Your tutorial is spot on, very nicely done. I however have a question right where you ended. On my son's IPod there are 2 pretty good size dents in the metal frame. One is by the lower volume buttom and the other is about a 1/4" above the top volume button. The dents were so bad it shattered the screen. How can I get the dents out and deal with the volume buttons?
@floopdiddy - The plastic cosmetic buttons aren't attached. You can remove the actual buttons (the ones responsible for the actual clicking) from the cable.
@Chavaan1 - It's likely you didn't connect the display cable back properly or that that cable is also torn. The cable is not a sticker. If it tears, it will have to be replaced.
Right, I understand that and is what I'm trying to do. How do I separate the metal case and the motherboard/volume ribbon cable so I can hammer the 2 dents out?
Yes, however it's a good idea to check all of your connections as if one popped loose, another one may have as well and it's better to find out before sealing the unit back up.
hello, ty for step by stepinstructions they were great. so my problem is when i turn on ipod u cant see the screen at all so i took apart following ur directions carefully and reattached the cables and still i can not see the screen but if i carefully press on the screen u can see it for a few seconds any ideas whats wrong or how to fix? apple wont fix it because it has small crack in screen.
Which cables would be the most likely? I have rechecked the conections and they all seem to be seated. I did hold down the home button without the rubber top and got a little shock.
I laid my iPod down on a counter that I didn't realize was soaked in water, and water got into the charging port. The iPod functioned just fine, but it could no longer charge for whatever reason. I haven't used that iPod since, which was probably two years ago. I found that iPod in one of my drawers the other day and decided to try and resurrect it. Is this repairable, or am I just out of luck?
Kurt for me I always play with it one day I just want to charge it but it didn't for idk reason and today my mom found it and we try to recharge it but it didn't
Hi, I have an iPod touch 4th gen. I recently had water damage occur to it, however was about to absorb most of the water out with the old rice trick . but today I realized, my external speakers are not working anymore. I was wondering if you had a tutorial on how to fix the speaks or know how to .
I am trying to replace the power/volume button and I was wondering if you can make a video showing how to remove it completely and apply a new one or can you please tell me. Thank you
hey PowerbookMedic! i dropped my ipod touch 4th gen and cracked the screen today.. if i bought a screen digitizer replacement should i follow the step up till 1:36 ? and to assemble it back just do it in reverse? THANKS FOR UR HELP IN ADVANCE!
I came across an odd event when I dropped a dc motor onto my touch 4g. It sparked when it hit and looks like it arced out of the bottom of the iPod. Now my Pod turns on and when I plug in the charging cable it autostarts but won't charge back up. I'm wondering whether this would be the port or logic board that needs replacing? Thanks for the tutorial. Rob
I'm in the process of taking apart my ipod touch 4g and while doing that I think I might have damaged some of the components around the digitizer cable, and on the logic board. What would I have to do to send it to your website to get replaced and is there anyway that you could give me an estimate over the phone on how much it would cost to replace?
Hi, I was curious on whenever I clicked the LCD cable back into place my Ipod wont turn on. Is there something that I did wrong? Please answer! Very good tutorial btw!
Hello, I just recently repaired my iPodTouch 4! The only question I have before I glue it back together is: Though I don't see it in your video, when I open my iPod, there is a metal piece at the top right of the iPod, just beneath the LCD. In other videos, people take this metal piece out, put it to the side, but don't replace it. Is it a necessary part to replace? I am thinking it's use is for the adhesive and nothing else...any thoughts?
Seems like the video ended before the process was finished...is there a part 2? I was waiting to get to replacing the charging port. Is there a video on this process? Thank you.
is it possible to to take the components from the ipod touch 4g and put it in an iphone housing for more cases or is there a way to use iphone cases on the ipod touch 4g itself
It is likely just the LCD, but you need to replace the LCD / digitizer assembly to fix the issue. There is a chance it could be the logic board, but LCD is much more likely.
what type of flat tool do you recommend? what is the name of the tool that you used in the video? when i tried to replace the screens on my previous itouches, all the instructional videos made it seem super easy to get the lcd screen off but it was a huge PITA and i ended up doing more damage than good.
