iPod Replacement Battery 4th Generation / Photo

Begin by laying your iPod on it's back on a soft surface.

Insert the large opening tool into the side of the iPod's back shell. The first thing you have to do is open a gap between the front face and the back shell. The easiest way to do this is to squeeze the iPod a bit, while pressing towards the side of the iPod. It will take a few tries, don't get discouraged. You may find you have to hold the iPod in your hand to get enough force to insert the tool. Be careful not to slip and cut your hand with the nylon tool.

Once the tool is inserted, gently work it from the top edge to the bottom edge, releasing all of the clips on the left side. You may have to move the tool up and around the top edge to get that clip to release.

Work the tool around the bottom edge, and across the dock connector to the right side. Use extreme caution while sliding the tool across the dock connector as you can easily bend the metal as it is much thinner than the rest of the back shell. There are 2 clips, one on each side of the dock connector to release.

Finish releasing the back shell in the same manner as the left side, working the tool back and forth until the clips release.

Once the back shell is released, place the iPod on it's face and gently lift the back shell off, lifting up and away from the Dock Connector. Do NOT place too much pressure on the cable that connects the back of the iPod to the front of the unit. Set the back on the work surface.

Lift up the hard drive from the dock connector side about 1". On the opposite side, gently remove the connecting cable from the hard drive by pulling straight on the connector using the black portion of the ribbon cable. Do not bend any pins on the hard drive while removing.

Once removed, set the hard drive aside.

You will now see the battery.

The iPod battery is glued into the housing of the iPod. Place the thin nylon tool inbetween the groove shown and gently, but firmly, pry upwards on the battery. The battery will be stuck down well so may need some pressure to 'snap' the batteryoff its mounting.

Once the battery is loose, you need to remove 2 Torx T-6 screws to lift the logic board up enough to remove the battery wire and connector. See image.

Once the logic board screws are removed, gently lift up on the edge of the logic board and remove the wire from underneath. Unplug the battery from the connector, supporting the logic board while doing so, it is fragile - be careful.

Take the replacement newer technology 4G high capacity battery and make sure that the wire is orientated as shown - it is quite a snug fit. Firmly press the battery into the opening, from the left to the right (towards the dock connector), and towards the left. This is important, as you don't want to put any strain on the logic board and if you were to press the battery straight down into the iPod, you would flex the logic board in 2 locations. Inserting the battery as described avoids this.

Insert the plug and route the wires over the top of the circuit board.

Place the hard drive back on the iPod, and line the connectors up. There is a plastic pin that will make sure you get the drive installed properly. Fully seat the cable into the hard drive, and then place it back on top of the iPod.

Place the back of the iPod back onto the front. Work from one side to the other, rpessing the face onto the back. Use equal pressure around the perimeter of the iPod to close the case fully.

Look at the dock connector when done and make sure that the static shield is fully tucked in and the dock connector is not blocked.

Once everything is put back together and you have closed the casing your iPod is then ready to be charged. Make sure you charge the battery for a minumum of 3 hours, uninterupted. Overnight is better. Once it is plugged in via the power adapter or the FireWire port you can go ahead and turn the unit on (if it didnt come on automatically by itself).

Enjoy your new battery and thank you.