iPod Nano 4th Generation Display Replacement

Insert the edge of an iPod opening tool into the gap between the outer case and the top bezel.

Pry the top bezel off the adhesive securing it to the display retainer.

Remove the hold switch slider from the top of the Nano.

Remove the two angled Phillips screws from the two corners of the display retainer.

Insert an iPod opening tool between the outer case and the display retainer.

Use the tool to slide the display assembly out of the case slightly.

Slide the display out of the Nano. It will move about .5" until the display data cable limits its travel.

With the display pulled out of the case as much as possible, gently press on the lower edge of the glass panel until it pops in slightly (~1 mm).

Use your thumbs on the lower edge of the glass panel to slide the glass down and into the case until the top edge pops up out of the case.

Lift the glass panel out of the Nano.

Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to separate the hold switch from the adhesive securing it to the top edge of the display.

Peel back the Kapton tape covering the display data cable socket.

While holding the light colored socket down with one finger, use the tip of a spudger to flip the ZIF cable lock up toward the bottom of the Nano.

Use an iPod opening tool to peel the display data cable off the thin metal plate attached to the display.

Pull the display out of the Nano, minding the hold switch cable that may get caught.

If present, remove the strip of tape covering the display electronics.

Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to carefully pry the display bracket off the rear of the display.

Continue separating the display bracket along the side of the display.

Separate the display bracket from the other side of the display.

Use an iPod opening tool to carefully peel the display electronics off the display bracket.

Remove the display from the display bracket.