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iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement

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  1. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Turn on the Hold switch: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before beginning, be sure to activate the iPod's Hold switch to prevent the device from accidentally turning on.

  2. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Cut a Strip of Tape: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Cut a strip of tape, preferably duct tape, about 6-8 inches long. Make sure it's wide enough to be able to cover the entire surface area of the Scroll Wheel

    • It is possible to use other types of tapes, like packing tape or stitched Scotch tape side-by-side, although it may take a few extra attempts in later steps.

  3. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lay the iPod flat on a solid table, then lay the strip of tape flat onto the Scroll Wheel, then press down on the entire surface of the Scroll Wheel & center Select button.

    • With one hand firmly grasping the iPod, pull the strip of tape upwards with your other to remove the Scroll Wheel from it's housing.

    • Be sure beforehand to slowly peel the tape off of the other buttons to prevent them from being pulled off as well, notably the Play/Pause button & the Menu button

  4. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Simply peel off the Scroll Wheel & it's Select button from the strip of tape

  5. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Done: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Congratulations! You've successfully removed the Scroll Wheel from your iPod 1st Gen.

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To reassemble your device, put the main Scroll Wheel mechanism back in first, followed by the center Select button.

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Very brutal and very effective.

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Made me laugh of how rudimental it is but how effective it is, is like making a depilation to the iPod

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