How to Replace iPod Video LCD Screen Display 5th Gen 5G

[philatanus7]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME VIDEO! you played a big part in helping me restore my ipod video to the state it was when new!

[RepairsUniverse]

@philatanus7 No problem at all! Great work! Glad we could help

[miozyne]

hey i replaced the lcd screen with the exact same screen, and it shows up white when it's powered on, any ideas?

[RepairsUniverse]

@miozyne Few things can cause this - wrong LCD (you already ruled that out), bad connection, or faulty LCD screen. I would suggest contacting the seller of the part directly and get some troubleshooting information from them.

[KillaWatts10]

Hi. I have a serious problem.I have an ipod nano 5th generation. The other day i dropped my ipod and when i picked it up the screen was completely white. So i reset it and the screen went completely black. And now it wont turn on, or reset. Whenever i plug it into the computer or my ihome nothing happens. The computer doesnt read it and the ihome doesnt either. I dont know what to do. At first i thought it might need a lcd screen replacement but when it didnt get reconized i was confused. Help?

[RepairsUniverse]

@KillaWatts10 Yes, that does not sound too promising. Your thought process is correct however. I would suggest disassembling the Nano and checking for damage or loose connections.

[patrickmc018]

My 5th gen display broke at some point and began as a gray area at the top while the rest still worked and i could scroll and go on as normal. Eventually the crack in the LCD expanded and nothing showed up on the screen, however it would still light up and i could play music. I got a screen, followed your instructions (which were awesome by the way) and now my entire screen is just white when it turns on. the backlight is still extremely bright, but no words, logos, icons, or anything show up

[RepairsUniverse]

@patrickmc018 Thank you. The issue could be caused by a few different things. The most likely being a bad connection or the wrong LCD screen generation/version. I would double check that the replacement screen is the exact same as your replacement.

[rebeccam2]

How much is a new screen tho?

[RepairsUniverse]

@rebeccam2 Check out the current price at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.

[rebeccam2]

@RepairsUniverse that is amazing, thanks.

[RepairsUniverse]

@rebeccam2 No problem at all!

[gibsonisawesome]

u sound like ozzy.

[RepairsUniverse]

@Wiedgirls911 Good luck with your repair. Follow the video closely and you should have no issues. Hopefully it resolves the display issues you are having.

[iverson2k10]

well heres another question, you know where you attach the LCD ribbon on the mother board. the grey plastic cover that the ribbon slides under? well i ended up chipping a small piece of it. could that be a result that the lcd wont light up? because that ribbon on the lcd is in perfect condition

[RepairsUniverse]

@iverson2k10 It is possible if the "jaw" connector is damaged that the LCD flex is not making a good connection or loose connection, making the screen stay blank. Sadly, there is no easy way to resolve that. I've seen the issue come up before with the iPod Video, they seem to have weak plastic connectors that can sometimes become frail. The only real option i know of is replacing the motherboard, which is usually quite costly.

[iverson2k10]

when i went to power on my Ipod 5th gen those no lighing on the screen, even if i raise the brightness full blast it does not adjust, so in order for me to view the screen i need to be in a heavy lighted room or use a flash light in order to view my screen on my ipod

[RepairsUniverse]

@iverson2k10 Ah I understand, usually this is caused by the LCD screen. I would suggest checking the cable and seeing if any visible damage is present, especially around the LCD flex connection. It is also possible the LCD screen has become faulty.

[iverson2k10]

U ended up fixing mine, but I lost my Black light and OEM front and back covers, Now im trying to retrace my steps any ideas?

[RepairsUniverse]

@iverson2k10 The front and back covers should be easily replaced. RepairsUniverse (dot) com has many of these parts for the Video 5th gen. As for the "black light," what exactly are you referring to?

[xxAnimexIsxLovexx]

Replacing the screen like this won't wipe any of the data will it? Will all my music and videos be just how they were?

[RepairsUniverse]

@xxAnimexIsxLovexx Replacing the LCD screen will not erase or damage any saved data on your iPod. Only replacing the hard drive will do this.

[Intelpentium54321]

great video!

[RepairsUniverse]

@Intelpentium54321 Thanks. Glad it helped!

[221cherry]

I had an iPod, but my dad accidentally cracked the screen, and I got a 4g one like in April, and today I tripped, and the screen chipped from the side! :/ So I'm getting a new screen, but can I get it done from some place??

[Spdking7]

thank you so much. in 1hr i fixed mine :) 

[RepairsUniverse]

@Spdking7 No problem, glad to hear we could help!

[InTheFlesh177]

Hi. I was wondering, if you answer, how hard do you have to pry for the iPod open and how do you know when clips are releasing. Please if you can help it would be much obliged.

[RepairsUniverse]

@InTheFlesh177 Not that hard. Just enough to release the clips.

