How to Replace a 5th Generation iPod Battery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure to turn your hold switch ON before beginning repair.

   Run the tool along the seam and gently push in on each of 5 clips to free the first side.
   
   It is helpful to use your index finger and your thumb to put pressure on each clip you are trying to pry.,, You may be able to free these tabs by gently wiggling the front panel of the iPod.
   
   Do not rip the cover open., You will first disconnect the ribbon at the bottom of the iPod.
   
   Use a nylon stick (or spudger of any type) to slide up the brown connector that holds the ribbon in place.
   
   Lift the brown locking bar up about 2mm to free this cable., Now you can place the rear panel next to the iPod, being careful not to strain the second ribbon.,, The brown tab will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.
   
   Slide this ribbon out of its connector., Lift the battery and its attached orange cable out of the iPod.
   
   Be careful not to tear the side orange ribbon when removing the battery.,
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   Step 2: Insert a curve tipped plastic pry tool in the seam between the plastic front and metal back of the iPod.

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   Step 3: Continue to slide the pry tool around the corner seam and release the single tab near the hold switch.

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   Step 4: While holding the freed side together

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   Step 5: release the 5 tabs along the opposite side of the iPod.

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   Step 6: Be aware of the two orange ribbons connecting the body of the iPod to the rear panel.

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   Step 7: Using your fingers

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   Step 8: slide the orange ribbon out of its connector to the iPod body.

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   Step 9: Lift the hard drive up with one hand to access the connection of the second ribbon

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    Step 10: which is located on the left side under the screen.

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    Step 11: Use the nylon stick to flip up the brown plastic tab holding the second ribbon in place.

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    Step 12: Now that the back panel is free

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    Step 13: you can set aside the body of the iPod.

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    Step 14: To replace battery

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    Step 15: simply repeat the 9 steps in reverse.

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