Hi there, great video unfortunately I watched this to late...ahhhhh, I somehow managed to separate the battery from the copper and not when I re assembly the lot it doesn’t charge. Only whilst the charger is plugged in the battery sign comes on but doesn’t charge enough to turn he iPod on. What’s the solution to this please, would I need to get a new battery etc..+ how is it a straight swap ? Many thanks in advance.
also, would it be possible to buy the iphone 4s's higher resolution cameras, and put the on the ipod touch 4g, as a modification? (without it causing any problems putting it back together)
If I want to replace the touchscreen+digitizer, after disassemble the broken screen, how is the new screen assembled on the ipod? I mean, does the new screen to be glued when finishing the reparation? Thanks.
@PowerbookMedic Hey your tutorial is great! but i am only looking to take the LCD Screen off (smashed :( ) do i have to continue removing stuff in the ipod if the LCD is off??
@PowerbookMedic I have the same problem. There is a gray blotch on the top left corner of the screen, but It happend a 10:00pm last night, and its not going away. It looks about 1/4 of a milimeter vanished, but its still there. Can you please help? Thank you so much.
I've done that too 4 months ago. I just got done fixing a friends ipod and i found it easier to separate some of these hard glued parts with strips of paper cardboard ( like index card ) wedge it in slowly holding it down and work in a flat tool, it works for me i havent tore any ribbon cables.
i was wondering if you could tell me if heatgun could help in loosen the cable for removal? and you super glue the volumen-power button to the housing or how you put back in its place? thanks man i apreciate all your guide :)
My down volume button was jammed recently, should I bring it in to Apple or would it be easier to fix it myself? I don't have warranty on this anymore.
About to help a friend tackle this. Just one question, are all the small Philips screw inside it the same or different for each part it comes off of, like some longer or shorter. Thanks!
@PowerbookMedic Could you make a complete video of the ipod touch disassembly and how to change the back panel and finally assembly? PLEASEEE I really need this
I'm wondering, is it possible to upgrade an ipod touch just by removing the apple gear and put it in a larger home made case where hou can store more stuff in like more RAM and than have a better ipod?
@PowerbookMedic Hey, could you give me some "specs" on the soldering? For example, heat temperature and what size solder to use! I'm a little stuck because I dont wanna over heat it and I dont wanna use a solder too big! Please respond!
Nice! Where do you guys get all these tools that you are using? I bought some case opener tool kit on eBay and it was really bad quality, what do you recommend?
hola, I found an ipod touch 4th generation while snorkeling around the dock at the lake i swim at. i have no idea how long it was down there but i put it in a bag of rice when i got home and waiting a day or two, then i saw your tutorial and dried it out that way, so now it doesnt turn on but i plugg it into a charger and it turns on but the screen is all weird like if there is water in it or something, any ideas?
basically started this procedure and got the screen off and unplugged the LCD cable. but next to the ribbon I tore the orange ribbon which was attached to the screen on the inside. i havent got a new digitizer and lcd screen yet but i was wondering is this bad that i tore that orange ribbon?
@PowerbookMedic My Dock Connector doesnt work after my display repair... The display is now pasted so im not sure if i can remove it a second time... Is there any way to replace the dock connector or fix this problem? Thank you
To use your old lcd, you would have to separate the digitizer from the lcd which usually ends up in cracking the LCD. You're best bet is to replace the whole assembly.
does this fix the common volume and lock button problem or is that OS based? because it always fixes when i restore from DFU mode.... just never permanently
About 2 months ago I had my iPod in my purse and a bottle of Powerade I had in my bag wasn't sealed fully, and slowly dripped on my ipod. I used a hair dryer, rice, leaving it face down in sunlight and my ipod won't turn on or anything at all. What do you think it is?
I'd first try to replace the battery. However considering it fell in water, the problem is most likely the logic board and you would need to replace that component to fix the issue.
Just acquired one of these for free trying to fix it...it was washed an plugged into a power source..I realize some parts may be fried...any ideas which ones? I know the battery will probably have to be replaced but what else?
recently my ipod was rained on, i let it dry out and most of it works, but my volume will turn on and off, but it wont play at all with out headphones (even unplugged it says headphones are in). Is it my speaker thats buster or my head phone jack? thanks for the help!
