Introduction
Replace a broken click wheel to regain control of your Nano.
Tools
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Insert the edge of an iPod opening tool into the gap between the outer case and the top bezel.
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Pry the top bezel off the adhesive securing it to the display retainer.
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Insert an iPod opening tool between the outer case and the display retainer.
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Use the tool to slide the display assembly out of the case slightly.
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Slide the display out of the Nano. It will move about .5" until the display data cable limits its travel.
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With the display pulled out of the case as much as possible, gently press on the lower edge of the glass panel until it pops in slightly (~1 mm).
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Use your thumbs on the lower edge of the glass panel to slide the glass down and into the case until the top edge pops up out of the case.
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Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to separate the hold switch from the adhesive securing it to the top edge of the display.
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While holding the light colored socket down with one finger, use the tip of a spudger to flip the ZIF cable lock up toward the bottom of the Nano.
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Use an iPod opening tool to peel the display data cable off the thin metal plate attached to the display.
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Insert an iPod opening tool between the bottom bezel and the dock connector.
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Separate the bottom bezel from the adhesive securing it to the Nano and set it aside.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to separate the battery from the adhesive securing it to the outer case.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to push the logic board assembly and battery slightly out of the bottom of the Nano. Stop once it pops out a little bit.
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Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to peel the click wheel ribbon cable and its ZIF socket off the dock connector.
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Use the edge of an iPod opening tool to flip the ZIF cable lock up toward the headphone jack.
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Use a pair of tweezers to slide the click wheel ribbon cable out of its socket.
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Peel back the cable on both ends!
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Pull the logic board assembly out of the outer case, minding the hold switch and click wheel cables that may get caught.
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Press down firmly around the perimeter of the click wheel to separate it from the adhesive securing it to the outer case.
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Remove the click wheel from the inside of the Nano.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
Hello, does anybody know where to fin a clickwheel replacement for the nano 4th gen ? I can't seem to find it on the internet, the only sellers who did have it in stock was on alibaba, and he said to me there were not any left when I contacted him.
Be sure to use the smaller iPod opening tool and press it in FIRMLY in order to get enough leverage to get under the bezel and pry it off. Adhesive is very strong, so don't be afraid to use a little bit of force.
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