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iPod 6th Generation Repair

iPod Classic 6th Generation. Model A1238 / 80, 120, or 160 GB hard drive / black or silver metal front

Author: Miroslav Djuric (and 11 other contributors) Create a Guide I Have This Do you know which kind you have?

• A1238 120 GB
• A1238 160 GB (Thick)
• A1238 160 GB (Thin)
• A1238 80 GB
• Not sure

Guides

Replacement Guides

Featured

Battery

Click Wheel

Click Wheel Button

Featured

Display

Front Panel

Featured

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Cable

Headphone Jack & Hold Switch

Logic Board

Metal Framework

Rear Panel

Rubber Bumpers

Teardowns

iPod Classic Teardown

Techniques

How to charge your iPod classic on a PC or Laptop

How to enter DFU mode and restore iPod

How to fix a freezing iPod Classic

How to install Rockbox on an iPod Classic

How to put an iPod Classic into Debug mode

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Parts

• Accessories (2)
• Batteries (2)
• Buttons (2)
• Cables (1)

• Case Components (7)
• Headphone Jacks (2)
• Microphones (1)
• Motherboards (2)

• Ports (2)
• Power Adapters (2)
• Screens (3)
• Screws and Bolts (1)

• Storage (4)

Tools

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

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  iFixit Opening Tool

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  Metal Spudger

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  Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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  Spudger

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Models

A1238 120 GB, A1238 160 GB (Thick), A1238 160 GB (Thin), A1238 80 GB

Troubleshooting

Track down a number of hardware problems using the iPod Classic Troubleshooting Guide.

Identification and Background

Released in September 2007, the iPod classic sported a thinner body and dramatically increased battery life. The case of the iPod classic is clad in shades of anodized aluminum with a chrome rear panel and was offered in sizes of 80, 120, and 160 GB.

Use the iPod identification system to help you identify your iPod. They tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which one you have before ordering any replacement parts.

Additional Information

• iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides
• Wikipedia: iPod
• EveryMac: Online iPod Q&A
• Apple: iPod Products

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