Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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It's been called the "hardest iPod to open", but it really doesn't have to be that way! With the right tools and technique, you can painlessly open the iPod Classic.

Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - The right tools
01:21 - Locations of the clips/Where to pry
01:51 - The entry point/How to pry
03:33 - The battery connector
04:09 - The hard drive
04:38 - Restoring the fit
04:59 - Difference with older iPods
05:55 - How to avoid scratches while opening
06:45 - Outro
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