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iPod Shuffle 4th Generation Teardown

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Even the seemingly simple task of disconnecting the control pad ribbon cable turns out to be quite a chore when the connector is 1/8" wide.

We have a feeling that as technology advances, we'll need smaller and smaller tools to take devices apart. You won't be able to see our hands in pictures, just little pointy tweezers.

We already have a microscope ready and waiting in the back room for when that time comes -- but we're not there quite yet (thankfully).

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