iPod Video 60/80 GB Headphone Jack & Hold Switch

我的问题

My daughter's iPod classic stopped producing audio. I assumed the problem was a bad headphone jack.

我的修理方法

I ordered the replacement part from iFixit. It came on time and the replacement went well. When I tried it, it still produced no audio. In further reading on the iFixit website I determined it could be the logic board. I was able to return the headphone jack for a full refund. I then ordered the logic board. I replaced it per the instructions on iFixit and it went great and her iPod works. We are both very happy. Thanks iFixit!

我的建议

My experience was pretty good. All the pictures in the instructions were very helpful.

我的问题

I bought my Ipod in Boston in 2006, 80 GB, 5th generation . A couple of years ago I stopped using it because the headset jack was damaged. Recently I decided to inquire about fix options through Apple in Spain, where I live for a few years now. They recommended Ifix and even the shipping cost was more expensive than the spare part, the deal at the end was worth it. Now it works very well. The tutorial help is perfect. Thanks for everything. The repair was so quick that I did not had time even to take pictures…..

我的修理方法

Everything fine

我的建议

Take care with the battery connection

我的问题

The left headphone was getting no audio.

我的修理方法

Smooth. The only issue was the small clamp which held down the wiring to the side of the battery, it came off but went back on with a pair of tweezers without a fuss. Now I have extended the life of my 8 year old Ipod and learned some confidence with electronics!

我的建议

Give it a try, you will come away with more than a fixed device when you are done!

我的问题

No sound was coming out of my iPod 5th Gen 80G, and I Didn't want to buy a new product

我的修理方法

went well, but the product (Ipod 5th gen 80Gb) didn't work after the replacement, as the issue came from the logic board, and not the headphone jack that I just bought

我的建议

would be nice to know how to repair the "sound related" defects on the logic board of the iPod 5th gen 80G.

我的问题

The famous Ipod no right channel sound problem with a defective (ie worn-out) headphone socket.

我的修理方法

It went surprisingly well. The slides did help, even though when I opened my Ipod, it seemed to look a bit different. Nevertheless. What didn't work was the 00 screwdriver, for the very tiny black screws. It was simply too big, did not catch. The screw is so tiny that I finally used a pointy tweezer of my girlfriend's. 3$ out of pocket, but that's okay. My Ipod is 7 years old and has been around the world about 7 times, so I could accept the fact that 2 of the screws - when screwing back in - did not catch. I left it as it is, and it seems to work. The space is crammed enough to keep the on/off switch in place. Kudos to the designers/engineers; it is amazing how the fit all that stuff into this restricted space Happy camper, me. I have thousands of rare songs on my Ipod and really would have hated to lose it.

我的建议

Try it. In all likelihood you will succeed; and you will feel proud. Much better than frustrated at losing the Ipod!

我的问题

The ipod ended up having a faulty headphone jack. It would only play out of one ear.

我的修理方法

It wen't pretty well, the toughest part was cracking the metal panel off, but after that it was smooth sailing. It took me about 40 minutes in total to open change out the jack and snap it back shut.

我的建议

The photos weren't too clear initially for the opening the ipod.

I actually found opening the ipod from the side to be an easier start. Locate the locking pin on either the left or right side of the ipod start closest to the bottom/Click wheel. Then work your way up.

我的问题

The headphone jack was obviously defect. At the same time I decided to replace the battery as it was loosing charge to fast.

我的修理方法

It went quite OK. The trickiest was to get the switch at the right position and to get it to stay there. I had to open it again to correct the switch. Now all is OK!

我的建议

Check the switch operation and positioning. And be shure to have the correct screwdriver!

我的问题

My headphone jack busted. I can't commute without my iPod!

我的修理方法

The repair went without a hitch. I had seen a video on YouTube about how to replace the jack, so when I got in there, it was straight forward. Took maybe 20-30 minutes.

我的建议

I definitely recommend you get the plastic opening tools. Also, make sure you use a magnetic screwdriver. The screws holding the headphone jack are tiny, any it's difficult to get them in place by hand.