@powerbookmedic I tried to repair my ipod touch but i just made things worse than before i already have the LCD+digitizer and back housing i need a back facing camera and the sleep wake/power cable and you to install it how much would it cost me?
my ipod has some water (not a lot) behing the screen. You can see the water when the ipod is on, but the ipod functions normally. if i was to try and remove the water, should i open the ipod as shown and stop at 1:37 or will i have to seperate the lcd and digitizer? (i can provide an image if needed)
@All4ChristNone4me - If the cable tore, it will have to be replaced. If you're referring to the cable on the digitizer, it shouldn't matter as a replacement digitizer should come with that cable.
My Daughter Cracked the Glass on her 4th Gen Ipod touch I purchased new Glass is it possible to seperate the LCD from the Glass, and just replace the glass or do I have to purchase a whole new Glass/LCD component?
Used this video to replace the Power (on/off) button... and it looks like I'd have to solder all 4 parts on to the logic board separately. That and I got a crack in the digitizer taking the screen off. Since the display just snaps on and off the only thing I'm worried about is how to get the new power button attached. Any ideas?
The volume flex cable is soldered to the logic board and will require knowing how to solder to replace it. The cosmetic volume buttons will just fall out once the cable is removed.
hi i have a question, the new screen i installed looked ok turned on and digitizer worked but after i assembled it turned white and eventually stop turning on, i have checked again and again and nothing is broken or teared the only thing is some white gray looking tape between the logic board and the copper board on top of the battery im wondering if this is the problem also i teared the copper piece on top of the rear camera pleas help
Hi, i have a broke the glass on my ipod touch 4th gen, i can still see the display underneath, but i need to reaplce the glass, could you please advise where the best place is to get a reaplcement from. much appreiated
So my headphone connector split while in the port...I'm thinking I only have to follow the steps up to about 2:30 and then I can pry the jack connector out...or will I have to replace the headphone module?
@PowerbookMedic oo the blue wire was messed up and i tried to replace my cracked screen and i did everything right but the screen just lights up but i can hear sound through my headphones if i want to listen to a song i have to do the command. do you have any idea why the screen just light up without showing any images
Your tutorial is spot on, very nicely done. I however have a question right where you ended. On my son's IPod there are 2 pretty good size dents in the metal frame. One is by the lower volume buttom and the other is about a 1/4" above the top volume button. The dents were so bad it shattered the screen. How can I get the dents out and deal with the volume buttons?
You are the man. I could not for the life of me figure out how to do a back replacement. Thank you ipod God.
The same thing has happened to my iPod, I am going to open it up next week to have a closer look. Have you opened yours up yet?
It could be a defective display assembly. If your old one is functional enough for testing, when you plug it back in does it work at all?
@floopdiddy - The plastic cosmetic buttons aren't attached. You can remove the actual buttons (the ones responsible for the actual clicking) from the cable.
@Chavaan1 - It's likely you didn't connect the display cable back properly or that that cable is also torn. The cable is not a sticker. If it tears, it will have to be replaced.
Right, I understand that and is what I'm trying to do. How do I separate the metal case and the motherboard/volume ribbon cable so I can hammer the 2 dents out?
@iapdirect - You do not have to heat it up. It is recommended to replace the adhesive.
Yes, however it's a good idea to check all of your connections as if one popped loose, another one may have as well and it's better to find out before sealing the unit back up.
hello, ty for step by stepinstructions they were great. so my problem is when i turn on ipod u cant see the screen at all so i took apart following ur directions carefully and reattached the cables and still i can not see the screen but if i carefully press on the screen u can see it for a few seconds any ideas whats wrong or how to fix? apple wont fix it because it has small crack in screen.
Which cables would be the most likely? I have rechecked the conections and they all seem to be seated. I did hold down the home button without the rubber top and got a little shock.
I laid my iPod down on a counter that I didn't realize was soaked in water, and water got into the charging port. The iPod functioned just fine, but it could no longer charge for whatever reason. I haven't used that iPod since, which was probably two years ago. I found that iPod in one of my drawers the other day and decided to try and resurrect it. Is this repairable, or am I just out of luck?
