iPod Nano 6th Generation Headphone Jack Assembly Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Ready to swap out that headphone jack assembly? No problem! This assembly includes the headphone jack along with the electronic sleep/volume buttons. It’s a straightforward fix, but if you need a hand, feel free to schedule a repair.
Step 1
Be careful not to overheat the front panel assembly, as it may result in damage to the LCD.
– Grab a heat gun or hair dryer and apply some gentle heat around the edges of the front panel assembly. This will help loosen up the adhesive holding it in place, making it easier to get things moving. Take your time and don’t rush this step; patience is key!
Tools Used
Step 2
– While the front panel is still warm, grab an opening tool and gently pry it from the headphone jack side of the front panel assembly, lifting it out of the Nano.
– Keep prying around the edges of the front panel assembly to free it from the outer casing, being careful not to snag or damage the display data cable tucked under its left edge.
Keep your opening tool away from the left side of the display—the display data cable is hanging out just beneath and doesn’t want to get poked or pried. Trust us, your phone will thank you for it!
If the front panel is giving you a hard time and won’t budge from the outer case, try heating the area up again and give it another shot. Patience is key here!
Step 3
The front panel is still hanging on, connected by two cables. Don’t forget about them – they’re holding it all together!
– Gently lift up the front panel assembly starting from the headphone jack side of your Nano.
– Carefully pull the front panel assembly just enough from the left side to give the display data cable some space.
Step 4
– Place the front panel assembly nearby the Nano to keep everything within reach. Next, grab your precision screwdriver and remove these two screws: a 2.3 mm Phillips screw and a 2.6 mm shouldered Phillips screw. If you hit any snags, remember you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair to get professional help.
Step 5
– Grab your trusty opening tool and gently pry up the steel shield from the upper right corner of the Nano.
– Once the shield is loose, go ahead and remove it from the Nano.
Step 6
– Grab an opening tool and gently detach the display data and digitizer cable connectors from their cozy sockets on the logic board. It’s a simple step, just be careful not to pull too hard!
Step 7
– Gently take off the front panel assembly, but watch out for the two cables that might get a little caught up in the process.
– When you’re putting everything back together, double-sided tape is your best friend. You’ll find it right here.
Step 8
– Grab your trusty iPod opening tool and gently lift the headphone jack assembly connector up and out of its cozy little home on the logic board. Nice and easy, just like that!
Step 9
– Take out the 1.9 mm Phillips screw that’s holding the logic board to the outer case.
Step 10
The adhesive can be quite stubborn, so take your time and work carefully. Go slow to avoid slipping and risking damage to any delicate parts. Patience is key—rushing might break something fragile, and nobody wants that. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab a plastic opening tool and gently lift the battery away from the adhesive that’s holding it in place inside the outer case.
– Use your thumb to push the battery toward the left side of the Nano as you carefully work the other edge out of the outer case.
Step 11
Be careful not to pry the logic board upward too much—gentle is the way to go!
– Take your iPod opening tool and carefully work it under the logic board to loosen the adhesive. Go slow and steady—no need to rush this part!
Step 12
– Grab your iPod opening tool and gently nudge the dock connector toward the center of the Nano—think of it as giving it a little friendly push to get things moving.
– Carefully lift out the logic board assembly from the Nano, making sure not to tug on the headphone jack cable—that way, everything stays happy and intact.
Step 13
– Start by removing these five screws to loosen things up:
– One tiny 1.7 mm Phillips screw
– Four slightly bigger 3.9 mm Phillips screws. Keep them safe for reassembly!
Step 14
Handle the cable gently—it’s super thin and easy to damage. Give the plastic mounting ear a little tug instead; it’s much sturdier!
– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently pull the headphone jack towards the center of the Nano. Take your time, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Tools Used
Step 15
– Gently slide the headphone jack ribbon cable toward the dock connector to loosen up the sleep and volume buttons from the case. Take your time—no need to rush this part.
– Go ahead and lift out the headphone jack assembly.
Success!