[themessenger30]

Your video is very helpful! I am so glad to have my classic back in working order!

[RepairsUniverse]

@themessenger30 Thats great! Glad we could help!

[Jordanlovestodance]

I used this tutorial to replace the screen on my classic 60g. Worked like a charm...some of my clips on the side are broken though from age, so it isn't as tight as new but the horizontal lines are gone! Much less expensive than buying a new Ipod classic!!! Thanks!

[RepairsUniverse]

@Jordanlovestodance Great to hear. Glad we could help!

[thedealer1000]

What would be a price range for a new screen? And could you also tell me where a great place to order them from would be!? Thank you so much!

[RepairsUniverse]

@thedealer1000 You can find them for under $20 at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.

[Krossamig]

awesome! i made it too :) thanks!

[RepairsUniverse]

@Krossamig Glad we could help.

[morseboy98]

is there a way i can ship it in and repairsuniverse people can fix it for me

[RepairsUniverse]

@morseboy98 Yes we do repairs. Visit RepairsUniverse (dot) com and speak with our Live Chat representatives or email us and we can arrange this for you.

[shifta187]

thanks!

[247pt]

Hey thank you ever so much changed my screen thanks due to this video 5*

[RepairsUniverse]

@247pt Not a problem. Glad we could help.

[RoboArdy]

can I replace a diffrent hardrive to another ipod.

[alextoyboytkd]

can i fit a 60gig harddrive to my 30gig i pod and would it function proberly?

[alextoyboytkd]

thank for all the pointer it help alot

[RepairsUniverse]

@alextoyboytkd Glad we could help.

[Jaycente]

can i use a 30gb 5th gen headphone jack to my 80gb 5th gen? please anybody answer my question. thank you

[RepairsUniverse]

@Jaycente No, you need the correct one. We have both the different versions of jacks at RepairsUniverse (dot) com

[MargieVision]

Thanks a dude. ... changed my screen with NO PROBLEMS. from this VID.. and I am only 9..

[RepairsUniverse]

@MargieVision That's good to hear. Glad we could help!

[Lovadalife]

where can I buy an ipod nano 4th generation screen ? like what stores?

[RepairsUniverse]

@Lovadalife RepairsUniverse sells them but if you are not local to Las Vegas you can buy them at RepairsUniverse (dot) com and we can ship one to you.

[Roycalvinmelton]

does this work for the 80gb ipod?



[benisdown]

Hello, where can i buy the tool? and whats the name? Thanks : )

[RepairsUniverse]

@benisdown Safe open pry tool. You can find these at RepairsUniverse (dot) com

[RepairsUniverse]

@chillmat10 Hi, yes you can purchase the replacement headphone jack on the RepairsUniverse (dot) com web site. It is under $10. This will fix you up.

[hogan3451]

My backlight is very dim and hard to see, will replacing the screen fix this problem?

[RepairsUniverse]

@hogan3451 Yes. A replacement screen from RepairsUniverse (dot) com will fix your issue.

[lilskappymexican]

what size of the screw driver you used

[RepairsUniverse]

@lilskappymexican Small phillips screwdriver. We have these on the RepairsUniverse (dot) com web site.

[Adam4892]

Thank you.

[SkateTillArmageddon]

Perfect!

My iPod works again :'D

Thank you very much.

[RepairsUniverse]

@SkateTillArmageddon Great! Glad we could help you repair you iPod Video LCD screen.

[irippedmypants17]

is there a video explaining how to put it back together? i'm so afraid that i'll mess up putting the ribbons back together!

[RepairsUniverse]

@irippedmypants17 Sorry no. But if you reverse the steps you should be fine.

[liljoedaprince1414]

what kind of screwdriver did you use to remove the screws? is it sold on the site?

[RepairsUniverse]

@liljoedaprince1414 Small phillips screwdriver. They are on the site in the tools section.

[lpvento3662]

Just used your video to repair my screen and saved my 60gb classic after my dog bit the screen. THANK YOU!!!

[RepairsUniverse]

@lpvento3662 Glad we could help!

[littleshopluver921]

Can't u get electric shocked from doing that?

[MonoxideChild1219]

No.

[RepairsUniverse]

@littleshopluver921 No :)

[Rockstar1376]

thank you so much, after a significantly huge struggle, i pulled apart my 6th gen classic and simply disconnected and reconnected the ribbons to solve my white screen problem. thanks again.

[km13productions]

Hey thanks for the video, but I have a question. I just replaced my cracked screen with a brand new one, but it doesn't show the apple signs or when I connect it to the computer. I know the iPod still works because I connect it and iTunes picks it up. Whats wrong with the screen?

[Rockstar1376]

@km13productions try unconnecting and reconnecting all of the ribbons inside the ipod, not just the screen's one. this solved my problem, hope it helps

[km13productions]

Thanks alot Rockstar1376! :P

[RepairsUniverse]

No, the 5th Gen and 6th Gen screens are different. You can find both on the RepairsUniverse (dot) com web site.