Kurt for me I always play with it one day I just want to charge it but it didn't for idk reason and today my mom found it and we try to recharge it but it didn't
Hi, I have an iPod touch 4th gen. I recently had water damage occur to it, however was about to absorb most of the water out with the old rice trick . but today I realized, my external speakers are not working anymore. I was wondering if you had a tutorial on how to fix the speaks or know how to .
do you have to do all that to remove the battery? or can you remove the battery after you remove the metal bracket?
ty! do u recommend heating the ipop before removing the digitizah?
I am trying to replace the power/volume button and I was wondering if you can make a video showing how to remove it completely and apply a new one or can you please tell me. Thank you
hey PowerbookMedic! i dropped my ipod touch 4th gen and cracked the screen today.. if i bought a screen digitizer replacement should i follow the step up till 1:36 ? and to assemble it back just do it in reverse? THANKS FOR UR HELP IN ADVANCE!
I came across an odd event when I dropped a dc motor onto my touch 4g. It sparked when it hit and looks like it arced out of the bottom of the iPod. Now my Pod turns on and when I plug in the charging cable it autostarts but won't charge back up. I'm wondering whether this would be the port or logic board that needs replacing?
Thanks for the tutorial.
Rob
@KidFunni13 - Not sure I understand the question. The LCD does "plug in" via it's connector to the logic board.
I'm in the process of taking apart my ipod touch 4g and while doing that I think I might have damaged some of the components around the digitizer cable, and on the logic board. What would I have to do to send it to your website to get replaced and is there anyway that you could give me an estimate over the phone on how much it would cost to replace?
Hi, I was curious on whenever I clicked the LCD cable back into place my Ipod wont turn on. Is there something that I did wrong? Please answer! Very good tutorial btw!
Do I have to put the screwdriver between the glass and the plastic or the plastic and the metal?
what adhesive is used to close it back up. need to unjam the power button and i do all my own repair work since im stationed overseas.
Which part do I pry the glass on, the glass before the black part, or, on the edge of the casing?
@mahonums - The home button does come away from the glass and lcd component.
Hello, I just recently repaired my iPodTouch 4! The only question I have before I glue it back together is: Though I don't see it in your video, when I open my iPod, there is a metal piece at the top right of the iPod, just beneath the LCD. In other videos, people take this metal piece out, put it to the side, but don't replace it. Is it a necessary part to replace? I am thinking it's use is for the adhesive and nothing else...any thoughts?
Hey, when i pry my screen off, do i pry between the rubber seal and digitizer? Or rubber seal and metal housing?
PowebookMedic Do you have any videos on how solder a iPod touch 4 speaker I bought one with ripped speaker cables
@PowerbookMedic So you just need to replace the Power/Volume flex cable to fix the power button right? Please Reply!
do you put the tool between the glass and the plastic or the plastic and the metal
Seems like the video ended before the process was finished...is there a part 2? I was waiting to get to replacing the charging port. Is there a video on this process? Thank you.
is it possible to to take the components from the ipod touch 4g and put it in an iphone housing for more cases or is there a way to use iphone cases on the ipod touch 4g itself
It is likely just the LCD, but you need to replace the LCD / digitizer assembly to fix the issue. There is a chance it could be the logic board, but LCD is much more likely.
@PowerbookMedic What do you do when your power button gets jammed? I mean, how do you fix that? Can you just pop it back up or... Please reply!
You can sometimes reposition the home button when opening up the device.
@coolnoodles11 - It shouldn't, but if you aren't careful you can damage any component in the iPod.
Is soldering needed when replacing the volume/power cable on the iPod?
what type of flat tool do you recommend? what is the name of the tool that you used in the video? when i tried to replace the screens on my previous itouches, all the instructional videos made it seem super easy to get the lcd screen off but it was a huge PITA and i ended up doing more damage than good.
Hi there, great video unfortunately I watched this to late...ahhhhh, I somehow managed to separate the battery from the copper and not when I re assembly the lot it doesn’t charge. Only whilst the charger is plugged in the battery sign comes on but doesn’t charge enough to turn he iPod on. What’s the solution to this please, would I need to get a new battery etc..+ how is it a straight swap ? Many thanks in advance.
also, would it be possible to buy the iphone 4s's higher resolution cameras, and put the on the ipod touch 4g, as a modification? (without it causing any problems putting it back together)
If I want to replace the touchscreen+digitizer, after disassemble the broken screen, how is the new screen assembled on the ipod? I mean, does the new screen to be glued when finishing the reparation?
