iPod Nano 6th Generation Logic Board Assembly Replacement

Geschrieben von: Andrew Bookholt
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iPod Nano 6th Generation Logic Board Assembly Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

12

Zeitaufwand

30 Minuten - 1 Stunde

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace your Nano's logic board assembly.

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    • Use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive securing the perimeter of the front panel assembly to the outer case.

    • Be careful not to overheat the front panel assembly, as it may result in damage to the LCD.

    Do I need new adhesive to reassemble?

    David Wallin -

    Make sure to not break this cable even if your backlight is out, there can be internal corrosion that prevents the backlight from working. It may still work with the old display.

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    • While the front panel is still warm, use the edge of an iPod opening tool to pry it from the headphone jack side of the front panel assembly out of the Nano.

    • Do not attempt to pry out the front panel assembly from, or insert the opening tool into the left side of the display, as the display data cable is right underneath and may be damaged in the process.

    • Continue prying the perimeter of the front panel assembly out of the outer casing, being careful not to damage the display data cable held under its left edge.

    • If the front panel is excessively difficult to lift out of the outer case, reheat the area and try again.

    I strongly recommend using a Small Suction Cup (IF145-019-1) instead of a plastic opening tool.

    After half an hour of various heating times, trying to use a plastic opening tool, I overheated the LCD, which caused it to discolour. Now I need to buy a new screen. I wish I'd thought to use a suction cup earlier; it seems so obvious in retrospect.

    Peter Burkimsher -

    I used a hot water bottle with towelling cover, resting on it for about 5 minutes. glue softened at 45 degrees. enough to easily lift panel.. Ipod’s working temperate is 55 deg C max according to apple. I used IR heat gun for temperature check.

    Hay rack -

    We have a temperature controlled testing oven at work. I set the oven for 50 degrees C, let it absorb heat for half an hour, then took it out. I had zero luck with either the plastic pry tool or the suction cup, so I carefully pried up the indicated side with the sharp pointed tip of a dental pick until I could get the plastic tool into the crack opening.

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    • Lift the front panel assembly from the headphone jack side of the Nano.

    • Pull the front panel assembly slightly away from the left side of the Nano to clear the display data cable.

    • The front panel assembly is still attached to the Nano by two cables.

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    • Lay the front panel assembly next to the Nano.

    • Remove the following two screws:

    • One 2.3 mm Phillips screw

    • One 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw

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    • Use an iPod opening tool to pry the steel shield out of the Nano by its upper right corner.

    • Remove the steel shield from the Nano.

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    • Use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors up from their sockets on the logic board.

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    • Remove the front panel assembly, minding its two cables that may get caught. To reassemble, you can use the double-sided tape found here.

    How come you did not put back the metal plate that goes between the iPod and the display?

    Adam Meyerson -

    You do put the steel shield back in to place and screw it down, but only after you connect the digitizer and display data cable connectors to their sockets on the logic board.

    Lance J -

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    • Use an iPod opening tool to lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.

    Hello.. I lost my jack connector and it still stay on logic board.. So what will i do? I cant remove it from logic board.. Please help me.. :(

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    • Remove the single 1.9 mm Phillips screw securing the logic board to the outer case.

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    • Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the battery up from the adhesive securing it to the outer case.

    • The adhesive is very strong. Work carefully and slowly, making sure to not slip and break any fragile components.

    • Use your thumb to pull the battery toward the left side of the Nano as you pry the battery's other edge out of the outer case.

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    • Use an iPod opening tool to gently pry the logic board off the adhesive holding it against the outer case.

    • Do not excessively pry the logic board upward.

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    • Use your iPod opening tool to gently push the dock connector toward the center of the Nano.

    • Remove the logic board assembly from the Nano, being careful not to damage the headphone jack assembly cable.

    very good directions. You lead only half way to the push button area. I have to try the rest of the way!

    Good work!

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Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Andrew Bookholt

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9 Kommentare

Hi, i wonder if you could help me... I changed my cracked screen (my ipod worked even though the screen was broken) but then when I assembled the ipod ( I did everything you did) it doesn't work, nor does my computer recognize it anymore. Would you happen to know what might be the problem? Have I unintentionally somehow damaged it?

d1k4 -

Thanks for the guide Andrew! I've just replaced my cracked screen and everything works flawlessly.

Cristian Dragos -

Is there any where to send them in and have a professional repair them. I’ve tired some of the things on the site but I think I may have damaged them further? Please advise.

Valerie -

Hi..just to tell u about my ipod. It was accidentaly washed in my washing machine. I want to know..is the ipod still in function if i replace the battery only not the board. Im still hoping that my ipod still can be use. I love my ipod 6th generation. It has sentimental value to me..huhu

madeq 78 -

I did the very same thing, washed my 6th gen in the washer. when i realized what i had done, i immediately put the ipod in a tub of rice. now it works, but only when it’s plugged in. I’m pretty sure it’s the battery that needs replacing. I’ve not replaced the battery as all of the things i need from ifixit are out of stock. If everything on the ipod works except that it won’t hold a charge and stay on unless plugged in, then it’s most likely the battery and replacing it will probably fix the problem.

thefactory01 -

I didn’t see any guide or instruction for replacing the battery. I only see the red and black wires so I’m assuming the battery need to be de-soldered and a new one soldered back on. Does this sound about right?

Civan -

hello i have also a Ipod Nano 6 e generation found in recyclebox ! ,i have put in Iphone charge kabel to see if he work,s no reaction it all, i opent the Enclosure carefully and discover what,s in how compact is it ,what fragile component,s are inside ,i found a kabel from mainboard wich is broken ,i search on Google Ipod Nano 6 e generation kabel and replace the new one and connect it with the little mainboard also the little screen and put it on Iphone charge kabel again ,i press the on button to see if it will start up but no ,it could be the processor is crashed and the Ipod is Crashed ,it is a very compact nice design media player MP 3

Ronald liersen -

I found that my locksmith pinning tweezers are perfect for disconnecting the the various connectors.

Don Jenkins -

any suggestions on how to fix an on/off button on the IPOD Nano Gen 6

Jimmy Selph -