Ipod nano button stuck

Repair information for the 6th generation iPod nano.

I will document what I did to fix it here. This article may also be useful for those looking to dismantle or fix their iPod Nano 6th Gen since most of the steps contained here will allow you to access all components of the device. By performing this fix, there is also the chance that you may damage your iPod, so beware of this before you attempt to DIY. I cannot be responsible if you make a mistake! You may be looking at the iPod and wondering how on Earth is it possible to open something with no visible screws? You will need tools. Preferably you would buy some plastic opening tools from eBay since they are less likely to damage the device.

Ipod nano button stuck

A system is only as strong as its weakest link and [Roberto Barrios] found that on the sixth generation iPod nano the buttons are the problem. Each consist of a couple of parts; the tactile piece that you see and press, the electrical switch which converts that force into an electrical signal, and a shim that bridges the gap between the two. After two months of use the iPod [Roberto] was fixing had stopped responding to presses of the Power button. It turns out that the shims are attached with double-sided tape. Inspection of the internals revealed that the shim had slid to one side and no longer made contact with the electrical system. With the shim back in place all is well but he made sure to execute this fix on all of the buttons before reassembly. Just goes to show, you get screwed with what pay for. Stopped working properly after two months of use? To be fair, the grossly inflated Apple price tag usually does come with nigh-indestructible products. I think the listed number was 70 screws holding the keyboard in place. My keyboard is held in place by ONE! A few months after I got my ipod touch 2g, I managed to drop it. Landing on its edge, all that happened was it dented the metal case and wedged the volume button permanently up.

Is there any solution, any option to binning it? Chris C chrisc

When I opened the iPod and reached the back side of the power button, it found the shim that actually presses the switch was held in place with double-side sticky tape. With use and probably with the help of high temperatures, the shim slides to the border of the button, away from the switch underneath. This is why the button no longer actuates the switch and does not give the tactile feedback, feeling loose or stuck. After removing the shim and the double tape, I cleaned the back button surface and the shim with acetone. The goo traces are very sticky but it is very important to remove every bit and leave the surfaces clean and dry.

Repair information for the 6th generation iPod nano. Released in September of Model Number: A Emily Routh emilyrouth. Posted: Jan 29,

Ipod nano button stuck

If your iPod isn't responding, a simple force restart should unfreeze it. You only need to know which buttons to press and in what order to force the device to reboot and reload its software. A force restart is a hardware-level reset that physically cuts off power flow from the battery to the logic board.

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I have a friend who routinely does iPod and iPhone repair as a business and he can do this quickly and relatively affordable. Comment Policy. I have tried adding another metal shim, and even a thicker plastic shim, but didn't have any luck there. This is by far the most common fault I encounter on the nano 6g. Luckily it's a easy and pretty cheap fix. Sign in Sign in corporate. This is why the button no longer actuates the switch and does not give the tactile feedback, feeling loose or stuck. Hemersonr Souza hemersonrsouza Rep: 13 1. I think you can also buy the part here though I don't think they install Loading page content. Posted: Jan 15, I have an idea.

To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. My iPod nano 6th gen has its power button stuck since 2 days ago. It has been sparingly used and always handled gently.

Ali Green aligreen Rep: 1. Just got my Ipod nano 6th gen in June, ! Posted: May 16, I've been prying it hard with sharp tools that fit in the groove around the button with no luck, it won't budge. Heat up the iPod using the heat source. Otherwise, you may need to look for a replacement screen. Thanks again. Now you will need to make a decision about whether you keep the black gasket, or whether you remove it and use contact glue instead. I was not interested to send it back to the webshop and wait several weeks to get it back. Posted: May 26,