[ANDREWakaTHUNDER]

just did mine. had to be really careful with the ribbon cables, didnt wana break those

[fredfaaaaaan1]

this vid saved my ass i dropped my ipod and the screen broke and i was able to fif it b4 my mom found out

[TYRONEBIGGLES]

@fredfaaaaaan1 wer u buy the screen at?

[fredfaaaaaan1]

it depends on where u live i got mine at our local apple store

[TYRONEBIGGLES]

was it expensive?

[fredfaaaaaan1]

kinda i got mine for $36.78 but thats cuz i had a gift card it would have been 50 dollers

[MutilatedLips]

hey Repairs Universe, or anyone else who sees this, I am getting a 6th generation ipod classic with a broken screen, will replacing the screen be much different from this procedure?

Thanks

[RepairsUniverse]

The classic is very similar.

[flannaban]

ive done all this and it works but i cant charge the ipod for some reason, it is plugged into the wall socket and the 'sad' screen appears, the apple logo appears then the battery is low screen, then the sad screen appears again and it all starts again. how do i fix this? do i need a new battery?

[RepairsUniverse]

You may have something connected up wrong when putting the iPod back together. I would check all connections again first.

[TYRONEBIGGLES]

@RepairsUniverse hey where did you buy your replacement screen.

[RepairsUniverse]

Screens are available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com

[cpmuska]

I just had my IPOD screen replaced...had it lying on the store room for a year or so until now...thank you very much,,..video was a GREAT help!! keep it up!!!

[MANUTD17CHIVAS]

if my screen is "staticy/blurry" and has lines running down it, will this do the trick (you can still hear the music) or is it something else that i need to do to it.

[Robcicle]

he used the same screen lol

[keedpr1]

the point is to show u how it's done.

[mnlchvs14]

Where can i get a new screen at????

[nimitz1983]

Hong Kong is a city in China not a country.

[rainy91]

@nimitz1983

actually Hong Kong is a country...

[alextoyboytkd]

@mnlchvs14 ebay

[shifta187]

@mnlchvs14 ebay

[soladetenis]

@mnlchvs14

ebay

[soladetenis]

woww hahaha thanks alot, my ipod classic is back :), thank u so much

[merpzilla]

yeah that should be no problem they're the same structure :)

[scarofadragon17]

Holy mess! thank you so much i finally can see what im doing on my ipod. thx :-) XD

[lxcocos]

thankyou very helpful

[BiGpsyke]

very helpful vid

[sams100]

Thanks very much!!

Geat video!

[pokemonnow123]

Switched My Ipod Screens Around. It Worked!

Thanks For Making This Video It Was A Great Help!

[Zeoone]

I would only do that if your warranty had runout

[MrHappyjuice923]

hay dude thnx alot i bought ur lcd and put it on myself and it took only 12 minutes

damn i love u

[MrHappyjuice923]

what about the top layuer screen the plastic thing can u replace that??

[TYRONEBIGGLES]

yeah you can, i have seen some on amazon. they also sell the back part of it so its like getting a new ipod lol.

[peterpedrojackson]

can you use a screen for the ipod video on a ipod original.... please help me an answer my question many thanks

[ManaStar]

Thanks! This was a lot easier than I thought. And, this is going to save me a lot of time and money. Great video! :D

[winstano]

Thanks for uploading this, most other videos neglect to mention that it's the BLACK part you have to lift up for the screen release... I got a spare screen this morning and was trying to lift the BEIGE one, which wasn't working! Thanks again!

[movimaker123]

wheres a good place to buy one of these screens

[TYRONEBIGGLES]

at your local apple store or amazon ebay etc.

[jamessnell]

Thanks helped me swap in my new display. Good instructions. Though seems you indicate that the's a clip to flip up on the screen connector? Mine was just a matter of pulling the video cable out - it's held in with an adhesive. Thanks!

[st7ng]

man you are the best guy ever. you saved me over $150. My screen was broken and i was going to buy a whole new ipod. Thank you.. You are the greatest guy ever..i worship you njow.. you are a youtube god. =]thank you

[BigDiesel91]

ummm.. wtf was that? lol?

[SirBender]

just use a thin knife an be careful a bit! it´really is no thing to open your iPod... but just do it slowly an take your time ;)

i just changed my broken 30gb storage in 30 min with cleaning the display... it still works as the first day. all you should know is, that you will loose your 1 year warranty when you open your iPod.

[shjesus]

is there any other way to open it from da side

[shjesus]

were do you get that green thing to open it ?please tell me ?

[EmmaBear2203]

An MP4, what do you mean?

[aaronnort]

MPEG-4

[ahmadatiah1]

please help

how much does a screen cost for mp4

and where can i get it from?