Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Troubleshooting

Track down a number of hardware problems using the 1st Generation iPod Troubleshooting Guide.

Identification and Background

The first generation of iPods ever released featured a mechanical click wheel with four control buttons around its edge. It came in both 5 and 10 GB capacities and featured a backlit non-color display. Even if you know what iPod you have, a quick trip through our iPod identification page couldn't hurt.

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