We disassembled this iPod on September 10, 2008.
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The iPod Nano 4G!
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Many of the new Nano's features are software-based, but there are still a lot of exciting changes inside.
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We're excited to see exactly how they integrated the curved glass into the case.
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Standard contents included. You have to fork over $80 to get the fancy new headphones with the volume control.
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We're working on the disassembly now.
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By the way, we'd like to congratulate Apple on their environmental progress. The one aspect they forget to mention is ease of repair to ensure reuse. Fortunately, we've got you covered there.
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We'll be making a Fixit Guide for the new Nano soon. Stay tuned!
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Unfortunately, just like every other Nano, this iPod wasn't designed with serviceability in mind. Sliding the insides out of the casing proved quite difficult.
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slide the insides out until the very lowest connector is visible, about 1/4 of an inch. Be sure to undo this connector before sliding the inides out as seen in the picture.
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Removing the LCD.
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One of the most exciting features of the new Nano is what covers the LCD: real glass.
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Earlier iPod Nanos have been incredibly durable. Hopefully, the same will be true of this iPod, even with a glass screen covering. We certainly appreciate the addition of real glass; it's nice to see some of the enhancements from Apple's larger and more expensive devices make it to the Nano.
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Fortunately, the glass is separate from the casing. In fact, nothing but the iPod's internals hold the glass in place on the casing.
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The front of the glass is curved to match the front of the iPod. The glass is about .7 mm thick on the edges, and 1.7 mm thick in the middle.
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The new LCD is actually almost exactly the same size as the 3rd Gen Nano LCD. The only difference is that instead of a resolution of 320x240, you now get 240x320.
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The top of the logic board. We're working on identifying the chips.
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The main processor appears to be an Apple-branded ARM processor manufactured by Samsung with DRAM on-package. Based on the date code, this processor was manufactured in early July of 2008.
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Markings on the main processor: 339S0049 ARM, K4X56323PI-KGC4, YWE025QH 825, APL0278A00, N1B2HOP 0831
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Apple-logo chip above the processor: 338S0687-AC, 08288HBB
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Small black chip below the main processor: 33DL, 2827
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Shiny Apple chip in the bottom right: 338S055C, 189N0824, SGP
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Hi!
please someone tell me if you can replace or repair the broken flat interior and how?
Thank you!
Greetings
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Advice for anyone looking to attempt a repair on this device: If you're experienced in soldering and have a heat gun with a very small tip, I recommend it on this repair. When completing a battery replacement, applying heat to the 4 solder pads that hold it in place, all at once, makes it much easier to remove the battery. Liquid solder flux applied to be pads, beforehand, also reduces the amount of direct heat to the board, needed, to remove the battery. Of course, once the battery becomes desoldered, that where your soldering skills come into the picture. It's not the easiest repair in the world but it is possible with a little bit of, aforementioned, soldering skill.
hi there I have the same model as above but with a cracked screen, it still works fine though but I was going to purchase a faulty one which is one good condition apart from the fact it dont work. Should it be easy easy to swap screen or even to change swap the internals from one to the other?
Pete Taylor
pwtaylor_uk@hotmail.com
hello easy to do it. simply follow the procedure on youtube, many video showing how to avoid to break the circuits 5 é circuits could be broken if inattention). regards
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!&&* I ‘m happy to discover this thread ! i have an Ipod nano 4G which only start and work when pluged on an USB port. If i disconnect, all is down. I discovered also when usb pluged that the battery was full and all ok on that side. Could I suspect the Power processor ? and where can i find the value and also values of capâcitors around it if I want to buy and change all of them ? thank a lot for any kind help.
