Use a spudger to lift the click wheel cable off the logic board. Be careful not to bend the cable too much, or the electronics on the cable could be damaged. When reinstalling the clickwheel, …

Aug 29, 2022 · Use a small iPod opening tool to flip up the black plastic tab holding the orange click wheel ribbon in place. The black tab will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable. …

Aug 12, 2022 · 3. Remove the metal bracket that surrounds the connector port of the iPod. After replacing the click wheel, perform the above three steps in reverse order. Make sure that when …

Sep 18, 2024 · Otherwise, the click wheel could be scratched by the iPod's metal casing. To prevent the click wheel from getting scratched during removal/installation, you can place some …

Jan 2, 2023 · When reassembling, ensure the click wheel cable is toward the front of the Nano and not in the grooves on the side. If it is in the groove you will probably cut it while sliding the …

Jan 8, 2010 · It seems that there is some design flaw on the the new curved casing on the 4th gen. I've been reading through different posts, and this seems to be a recurring problem and …

Apr 19, 2011 · I f nothing has happened to the iPod I would open it up and take a look at the click-wheel connection. Make sure that the clip that holds the cable to the logic board is engaged, …

Jan 27, 2011 · randyhondros, try to turn hold on and off and then press the center button and menu at the same time, this will reset it. Can you get to the diagnostics menu by turn off the …

Insert the iPod opening tool into the left side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back. A small guitar pick can be extremely helpful in opening the iPod. Simply insert …

Aug 21, 2024 · Opening this iPod is challenging. Don't get discouraged if it takes you a few tries before the iPod is opened. One thing to notice is the angle of the plastic opening tool's tip …