip the tab down to lock it in place. |
18. Reconnect the hard drive ribbon cable: make sure that the tab is still flipped up, then insert the ribbon cable, then flip the tab down to lock it in place. |
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| 19. Replace the hard drive, making sure that the rubber edging doesn’t get caught on the edge of the iPod case. |
20. Reinsert the 2 small rubber pads ?at the base of the hard drive.
21. Reinsert the battery's ribbon cable: pull the plastic sleeve up with one of the nylon tools, then very gently insert the cable, then push the plastic sleeve back down to lock the cable in place.
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22. Press the iPod case until it snaps together.
23. Disengage the hold switch.
24. Remove the tape from the click wheel and press the center button.
Congratulation s,you're finished!
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Note: If you notice anything unusual – say , odd characters on the screen, or an error message, or a dim or flickering screen – turn the iPod off, fully charge the battery, and turn it back on. If that doesn’t work, reset the iPod by pressing and holding the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. |
Copyright (c) 2007 by Kokopelli Music, all rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission.
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