Thanks.
Where do I get that at? Is it easy to replace it by hands or do I need to get it professionally done?
@PowerbookMedic Hey your tutorial is great! but i am only looking to take the LCD Screen off (smashed :( ) do i have to continue removing stuff in the ipod if the LCD is off??
@armcruncher - You need to replace the digitizer and lcd panel together as one assembly.
i looked on your website for a new home button but couldnt find one so do you know where i could find one from
@PowerbookMedic I have the same problem. There is a gray blotch on the top left corner of the screen, but It happend a 10:00pm last night, and its not going away. It looks about 1/4 of a milimeter vanished, but its still there. Can you please help? Thank you so much.
Where did you get that tool for opening the iPod it's perfect!!!!
@Marifervc - You likely need to replace the home flex cable or the logic board.
I've done that too 4 months ago. I just got done fixing a friends ipod and i found it easier to separate some of these hard glued parts with strips of paper cardboard ( like index card ) wedge it in slowly holding it down and work in a flat tool, it works for me i havent tore any ribbon cables.
i was wondering if you could tell me if heatgun could help in loosen the cable for removal? and you super glue the volumen-power button to the housing or how you put back in its place? thanks man i apreciate all your guide :)
We regularly stock these, so you may want to check back. The GB does not matter. You can use an 8, 32, or 64 in any model.
My down volume button was jammed recently, should I bring it in to Apple or would it be easier to fix it myself?
I don't have warranty on this anymore.
to replace the battery, is it needed to remove the logic board? many thanks from NZ!
About to help a friend tackle this. Just one question, are all the small Philips screw inside it the same or different for each part it comes off of, like some longer or shorter. Thanks!
@PowerbookMedic Could you make a complete video of the ipod touch disassembly and how to change the back panel and finally assembly? PLEASEEE I really need this
I'm wondering, is it possible to upgrade an ipod touch just by removing the apple gear and put it in a larger home made case where hou can store more stuff in like more RAM and than have a better ipod?
@PowerbookMedic Hey, could you give me some "specs" on the soldering? For example, heat temperature and what size solder to use! I'm a little stuck because I dont wanna over heat it and I dont wanna use a solder too big! Please respond!
Nice!
Where do you guys get all these tools that you are using?
I bought some case opener tool kit on eBay and it was really bad quality, what do you recommend?
hola, I found an ipod touch 4th generation while snorkeling around the dock at the lake i swim at. i have no idea how long it was down there but i put it in a bag of rice when i got home and waiting a day or two, then i saw your tutorial and dried it out that way, so now it doesnt turn on but i plugg it into a charger and it turns on but the screen is all weird like if there is water in it or something, any ideas?
It's either a logic board or LCD issue. The only way to know is to either change out the components or have the unit professionally diagnosed.
basically started this procedure and got the screen off and unplugged the LCD cable. but next to the ribbon I tore the orange ribbon which was attached to the screen on the inside. i havent got a new digitizer and lcd screen yet but i was wondering is this bad that i tore that orange ribbon?
You don't have to have it, but it makes things go back together better...especially if the unit has been opened multiple times.
@ayomelanie - Probably not, it should likely reassemble fine...but then again it depends on exactly which screw.
@PowerbookMedic
My Dock Connector doesnt work after my display repair... The display is now pasted so im not sure if i can remove it a second time... Is there any way to replace the dock connector or fix this problem? Thank you
@PowerbookMedic
what holds the ipod touch and the screen? is it some kind of jelly?
To use your old lcd, you would have to separate the digitizer from the lcd which usually ends up in cracking the LCD. You're best bet is to replace the whole assembly.
Can you please make a video on how to solder the volume/power piece and how to remove the old one thanks
does this fix the common volume and lock button problem or is that OS based? because it always fixes when i restore from DFU mode.... just never permanently
Hey I tore the copper ribbon cable that you mention at 2:03. Is there anything I can do to fix it or am I screwed?
could you guys make or complete the video on how to replace the volume/power cable
About 2 months ago I had my iPod in my purse and a bottle of Powerade I had in my bag wasn't sealed fully, and slowly dripped on my ipod. I used a hair dryer, rice, leaving it face down in sunlight and my ipod won't turn on or anything at all. What do you think it is?
the power button on my ipod 4 gen sank in. do i have to replace anything or just open it and fix it ? what can you recommend ?
