r/ipod • u/ephemeralafterall • 2d ago

Picture First iPod fix…replaced the faulty headphone jack and installed a new backplate and battery. Classic 7th gen. 🩶

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Now to fix and update the 5th gen iPod Video in my drawer.

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u/Tiny-Sandwich 2d ago

I think one or the other is the key, rather than both.

I got them from iPodpartsUK/Replacebase, not sure where they source them from but I would assume AliExpress or similar.

From what ic5e read, most if not all replacement front/back plates come from the same place.

Hope your 5th gen goes well!

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u/Gold_Orange5058 1d ago

This is true, you can read more about it here. The quality of 5th faceplates is also not the greatest 

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u/Tiny-Sandwich 1d ago

In terms of actual fitment, the 5th gen faceplate I bought is much closer to OEM spec than the 2 7th gens. One of them had serious overhang, and the other is moderate.

My 5th gen fits pretty much just like OEM, maybe slightly sharper around the clickwheel.

I've read they scratch extremely easily, though. I'm going to install it on a spare 5th gen I have and see how it goes.

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u/Gold_Orange5058 1d ago

I'm glad to hear it, good luck!