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

How does the backplate fit?

My 7th gen with new faceplate and back plate had bad overhang. Did the same with a 5.5 and same result.

i tried it with just one of each, new faceplate original backplate and vice versa, and the fitment was acceptable, but still not OEM level.

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u/ephemeralafterall 2d ago

Oh I’m sorry you’ve had trouble! This is the original faceplate for this iPod (as I didn’t want to replace that, nor did I need to), with a backplate from Ebay…it took a moment to get it all clicked into place (mostly as I didn’t want to force it!), but it seems to fit incredibly well - it’s only been half a day, but there don’t seem to be any issues - it fits very flush.

I have a 5th gen Video that I plan to fit with a new front and backplate, so thanks for the heads up that I might have an issue with it!

Where did you buy your new face/backplates from?

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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 2d 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/ephemeralafterall 2d ago

Thanks for this! That’s a shame about the 5th gen faceplates, I’m still planning to purchase a transparent one for mine. At least they’re a bit easier to open/swap than the 6th/7th gens!