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Introduction
Each step has a bullet indicating the tool you'll be using. Don't worry about getting lost or confused; hundreds of people have successfully used the Fixit Guide series to repair their laptops.
Tools used in this guide
Parts relevant to this guide
Step 1 — Bottom Bezel
Before opening your iPod, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.
Step 2
When removing the the bottom bezel, be sure not to bend the plastic surrounding the dock connector.
Carefully insert an iPod opening tool in the seam between the metal casing and white plastic bezel
Lift the bottom bezel off the iPod. It's glued on using a mild adhesive, so some force may be required.
Step 3 — Bottom Bezel Bracket
Remove the following two screws:
One #00 Phillips screw with a large head near the headphone jack.
One #00 Phillips screw with a smaller head near the side of the iPod. This screw strips easily, so be sure to press down firmly on the screwdriver.