iPod nano 1st gen Battery Replacement and Disassembly Guide

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If you prefer a written guide you can follow along here: https://partspluspods.com.au/2025/01/22/how-to-replace-the-battery-in-an-ipod-nano-1st-gen/

Information on the recall program ending: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/19/apple-ends-ipod-nano-rep-program/


Timestamps:

Disassembly: 00:38
remove the logic board 01:45
Replacing the screen and buttons (explanation only) 2:50
reinstalling the logic board: 3:16
Replacing the battery: 3:40
Re attach the back cover: 5:05


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