Just did this, and just wanted to point out, if your ipod has never been opened, it is a bit trickier to get open than he shows in the video, the clips are pretty tight. And id say a thin metal opening tool is mandatory, at least it reallllly helps, and minimizes damage. Id also like to point out, that i used the metal tool to press in the clips like he did, then once i got a bit of a crack going, i used one of the plastic pry tools to help get the ipod separated, i put one of the plastic tools in the crack, and twisted like you would a screw driver and it really helped get it separated. That being said. Thanks for this video, it helped a lot.
Cracked open a 5th Gen classic with your help and familiarized myself with the components… a little different from a 4th Gen classic 😅 but things went smoothly this time. Tip: Anyone trying to open one of these I highly recommend a guitar pick you’re not using anymore.
I unlatch the brown battery connector using a small flathead screwdriver under it, and keep my finger on top of it to make sure that it doesn't get pulled out. It's worked fine for me.
Thank you for a great video. Just changed the battery on my original iPod Classic 5th Gen (that I have had since about 2005/6) using a metal spudger and the job was done in under 10 minutes! Simple. Much easier than a battery replacement on an iPhone.
Just did this on my 5th gen for the first time, easier than i thought! I recommend the metal tool, its all i used, popped open in seconds. thanks for the video!
I successfully did this replacement a little over 10 years ago and needed to do it again. Sadly, this time around, as careful as I was, the battery connector broke off of the mainboard. The PCB traces had probably been weakened from the first time around. 😅
Thanks for the guide breh, really appreciate the advice about the headphone jack ribbon because I am pretty confident that i would have ripped it without it
You forgot one thing: to make sure it starts up before closing it. Just connect all the flex cables and unlock the switch, start it up, and then if all works you can close it
Thank you for this very helpful teardown! Question - is it possible to plug in the orange ribbon cables 'upside down', or does it not matter which side is up when they go into their slots?
EDIT: FIXED-- how long should It charge before use? If it dies right when I unplug that means that I probably didn't connect the battery correctly? -- My ribbon cable had a kink in it, so I gently untwisted it and reseated the connection.
just wondering, my ipod video wont show up on itunes, and the display is super dim. is this because is needs a new battery, or is it not worth replacing the battery.
Man. I just broke the hold flex cable is it very necesary for the ipod function? Im waiting for battery replacement so i sont know.. please help with ur advice
I have joined your channel as I would like to purchase an iPod classic to change into an MP3 player but don't want to use Apple so is it possible, and can you recommend the best way to do it please. Thanks, Bob in the UK
I bought aome.if yor products on amazon recently bought your link stuff also. What type of battery does this model in video use also what is the max of battery I can use. Many refurbished ipods say longer lasting battery installed. Always can get a battety that has over hear protection chip . A battery that stops charging when full. A battety that does not over heat also for the ipod classic 5.5 gen 30 gb .
There's one thing I don't get. You said to open it from the right side, not the left because that's where the headphones jack is routed to, but when you open it, you can clearly see it is routed to the right side (the side you open it from). Can you clarify?
hi sir, I have a 30gb model 5.5 gen and i would like to change the battery to 1900mah and add a quad iflash adapter will this fit to a 30gb stock backplate? thanks and more power to your channel i really like your content...peace!
Nevermind. I just got my iSeasmo yesterday and finally upgraded by storage and battery and my video works perfectly. Thanks for this I got so nervous but this helped me calm down.
Is it true that the 1300mah Insten battery is too thick to fit even the thick back plate ipods? I've seen reviews complaining about this. You know battery ipods more than anyone.
Just did this, and just wanted to point out, if your ipod has never been opened, it is a bit trickier to get open than he shows in the video, the clips are pretty tight. And id say a thin metal opening tool is mandatory, at least it reallllly helps, and minimizes damage. Id also like to point out, that i used the metal tool to press in the clips like he did, then once i got a bit of a crack going, i used one of the plastic pry tools to help get the ipod separated, i put one of the plastic tools in the crack, and twisted like you would a screw driver and it really helped get it separated. That being said. Thanks for this video, it helped a lot.
Cracked open a 5th Gen classic with your help and familiarized myself with the components… a little different from a 4th Gen classic 😅 but things went smoothly this time.
Tip: Anyone trying to open one of these I highly recommend a guitar pick you’re not using anymore.
Didn’t even realize this was EOE… I just bought my 5.5 from them and it arrived today, LOL.
This worked perfectly. The only issue was trying to get the headphone ribbon attached correctly since it was a little tougher to push in. Thank you
I unlatch the brown battery connector using a small flathead screwdriver under it, and keep my finger on top of it to make sure that it doesn't get pulled out. It's worked fine for me.
Thank you for a great video. Just changed the battery on my original iPod Classic 5th Gen (that I have had since about 2005/6) using a metal spudger and the job was done in under 10 minutes! Simple. Much easier than a battery replacement on an iPhone.
Thanks for a good tutorial. Especially the extra look at important actions.
Just did this on my 5th gen for the first time, easier than i thought! I recommend the metal tool, its all i used, popped open in seconds. thanks for the video!
so ordered all the batteries and the tool recommended.
got the battery kit today. No metal tool.yet.
did it with the blue tools
easy peasy
I successfully did this replacement a little over 10 years ago and needed to do it again. Sadly, this time around, as careful as I was, the battery connector broke off of the mainboard. The PCB traces had probably been weakened from the first time around. 😅
reupload?
epic tutorial, no broken brown latches.
