iFixit - Answers With Device "iPod Touch 5th Generation"

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Can modify it to upgrade the memory of this device?

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:43:57 -0700

Hello there,

I was wondering myself if it is possible to upgrade an iPod Touch (no camera) 16gb flash memory.

Because it has free space inside released from the camera and other components I thouhgt it would be cool to install it a new flash drive and bypass it with the memory it already has.

The idea is to buy the same flash memory (Toshiba THGBX2G7B2JLA01).

If possible I would like to upgrade it to at least 128GB (Two modules of 64gb that is).

So please, someone expert enough could answer me. Is this possible? Even if I have to Jailbreak it or something.

I just want a high capacity iPod Touch. Is it possible?

⟐ Answered 11월 29, 2017 at 13:43 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: gray "dead zones" after replacing screen

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 09:44:59 -0700

My iPod touch suffered a cracked screen, which I replaced thanks to the help this site provided. However, there seems to be an issue. If I open any app, I can see a series of small rectangular semi-translucent gray boxes on the screen, in something of a T formation across the width at the top, and along the length down the center. I have further discovered that these seem to be dead zones as far as touch controls are concerned, even though the display is showing.

Any thoughts as to what might be going on?

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 12, 2017 at 9:44 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Can I fix this?

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:22:08 -0700

I have 2 iPod Touch 5th Generations.

One without the back camera that is currently a miracle. It's casing is bent from being in my front pocket on a roller-coaster and it's screen is cracked from multiple drops and missing bits and pieces. I have no idea how well the battery is working.

The other one has the back camera. The screen is missing a V or check-mark shape piece and the battery doesn't seem to last even 5-10 minutes.

If I can find the second one, which is unlikely since it belongs to my partner who thinks he's thrown it out without factory resetting it...

I would like to know if it is possible to fix the screen and replace the battery.

I know the 5th generation iPod has a repair score of 3/10. I just don't see a clear article on fixing either the screen or on replacing the battery.

If I can't fix it myself, I did have a recent offer of $100 for both screen and battery total. That said, I have to find it first.

⟐ Answer accepted 8월 16, 2017 at 4:22 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod Won't Turn on

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 05:38:21 -0700

My son has an iPod and it recently stopped accepting a charge. I've taken apart many devices before but wasn't sure where to start with figuring out what is wrong with this one. I figured taking it apart and putting it back together would be a good start (especially since he is a young kid and has likely dropped it a few times). Any suggestions or guides for how to diagnose?

⟐ Answer accepted 6월 02, 2017 at 5:38 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: LCD not lighting after screen replacement!

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 10:11:28 -0700

Hi,

I bought an iPod touch from eBay without a screen. I separately bought a screen for it and installed it according to professional instructions. I tried to power it up, but no apple logo showed. About 2 min later I pressed the home button and to my surprise siri worked. With a flashlight I noticed the display was working (very dim light) and I could open apps, slide to unlock, etc. However, the display is completely black. I assumed the lcd might not be connected, but even after connecting and reconnecting cables the backlight still doesn't work.

My question is whether this is a screen issue or an iPod hardware issue. The screen and iPod connectors both look perfect in condition.

Any help appreciated!!

Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted 4월 08, 2017 at 10:11 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Is it fried, dead or what.

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:52:41 -0700

My Ipod touch died and I went to charge it with a usb car charger. The car charger smells burnt but the Ipod doesn't. But the Ipod wont charge, it wont even get warm from charging over night. Can anyone give me some feedback on what the issue maybe.

⟐ Commented 2월 16, 2017 at 14:52 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod Touch 5th Generation

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:35:11 -0700

So the problem with my iPod is that it won't charge like for example ur battery is at 20% it would stay there it won't charge at all I don't know if it is my charger or its my iPod

⟐ Commented 12월 10, 2016 at 20:35 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Forgot iCloud Find My iPhone

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 05:35:47 -0700

So the other day, I updated my iPod Touch 5th Generation to iOS 9.3 and when I get to the set up screen, it tells us to log in with iCloud Find My iPhone account in the Activate iPod screen. I forgot about this account and even the gmail I made it with. Is there any way I can skip this step or any way I can start using my iPod?

⟐ Commented 10월 21, 2016 at 5:35 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Replacement lcd screen iPod touch 5th generation

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:34:30 -0700

Do the iPhone 5 and the iPod touch 5th gen use the same screen? I need to replace the screen in my sons touch but I can't find one for sale in the uk but I can't find loads for the iPhone.

⟐ Commented 6월 14, 2016 at 8:34 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Can I swap an iPod touch 6's casing on a touch 5?

