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iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide to show you how to remove the Scroll Wheel from a iPod 1st Gen.

What you need

  1. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Turn on the Hold switch: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before beginning, be sure to activate the iPod's Hold switch to prevent the device from accidentally turning on.

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  2. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Cut a Strip of Tape: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Cut a strip of tape, preferably duct tape, about 6-8 inches long. Make sure it's wide enough to be able to cover the entire surface area of the Scroll Wheel

    • It is possible to use other types of tapes, like packing tape or stitched Scotch tape side-by-side, although it may take a few extra attempts in later steps.

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  4. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Prepping the iPod: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the iPod flat on a solid table, then lay the strip of tape flat onto the Scroll Wheel, then press down on the entire surface of the Scroll Wheel & center Select button.

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    • With one hand firmly grasping the iPod, pull the strip of tape upwards with your other to remove the Scroll Wheel from it's housing.

    • Be sure beforehand to slowly peel the tape off of the other buttons to prevent them from being pulled off as well, notably the Play/Pause button & the Menu button

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  6. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: step 5, image 1 of 3 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: step 5, image 2 of 3 iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Remove Wheel parts from tape: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Simply peel off the Scroll Wheel & it's Select button from the strip of tape

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  7. iPod 1st Generation Scroll Wheel Replacement, Done: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Congratulations! You've successfully removed the Scroll Wheel from your iPod 1st Gen.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, put the main Scroll Wheel mechanism back in first, followed by the center Select button.

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nbmusic

Member since: 09/30/21

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2 Comments

Very brutal and very effective.

张兴潼 - Reply

Made me laugh of how rudimental it is but how effective it is, is like making a depilation to the iPod

Foxy the dj - Reply

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