How to Fix a Broken Headphone Jack for a 5th Generation iPod Video, 30GB or 60GB

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If you've determined that your headphones are working properly, your headphone jack may be broken. This page will show you the steps for fixing a broken headphone jack on your 5th generation iPod Video.

Separating the Case

  1. Before opening your iPod, check to make sure that the hold switch is in the locked position.
  2. Pop off the face plate of the iPod by propping a thin tool between the plastic and the metal pieces. A guitar pick this is an ideal tool as it is slim and strong enough to open the case, yet is unlikely to cause any damage.
  3. Once you have got a tool in the gap then slide it around the iPod to pop all the catches holding the metal back onto iPod body. There are five retaining clips of the iPod which need to be freed.
  4. Inside the metal side (or back), you will see a small metal box that the headphones are plugged into (this is the headphone jack) and a wire strip that connects to the hold button. These two together are connected to the main system of the iPod, which is held inside the plastic part (or front).
    • Separate the front of the iPod from the back by about two inches, but don't completely separate the two halves.
  5. Disconnect the battery ribbon cable from the control board.
    • You can now remove and replace the blue rubber bumpers if you wish, or continue separating the case.
  6. Lift up the hard drive to expose the headphone jack ribbon connector.
    • Using your tool, gently lift the brown tab of the headphone ribbon cable connector.
    • Pull out the ribbon cable with your fingers.
  7. Separate the two sides of the iPod without any wire strips connecting the two.
    • Lift up the hard drive (large rectangular piece) carefully, without unplugging the wire strip.
    • Take the wire strip that is connected to the headphone jack and hold button and unplug it from the main system.

Battery

  1. Carefully pry the battery out with a flat head screwdriver. The battery is epoxied into place, but needs to be removed to expose the screws.
    • Insert your tool between the metal case and the battery
    • Wiggle the tool lightly as you push it further in between the battery and the back case.
    • Once the adhesive that holds the battery gives out, it can be removed from the rear panel.

Headphone Jack and Hold Switch

  1. Peel off the tape that holds the ribbon cables in place.
    • Do this step carefully as the cables themselves could easily break.
  2. Take a small screwdriver (one made for eye glasses is perfect) and remove the 4 screws that hold the hold button and headphone jack in place.
  3. Remove the hold switch and headphone jack from its housing on the rear panel
  4. Remove the broken headphone jack/hold button assembly. It will be taped down or glued in several places. Carefully remove it. (Yes, it's broken but it's easier to get the whole thing at once).
  5. Replace it with a new headphone jack/hold button. There is no way to fix one that is broken or not working correctly unless you pay more than it would cost to just replace it. You can get headphone jack/hold buttons at www.ipodmods.com. They cost approximately $50. You can pay ipodmods to install it for you, but it is unnecessary when you can just as easily install it yourself considering they charge a ridiculous amount just for a simple task. You may also be able to find the proper headphone jack for less money on eBay (as little as $5).

Tips

  • When you open your iPod, be careful not to separate the hard drive from the back of the case. There is a flimsy data bus that looks like it could rip easily attaching the hard drive to the case.
  • Do not try to disconnect your hard drive. This can cause major damage to your iPod.
  • If your iPod isn't broken, don't try to fix it or take it apart! It can be very risky and will void your warranty!
  • When prying the pieces apart, do not insert the tool near the screen, if you do and slip, there is a good chance of ruining your screen, a much harder repair than the headphone jack.
  • Don't let the retailer talk you into sending the iPod in to get fixed. This can cost up to $50 extra, and takes more time.
  • Make sure everything is hooked back up before you place the face plates back together.
  • The tiny screws are very easy to lose; use a small dish or other container to avoid losing them.
  • Do not pull the two face plates apart until you have disconnected the wire strip that is connected to the headphone jack/hold button.
  • Before beginning any repairs, check your sound settings on the iPod and try restarting it to see if that fixes the problem.

Warnings

  • When removing the HD, don't pull the HD ribbon cable out of the connector! Lift up the brown colored latch flap with a fingernail or toothpick. The cable will withdraw easily. When re-installing the HD before closing the iPod, insert the cable in the connector exactly as it came out, then flip the brown latch down flat. This secures the cable in the connector.
  • Performing this task will void your warranty.

Things You'll Need

  • Thin knife or flat head screwdriver.
  • Small screwdriver. (Eyeglass screwdriver is perfect)
  • New headphone jack/hold button
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