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iPod 1st Generation Battery Replacement

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    • Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.

    Boy, are these cases hard to open! I got nowhere with the spudger, but I did have success using duct tape. This is worth trying as it reduces the likelihood of scratching the case. Make a tab by sticking duct tape to the metal case starting on the side down by the scrolll wheel and ending up where the metal case ends on the firewire side. Fold excess duct tape back on itself so that it is 2x thick anywhere it isn’t stuck to the iPod. This is where you are going to grab it. Rub the duct tape with a spudger or a fingernail where it touches the iPod to make it stick better. Make a similar tab on the other side. Now grab the iPod in your right hand with your thumb at the 1/8” audio connector, squeeze gently, and pull on one of the duct tape tabs. (I stared with the one of the lock button side, but I don’t think it matters.) It is smooth sailing once the case starts to open up. Clean off any duct tape residue with alcohol wipes before re-assembly.

    R Calhoun - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Well, maybe for you because you have baby hands and, it Took me less Then a minute to do it

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    • Opening the iPod can be challenging; don't get discouraged if it takes you a few tries to get the iPod to open.

    • Insert a plastic iPod opening tool in the seam between the white plastic front and metal back of the iPod. It helps to hold the iPod at top and bottom as shown and squeeze to help pop out the edge. Once you've inserted the tool, run it along the seam to free the five tabs holding the iPod together.

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    • Continue to run the opening tool along the side of the case until all five tabs have been released.

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    • Work around the corner of the iPod and release the two tabs holding the iPod together near the dock connector.

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    • Free the five tabs holding the iPod together on the other side. You may be able to free the tabs by gently wiggling the front panel of the iPod.

    • Lift the rear panel away from the iPod.

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    • Lift the battery up from the adhesive holding it to the iPod.

    • Lay the battery next to the iPod (it is still connected to the logic board).

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    • Lift up the end of the hard drive near the Firewire port to allow easy access to the battery connector.

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    • Carefully disconnect the white battery connector from the logic board. Be sure to pull only on the connector itself and not on the cables.

    To put case back together, align parts carefully (watch the battery cable) then place iPod face down on a mouse pad and push gently from the metal side.

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

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There are so many iPods, it's confusing as to what battery to buy. I have 3 of these old bricks and sure it's battery time. Can you please provide a link to the specific battery for this (above) iPod?

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The iPod that I,m trying to resssurect has a connection that has 50t pin connection. I ordered the battery shown in the picture and now have to exchange it

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