Instructions for Battery Replacement - Apple iPod™ NANO
These instructions come with no warranty or guarantee. Improper assembly or use of excessive force
may result in damage to your iPod™. The buyer assumes full responsibility for damages or problems
caused by use of these instructions. Installing this battery requires a moderate level of technical ability
and proficiency in the use of hand tools as well as a general understanding of electronic components.
Step 1
Before opening your iPod™, ensure that the hold switch is in the locked position.
Step 2
Insert the plastic tool in the seam between the plastic front and metal back of the iPod™. Once
you've inserted the tool, run it along the seam to free the five tabs holding the iPod™ together.
Step 3
Work around the corner of the iPod™ and release the single tab near the hold switch.
Steps 4
After ensuring all tabs are free, separate the two halves of the iPod™.
Step 5
Remove the following 3 screws: Two 3 mm Phillips® screws near the dock connector. One 4
mm Phillips® screw along the edge of the logic board.
Step 6
Peel up the ground strap connecting the battery to the logic board. Rotate the battery out of the
iPod™ and replace it with your new battery.
Step 7
Replace three screws and snap panels back together.
Your new battery will need a minimum of three hours charge time before its first use.