Yes, it is necessary as the battery is soldered onto the logic board.
I'd first try to replace the battery. However considering it fell in water, the problem is most likely the logic board and you would need to replace that component to fix the issue.
Just acquired one of these for free trying to fix it...it was washed an plugged into a power source..I realize some parts may be fried...any ideas which ones? I know the battery will probably have to be replaced but what else?
recently my ipod was rained on, i let it dry out and most of it works, but my volume will turn on and off, but it wont play at all with out headphones (even unplugged it says headphones are in). Is it my speaker thats buster or my head phone jack? thanks for the help!
@powerbookmedic
I tried to repair my ipod touch but i just made things worse than before i already have the LCD+digitizer and back housing i need a back facing camera and the sleep wake/power cable and you to install it how much would it cost me?
my ipod has some water (not a lot) behing the screen. You can see the water when the ipod is on, but the ipod functions normally. if i was to try and remove the water, should i open the ipod as shown and stop at 1:37 or will i have to seperate the lcd and digitizer? (i can provide an image if needed)
@All4ChristNone4me - If the cable tore, it will have to be replaced. If you're referring to the cable on the digitizer, it shouldn't matter as a replacement digitizer should come with that cable.
My Daughter Cracked the Glass on her 4th Gen Ipod touch I purchased new Glass is it possible to seperate the LCD from the Glass, and just replace the glass or do I have to purchase a whole new Glass/LCD component?
You likely have bent bins on your dock connector and either need to straighten them or replace the logic board.
Used this video to replace the Power (on/off) button... and it looks like I'd have to solder all 4 parts on to the logic board separately. That and I got a crack in the digitizer taking the screen off. Since the display just snaps on and off the only thing I'm worried about is how to get the new power button attached. Any ideas?
The volume flex cable is soldered to the logic board and will require knowing how to solder to replace it. The cosmetic volume buttons will just fall out once the cable is removed.
hi i have a question, the new screen i installed looked ok turned on and digitizer worked but after i assembled it turned white and eventually stop turning on, i have checked again and again and nothing is broken or teared the only thing is some white gray looking tape between the logic board and the copper board on top of the battery im wondering if this is the problem also i teared the copper piece on top of the rear
camera pleas help
is possible change only the glass? I found in my city, in Brazil, only the glass selling, and the glass + LCD, but it's too expensive. Thanks
Hi, i have a broke the glass on my ipod touch 4th gen, i can still see the display underneath, but i need to reaplce the glass, could you please advise where the best place is to get a reaplcement from. much appreiated
@AlexTVYo - You likely need to open it up and reposition the position or possibly replace it.
@STRmw2 - It could have been moisture behind the glass. It's hard to say without seeing the unit.
@parkourkid4ever - Either the digitizer cable is not properly seated or you have a defective digitizer.
How do u put the new screen on?
Do u glue it?
for me to put a new lcd screen do i have to follow these steps
@MrJasonrolfe - There is a very high likelihood of damaging the glass which is why it is recommended to replace the glass and lcd on this model.
Is it possible to just change the 4th generation ipod touch digitalizer whitout having to change the whole screen combo?
i need a battery replacement..how much is it? and where are you guys located?
So my headphone connector split while in the port...I'm thinking I only have to follow the steps up to about 2:30 and then I can pry the jack connector out...or will I have to replace the headphone module?
Good video but incomplete how are you supposed to remove the side where the volume buttons are once you've removed the 2 screws?
If you just purchased it, i would check to see if you are under warranty.
@makemelaughprod - You can use adhesive strips which are available from our online store. Your DO NOT glue it.
We call the metal flat tool an iPad opening tool. It is available on our website.
@PowerbookMedic oo the blue wire was messed up and i tried to replace my cracked screen and i did everything right but the screen just lights up but i can hear sound through my headphones if i want to listen to a song i have to do the command. do you have any idea why the screen just light up without showing any images