I've finally gotten some ipod repair parts back in stock. If you need to repair your 5th generation, 5.5 generation, or 6th generation ipod classic, click on one of the many ebay links posted around the site to get to the items I'm currently selling. I plan on putting a new youtube video up soon as well as those seem to drive traffic fairly well. For the not so adventurous or busy folks, I also am offering services to fix ipods for a nominal fee. These services are also listed at ebay. I have the following items for sale and will link them here:
- 5th / 5.5 generation ipod video hold button assembly
- ipod video lcd replacement screen
- ipod video 30gb replacement battery
- ipod video 60/80gb replacement battery
- ipod classic front and rear cover faceplates (both black and silver)
- ipod video clickwheel assembly
- ipod video front and rear cover faceplates (both black and white)
- ipod video screw sets
- Also I have a ton of parts that I'm thinking about offloading soon because my office is starting to look more like a warehouse.
The video below details how to repair and replace a broken ipod video lcd screen. You will need the following tools and parts:
-replacement screen
-screwdriver (I prefer a magnetic one)
-plastic or metal spudger
-ipod pry tools
-microfiber cloth (optional)
If you don't feel like watching the video on how to repair a broken ipod lcd screen read on:
Step 1: Insert plastic pry tool around all sides of the ipod.
Step 2: Once ipod is open, carefully remove battery ribbon from the ipod logic board connector.
Step 3: Open ipod like a book, it will hinge on one side. Remove headphone jack assembly ribbon and ipod hard drive connection.
Step 4: Remove six screws on both sides of ipod. Carefully push out on the clickwheel assembly.
Step 5: Use a spudger to lift up on the lcd connection.
Halfway there.
Step 6: Install new ipod video lcd screen, do steps 1-5 in reverse order.
Ta da! You just learned how to repair a broken ipod.
Stay tuned for more tutorials and articles on how to repair broken ipods.