iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement

Written By: nbmusic
  • Comments: 2
iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

2 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide to show you how to remove the Scroll Wheel from a iPod 1st Gen.

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    • Before beginning, be sure to activate the iPod's Hold switch to prevent the device from accidentally turning on.

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    • Cut a strip of tape, preferably duct tape, about 6-8 inches long. Make sure it's wide enough to be able to cover the entire surface area of the Scroll Wheel

    • It is possible to use other types of tapes, like packing tape or stitched Scotch tape side-by-side, although it may take a few extra attempts in later steps.

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    • Lay the iPod flat on a solid table, then lay the strip of tape flat onto the Scroll Wheel, then press down on the entire surface of the Scroll Wheel & center Select button.

  4. With one hand firmly grasping the iPod, pull the strip of tape upwards with your other to remove the Scroll Wheel from it's housing.

    • With one hand firmly grasping the iPod, pull the strip of tape upwards with your other to remove the Scroll Wheel from it's housing.

    • Be sure beforehand to slowly peel the tape off of the other buttons to prevent them from being pulled off as well, notably the Play/Pause button & the Menu button

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    • Simply peel off the Scroll Wheel & it's Select button from the strip of tape

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    • Congratulations! You've successfully removed the Scroll Wheel from your iPod 1st Gen.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, put the main Scroll Wheel mechanism back in first, followed by the center Select button.

Author

nbmusic

Member since: 01/10/21

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2 comments

Very brutal and very effective.

张兴潼 -

Made me laugh of how rudimental it is but how effective it is, is like making a depilation to the iPod

Foxy the dj -