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iPod Nano 7th Generation: Ripped p+ pad while trying to replace battery

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:29:15 -0700

Can some please show me where to scrap to make a jumper to the p+ in iPod nano 7th gen while trying to replace battery I have ripped the pad.this was my 1st time trying to DIY.i was lucky to get this far but I messed up while take the solder off please guide .if someone can show me where I need to scrape and make a jumper. Thank you so much ☺️ i have attached the image for the same.

⟐ Edited by author May 23, 2026 at 10:29 MST

iPod Nano 4th Generation: Where can I get the battery replaced

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:36:44 -0700

I have a nano 4 with a dead batttery i cant solder things. where can i get it replaced in india

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Where to buy microswitch for iPod gen 5?

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:13:40 -0700

The microswitch that is soldered onto the logic board has fallen of (This is for the center button) I cannot find the old one to solder it back, nor can I find the right microswitch online. Can anyone link me to a seller online? Thanks!

⟐ Commented May 07, 2026 at 7:13 MST

Cassette Player: Viscount Execu-corder Model 150 buttons won't work after taking apart.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:56:20 -0700

Hi, this is my first tape deck and I had taken it apart to replace the belt, but now the buttons have stopped working. Both the play and record button are refusing to stay down like they should.

iPod Touch 4th Generation: Why is screen on white?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:34:31 -0700

Greetings everyone! Recently I found my old iPod Touch 4. After replacing the battery and turning it on, the screen began to light up white for 10 seconds and then go out (it happens after each press of the power button). Does anyone know what could be the problem?

⟐ Commented April 26, 2026 at 6:34 MST

Sony Walkman TPS-L2: Why is my tps-l2 Walkman playing with one ear?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:54:11 -0700

I was wondering if anyone could answer this but, 2 months ago, I bought a tps-l2 Walkman and fixed the belt, it went smoothly in the at first, able to play in two ears, until the next day was when it started playing in one ear, I tried a new pair of headphones and see if it was the headphones, still played in one ear, I cleaned the jack and check again, still played in one ear, I tried several attempts but none, could anyone help me and guide me to repair the playing in one ear problem?

Sony Walkman D-E356CK: Why is my Sony Walkman D-E356CK only playing the instrumentals?

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:50:33 -0700

The Walkman does read the disc, plays the music on time but the sound only plays the instrumentals and not the actual voices of the music, this does not happen when I play the disc in other devices as a radio or computer.

iPod Touch 7th Generation: Can't remove the front display!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:16:52 -0700

It seems impossible to remove the front display! I used the iOpener repeatedly, a heat gun, all to no avail. I bought a new display and all the tools to replace it, but I can't get started. The adhesive just doesn't want to budge! Help!

⟐ Commented April 15, 2026 at 11:16 MST

MP3 Digital Player L: What IC is used on the main board?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:12:13 -0700

Im curious as to what the IC thats on the main board is. I've been unable to identify it using the printing on top of the package. Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented April 11, 2026 at 12:12 MST

MP3 Player: I need the motherboard platform of Aiandcc M12

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:16:57 -0700

remove the screen off of the Aiandcc M12 mp3 player and find the motherboard and see if it has an MX2 WV3 platform motherboard.

jensen scr-75 cassete player: It plays cassetes a tad too slow

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:05:47 -0700

Why does it play cassetes a tad too slow

Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air: need help disassembling my Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:01:33 -0700

Hi everyone,

I need help disassembling my Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless (the newer model without iPod dock, manufactured around 2015-2016).

The power socket is loose/broken and I need to access the internals to repair or replace it.

So far I have located two plastic covers on the bottom oval plate, removed them, and unscrewed the two screws underneath — but the base plate still won’t move.

I cannot find any teardown guide or video specific to this model online. The iFixit guide available is for the older Zeppelin with the iPod dock, which is a different design.

Could anyone help with:

1. How to properly open this unit without breaking the plastic clips?

2. Is there a hidden step I’m missing after removing the two screws?

3. Any video or guide specific to this newer Zeppelin Wireless model?

I have attached a photo of the bottom of the unit.