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:30:03 -0700

After cutting my hand open trying to take the "iPod loop" off my old casing(my replacement that I bought in China didn't come with one somehow) I now decided I hate that thing and was just wondering whether I can just slap an iPod touch 6's casing on a touch 5 and call it a day. I saw the teardown and repair videos of both devices and it seems to me the only significant difference is the prescence of the pointless "iPod loop" on the touch 5.

Can anyone confirm whether I can swap the casing between them? thanks in advance

⟐ Commented 5월 08, 2026 at 0:30 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: How to migrate the "iPod loop" to a new casing

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:34:23 -0700

I recently bought a new casing for my iPod touch 5 and it doesn't come with that little "iPod loop". I can't figure out how to separate it from the old casing, and fixit doesn't seem to have a guide for this. Can anyone tell me how to take it off?

Edit: This thing right here. I've tried everything I can, but I just can't figure out how to remove it.

⟐ Answer edited 10월 16, 2025 at 5:34 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Connecting New iPod Touch Screen and Digitizer to motherboard

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:23:21 -0700

I followed the steps in the IFIXIT guide to disconnect and remove the broken LCD screen on my 5th edition iPod touch. Now, I can't figure out how to attach the new screen and digitizer cables to the motherboard. Is there a guide that shows how to do this?

⟐ Answered 3월 13, 2025 at 1:23 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Forgot the apple id, password, and related email. How to reset iPod?

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:29:58 -0700

My 7yr old niece got an ipod for her birthday last year. She somehow created an icloud account but then completely forgot it, the password and the email address she associated the account with. I’ve been trying to look for the receipt but so far I haven’t been able to find it. I called apple support and they advised that the only only ways to reset the icloud account is by either providing them with the icloud account address or proof of purchase.

Is there any way to remove the existing icloud account when the icloud information isn’t known? I’ve tried restoring the ipod with itunes but the previous account comes back up and asks for the password.

⟐ Answer accepted 7월 06, 2023 at 20:29 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: I cant activate my iPod

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:58:41 -0700

I reset my ipod and i have forgotten my apple id log ins so i cant activate the ipod

⟐ Answered 8월 13, 2022 at 7:58 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Why can I turn my iPod on but can’t swipe?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:06:52 -0700

I turn on my Ipod touch 5th gen (Model No. A1421), it turns on, charges, home button works, power button works but yet when i swipe it just doesn’t work and it’s not a case of it freezing because i’ve tried the restart method many times. It seems like its a touch sensor problem or something like that, what would it be that i’d have to replace/fix?

⟐ Commented 2월 28, 2022 at 9:06 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: getting very hot after 5 min of use

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:10:51 -0700

my iPod touch get very hot and only after 5 min of use

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 21, 2021 at 8:10 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Forcing an undercharged battery to charge?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:28:00 -0700

I replaced the screen on my iPod touch 5, but when I went to test it, it got stuck on the charging screen and sometimes flashes the Apple logo. I checked with a multimeter and the battery is at 2.69v. I left it overnight to no avail. Is there any way to force the battery to charge without replacing/desoldering the battery?

Update: I’ve gotten it to 2.9v leaving it on charge for a few more hours and making sure it was the battery flat screen, I’ll try leaving it overnight again.

⟐ Commented 3월 31, 2021 at 12:28 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Why wont my iPod touch screen turn on? its charging but nothing shows

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:41:30 -0700

i was playing a game after doing errands on my ipod touch 5 and I wanted to leave the app since I wanted to play another game and it was acting slow, so I used assistive touch to go back to the home screen, but it was still slow, so I clicked lock screen hoping it would take me back to the home screen, but nothing showed up! after clicking the home button which is not working and the power button for like hours, nothing came up

I had all my photos, texting apps and games on it

what do I do??

ps: when I plug it in the computer, it says its charging but the screen doesn't turn on

⟐ Answer accepted 3월 23, 2021 at 8:41 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Can I use an newer gen screen for this?

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:09:09 -0700

I’m currently repairing a 5th gen and i was wondering if i could just use the newer gen lcd assembly for it? will it cause any problems? thanks so much!

⟐ Answer accepted 7월 29, 2020 at 7:09 GMT-7

iPod Touch 5th Generation: My friend replaced the battery for me and now it won’t charge

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:58:47 -0700

I opened up my iPod to take a look at what he did and this is what I found. The battery seems to have been ripped out and that last solder pad has been scratched up. Is there any way to get this fixed?

⟐ Answer deleted 6월 16, 2020 at 12:58 GMT-7