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Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath the camera/microphone cover.
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Pry the camera/microphone cover off the case with a metal spudger and remove it.
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Use a hot glue gun to apply a bead of glue across the cover.
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Move the nozzle in the glue for 20 seconds to heat the lens adhesive holding the lens in place.
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Press a spudger into the hot glue and hold it in place until the glue cools and hardens.
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Pull on the spudger with firm steady force, while using a fingernail to pry on the cover edge.
[* black] Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath the camera/microphone cover. | |
[* black] Pry the camera/microphone cover off the case with a metal spudger and remove it. | |
- | [* icon_note] It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to avoid damaging the iPod case near the camera. While this will not affect the iPod's functionality, it will hurt its cosmetic appearance. |
+ | [* icon_caution] It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to avoid damaging the iPod case near the camera. While this will not affect the iPod's functionality, it will hurt its cosmetic appearance. |
+ | [* icon_note] You can try this alternative method for removing the cover: |
+ | [* black] Use a hot glue gun to apply a bead of glue across the cover. |
+ | [* black] Move the nozzle in the glue for 20 seconds to heat the lens adhesive holding the lens in place. |
+ | [* black] Press a spudger into the hot glue and hold it in place until the glue cools and hardens. |
+ | [* black] Pull on the spudger with firm steady force, while using a fingernail to pry on the cover edge. |
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