3rd time's a charm
Thanks for the guide breh, really appreciate the advice about the headphone jack ribbon because I am pretty confident that i would have ripped it without it
You forgot one thing: to make sure it starts up before closing it. Just connect all the flex cables and unlock the switch, start it up, and then if all works you can close it
Yes, that’s good idea
Great video. I changed my battery but the new battery now won’t charge. What can I Do to get it to charge?
Great video. Worked perfectly on bringing my 20 year old iPod back to life. Thanks.
5:52 that’s how my great uncle broke the connector clean off the mother board on his iPod
I bought the heat resistant yellow tape for this project to hold a new battey in place.
Thank you for this very helpful teardown! Question - is it possible to plug in the orange ribbon cables 'upside down', or does it not matter which side is up when they go into their slots?
Perfectly explained and detailed. Thanks a lot
Thank you, for helpful. Gave my iPod new life.
I used my old credit card haha. So I don´t scratch the borders.
EDIT: FIXED--
how long should It charge before use? If it dies right when I unplug that means that I probably didn't connect the battery correctly?
--
My ribbon cable had a kink in it, so I gently untwisted it and reseated the connection.
I opened my first iPod without opening the brown latch, after some use the connector ended up just not working due to it getting too loose.
just wondering, my ipod video wont show up on itunes, and the display is super dim. is this because is needs a new battery, or is it not worth replacing the battery.
TYSM this is very helpful! I bought a iPod on eBay and used this to fix it!!! :) :D
You saved my iPod! simple eazy fix...
What is the largest battery you can put in an iPod 5.5 with the thick back with a hard drive? 3800?
what's the battery model for iPod 5th gen?
This video was very helpful! Thank you!
Best Video In The World! Thank you so much!!!
I followed and everything goes well.. thank u
Man. I just broke the hold flex cable is it very necesary for the ipod function? Im waiting for battery replacement so i sont know.. please help with ur advice
I have joined your channel as I would like to purchase an iPod classic to change into an MP3 player but don't want to use Apple so is it possible, and can you recommend the best way to do it please. Thanks, Bob in the UK
The little brown latch on the ear phone ribbon broke.. :( Now it's useless?
I bought aome.if yor products on amazon recently bought your link stuff also. What type of battery does this model in video use also what is the max of battery I can use. Many refurbished ipods say longer lasting battery installed. Always can get a battety that has over hear protection chip . A battery that stops charging when full. A battety that does not over heat also for the ipod classic 5.5 gen 30 gb .
Just out of curiosity, why do people often lock the hold switch? To prevent button presses?
There's one thing I don't get. You said to open it from the right side, not the left because that's where the headphones jack is routed to, but when you open it, you can clearly see it is routed to the right side (the side you open it from). Can you clarify?
He meant just dont open it up fully like a book in that direction. Just do what he did, and you wont have an issue
hi sir, I have a 30gb model 5.5 gen and i would like to change the battery to 1900mah and add a quad iflash adapter will this fit to a 30gb stock backplate? thanks and more power to your channel i really like your content...peace!
It'll only fit if you cut off the little tab on the metal frame.
is it normal for your ipod to need to be restored after replacing the battery?
Hello there.
You crack me up. Very informative video I like the do's and Don'ts. Great instructional thank you very much. THUMBS UP 🙂
Can someone explain to me why we remove the latch cable?
@@datobachilava3111 timestamp?
I need to fix the one I have
same
How do i install a square 2000 mAh battery? Is it done the same way or is there something different i have to do?
very cool guide 11/10 works well i didn't break my hold switch cable
Very cool! Thank you
I definitely didn’t do the opposite of what Bredo did
I broke mine, no other tutorial mentions this and to take out the battery was tricky. You Def have the best tutorial
What kind of battery was it??? Specially what was the Mah????
Looks like 650mAh possibly 850.
How much do you charge? I have same iPod like this and i think the battery no good on it..
We don’t do repairs for customers, as of right now
Perfect video, keep up!
I did my clear and flashmodded 128gb 5g’s battery, but then I realised I cut the headphone assembly. LOL (also I’m EthanPod on discord.)
Hello, how many hours does the battery hold after a year? and how much did the new one hold?
How can you tell you’re as far in as the iSeasmo can go?
Nevermind. I just got my iSeasmo yesterday and finally upgraded by storage and battery and my video works perfectly. Thanks for this I got so nervous but this helped me calm down.
Would you recommend attempting changing out battery if screen is cracked?
I mean I’d recommend also replacing the screen in that case
@@EliteObsolete Thank you for the suggestion.
Is it true that the 1300mah Insten battery is too thick to fit even the thick back plate ipods? I've seen reviews complaining about this. You know battery ipods more than anyone.
Never had it happen myself or heard about it until now
@@EliteObsolete thanks for the reply!
I have so many cuts from opening my iPod that I look like a crack addict with the needle marks.
Can't find discussion tab so I'll post it here would name the yellow iPod Beqa Cheddar Cheese
top 5 guides
awesome
I should've watched this before I ripped my headphone jack cable
Man.... I did the same 😢 I feel your pain. I already ordered a replacement from elite obsolete.
entering iPod giveaway, i would name it bananaPod
@zardoz checking in
Ummm.. wth is the red tape for? You never explained that...
Double sided adhesive
@@EliteObsolete Thank you for clarifying.
Mr. Boombastic.
i wished i watched this video before i broke my battery connector ;-;
i'd call the giveaway ipod yellow. i'm very creative, i know.
For the Giveaway - ChadPod
Yellow iPod Nickname: Bob
bro do not put the first clip in there, i broke my headphone jack by opening it from that corner, what a headache
Giveaway: mangoPod
Giveaway: PiñiPod
bananannannananannanapod giveaway