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iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement

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  1. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement, Rear Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Widen the small gap between the front and rear case by inserting a metal spudger into the gap near the top of the iPod.

    • Be careful when using a metal spudger, as you may scratch the outer case.

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    • Insert an iPod opening tool into the newly widened gap, and pry the rear case up and away from the front case.

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    • Insert the iPod Shuffle opening tool into the gap between the front and rear case on the same side, at the bottom corner of the iPod.

    • Pry the rear case away from the front case.

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    • Lift the bottom of the rear case and remove it from the rest of the iPod.

  5. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement, Logic Board: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the headphone jack and shuffle switch connector by prying it off the logic board with a spudger.

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    • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the logic board to the front case.

  7. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel the battery up from the front case with an iPod opening tool.

    • Remove the logic board and battery from the iPod.

  8. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement, Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Pry the headphone jack from the front case with an iPod opening tool.

    • Don't attempt to remove the headphone jack yet, it is connected to the shuffle switch.

  9. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the pointed tip of a spudger, push the shuffle switch in to separate it from the front case.

  10. iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation Headphone Jack & Shuffle Switch Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the headphone jack and shuffle switch from the front case.

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

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