I had similar issues... I later discovered it could be one of three things:
# Slightly warped screens (defective LCD digitizers) that won't sit flush no matter what you do.
# Thicker LCD digitizers - Apple depth specification for LCD digitizers is between 2.95 mm - 3.00 mm. I measured several original digitizers with a micrometer, the max depth was 3 mm but most of the LCD digitizers available on eBay & Amazon are thicker than 3 mm.
# The metal that holds the volume button (top-left hand corner covered in black) if not well secured after lifting the logic board will push against a thicker LCD digitizer thus the lift you see on the top-left hand corner.
With the issue you have described, it is more of #2 and #3. I hope this will help you with your repairs.
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Dan, Thanks a lot. I was able to completely disassemble the iPod. It was easy! And you're absolutely right about your original instructions - makes it possible to achieve a screen that sits flush. And thanks for GoUnlock.com - they have just about everything at reasonable prices plus videos! I really appreciate your input. You're the best!!!
I had similar issues... I later discovered it could be one of three things:
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1. Slightly warped screens (defective LCD digitizers) that won't sit flush no matter what you do.
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2. Thicker LCD digitizers - Apple depth specification for LCD digitizers is between 2.95 mm - 3.00 mm. I measured several original digitizers with a micrometer, the max depth was 3 mm but most of the LCD digitizers available on eBay & Amazon are thicker than 3 mm.
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3. The metal that holds the volume button (top-left hand corner covered in black) if not well secured after lifting the logic board will push against a thicker LCD digitizer thus the lift you see on the top-left hand corner.
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# Slightly warped screens (defective LCD digitizers) that won't sit flush no matter what you do.
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# Thicker LCD digitizers - Apple depth specification for LCD digitizers is between 2.95 mm - 3.00 mm. I measured several original digitizers with a micrometer, the max depth was 3 mm but most of the LCD digitizers available on eBay & Amazon are thicker than 3 mm.
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# The metal that holds the volume button (top-left hand corner covered in black) if not well secured after lifting the logic board will push against a thicker LCD digitizer thus the lift you see on the top-left hand corner.
With the issue you have described, it is more of #2 and #3. I hope this will help you with your repairs.
I had similar issues... I later discovered it could be one of three things:
1. Slightly warped screens (defective LCD digitizers) that won't sit flush no matter what you do.
2. Thicker LCD digitizers - Apple depth specification for LCD digitizers is between 2.95 mm - 3.00 mm. I measured several original digitizers with a micrometer, the max depth was 3 mm but most of the LCD digitizers available on eBay & Amazon are thicker than 3 mm.
3. The metal that holds the volume button (top-left hand corner covered in black) if not well secured after lifting the logic board will push against a thicker LCD digitizer thus the lift you see on the top-left hand corner.
With the issue you have described, it is more of #2 and #3. I hope this will help you with your repairs.