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TTT-9007 Small Phillips Screwdriver

TTT-9010 Plastic Opening Tools

TTT-9013 Spudger

Heat Gun / Blow Dryer

iPod Nano 6th Gen - Disassemble Guide

Required Tools:

The repair of the iPod Nano 6th Gen., can be both simple and inexpensive if you follow the steps of this disassemble guide. To assist you in completing the repair, the steps we have provided will help you quickly, and safely, replace a broken display, along with other internal components that may have become damaged.

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• Utilizing the heat gun or blow dryer, begin heating the outer edges of the tablet to soften the adhesive that is securing the screen to the case of the unit. Normally 1-2 minutes will suffice.

• Use the plastic opening tool to pry the screenassembly away from the iPod Nano. Make sure youstart on the side of the unit with the headphonejack.

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• Once you have safely separated the screen assembly from the iPod Nano, rotate the screen assembly away from the unit. This will be similar to opening a book. Make sure you are mindful of the ribbon cables that are still attached.

• Locate and remove the two small Phillips screws(#00) that secure the metal internal shield in place.

• You can now remove the metal shield from theiPod Nano.

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• The screen assembly ribbon cables are located onthe left side of the iPod Nano. As you continueworking around the unit, be mindful of these cablesto avoid causing irreversible damage when youseparate the screen assembly from the iPod Nano.

• Do not try to remove the screen assemblycompletely from the unit; it is still attached by theribbon cables.

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• Using the plastic opening tool, pry up the LCD andtouch screen digitizer ribbon cable plugs to liftthem from their sockets.

• Utilizing the plastic opening tool, pry up the headphone/audio jack ribbon cable plug to lift it from its socket.

• Locate and remove the one small Phillips screw(#00) that secures the motherboard into the case ofthe unit.

Step 5 - Headphone/Audio Jack

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• You can now remove the display assembly fromthe iPod Nano.

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• Using the plastic opening tool, pry/detach thebattery from the adhesive holding it on to thecase of the unit.

• Do not completely remove the battery from the iPod Nano; it is still attached to the motherboard.

• Continuing with the plastic opening tool, pry/detachthe motherboard from the adhesive holding it inplace.

• You can now remove the battery and motherboardfrom the iPod Nano.

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• Locate and remove the five small Phillips screws(#00) that secure the headphone/audio jack into thecase of the iPod Nano.

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• Prior to disconnecting the headphone/audio jack,make sure you remove the black and clear tapesecuring the buttons in place.

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• Carefully, use the spudger to maneuver the headphone/audio jack assembly out of the iPod Nano. Remember to be mindful of the fragile ribbon cable.

• The ribbon cable for the headphone/audio jackassembly is incredibly fragile so proceed withcaution.

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