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New Slim iPod Battery Installation Guide |
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The instructions
below come with no warranty or guarantee, improper assembly or use of excessive
force may result in damage to the parts involved or to your PDA/Mp3 Player.
By utilizing these instructions, you agree to hold Laptops For Less blameless
and unaccountable for damages or problems caused by use of these instructions.
These instruction require a moderate level of technical ability and proficiency
in the use of hand tools, as well as a general understanding of electronic
components. Buyer assumes full responsibility for the installation of this
replacement battery. |
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Step 1: Measure down the right
or left seam of the iPod 6 cm (60mm)...this is the point to begin prying
the case. At this point, insert the included screwdriver and begin to
pry open the case, working back and forth along the seam. |
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Step 2: Once the side you are
working on pops loose, work your way around the iPod, unclipping the clips
from the silver case by pushing the towards the center of the iPod. Once
the silver case comes loose, it should still be attached by a ribbon cable. |
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Step 3: Once you have access to
the inside of the iPod you will notice the hard drive surrounded by blue
rubber. Remove the hard drive by lifting all the blue rubber. At the base
of the rubber you will see a small ribbon cable tab that connects the
hard drive to the motherboard. Gently lift this tab and disconnect the
hard drive. Place the hard drive aside for re-assembly. |
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Step 4: To remove the battery,
lift the battery from its compartment using the included screwdriver.
You will notice the power cable is wrapped under a portion of the green
motherboard. Carefully pull the power cord out from under the motherboard,
you can use the screwdriver to assist you. |
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Step 5: Using your fingers, gently
disconnect the battery by gently pulling on the power connector. The battery
should now be free from the unit and the replacement battery can be plugged
in. |
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Step 6:
Remember to wrap the power cord back under the motherboard before applying
the battery within the case (use the screwdriver to push it back in).
Reconnect the hard drive by placing the hard drive connector over the
socket in the motherboard and push it in. Verify the connection by gently
pulling on the hard drive. Place the hard drive back into position and
snap the silver metal case back together. Your new battery is now ready
for charging.
Your new battery will need a minimum of three hours of charging before
first use. |