Thank you!

Panasonic SL-362C: How to fix rubbing in motor area?

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:10:03 -0700

I am trying to fix my dad's old CD player to use, and I am having trouble with the motor turning the CD. The CD will almost never turn inside unless it's spinning vertically, and it makes a loud plastic-rubbing-on-plastic sound the entire time. When looking at the base where the CD goes in, it seems to be a bit lopsided, but I can't find a way to easily take apart the motor area to diagnose the issue. anybody have any tips? I can buy a new motor and laser block off of eBay, but I would rather keep the original parts for nostalgia.

⟐ Commented March 14, 2026 at 6:10 MST

iPod Classic: iPod 6th gen won’t open

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:49:05 -0700

Hello! I’m currently trying to pry open my iPod. I have the tools with me, but it has been a difficult process, I’ve been trying since yesterday. I guess the right side and the bottom are good, but I’m struggling to get the left side. Any tips? Thanks!

iPod 5th Generation (Video): How to fix white screen loop on iPod 5G?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:34 -0700

I received a dead iPod. It had no HDD and a dead Chinese battery. When I received it, it showed a white screen for a couple of seconds and that was it. Now I installed a new 3000mAh battery and an SD card mod (256gb), but the screen still shows nothing but a white light for a couple of seconds.

⟐ Commented March 13, 2026 at 12:12 MST

Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air: Zeppelin Air unresponsive with white led on.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:44:03 -0700

I need to recover so I can bring it back to life.
The recovery utility is no longer on the B&W site.

Does anyone still have the Windows “ZeppelinAirRecoveryUtility.exe” for the 30‑pin Zeppelin Air? My unit won’t enter DFU mode and the Mac tool can’t repair the bootloader. The original B&W download link is dead.

If you still have the installer, could you please upload it or send it to me?

iPod 5th Generation (Video): When I plug in battery to 5th gen iPod, sounds like it's shorting.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:38:16 -0700

Found an old iPod 5th gen. When I tried to replace the battery, the screen would flicker and make a somewhat of a sizzle / crackle sound and then eventually just stay white and I would notice the whole bottom portion of the logic board getting intensely hot. Any ideas what would be causing this? The board looks very clean, I can't seem to see anything that stands out that would be causing a short.

⟐ Commented March 05, 2026 at 20:38 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Battery replacement still not working

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:16:44 -0700

I have an ipod classic 7th gen that has had a bad battery for years, haven't used it all for at least 10 years. I recently opened it and put a replacement battery in it. I plugged it in and it immediately turned on and quite quickly showed a full battery. Once unplugged it will immediately show that it needs to be plugged in. I thought maybe it was a dead replacement battery so I ordered another from a different vendor. Same issue with the second battery. I then tried taking the new battery out and plugged it in without any battery connected and had the same issue. Just wondering what could be causing it. When plugged into wall it works and looks fine. When plugged into a computer it said it's charging but after 24 hours still shows as dead after unplugged. Any help would be great.

⟐ Edited by author March 01, 2026 at 23:16 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Factory Reset iPod and now it wants me to restore it.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:19:35 -0700

Hi all, I restored my IPod Nano 1st gen on iTunes on my windows computer, upon doing so the ‘Do not Disconnect’ screen was continuously showing up I closed ITunes and it said it recognised an IPod in recovery mode, and it came up with the default name ‘IPod’ instead of the custom name. The screen was still showing ‘Do not Disconnect’ so after doing a bit of quick googling I did a hard reset which bought up the Apple logo. Then a screen came up saying I needed to restore it via iTunes. Will doing so factory reset it? As when I do it originally it seemed to not do it and now I’m stuck with basically a bric until I can find out exactly what to do.

Cheers for the help!

iPod Nano 3rd Generation: iPod immediately ejecting after plugged in

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:48:28 -0700

I recently got an iPod 3rd Generation, but for some reason, it ejects when plugged into my M5 MacBook Pro. I've tried a different cable and putting it in disk mode, but nothing works. Anyone know how to fix this?