What to do with a Broken iPod? The Results
Everyone voted for what they think I should do with my broken iPod (5.5 gen) and the winner isn’t any of them. After I posted the article stumbled across Kokopelli Music, a website that sells iPod parts. I decided to check it out.
What I bought…
Now, I had no intention to fix my iPod on my own, but Kokopelli includes everything you need to repair it. The price was pretty cheap at $60 (including shipping) and the kit comes with a mini screwdriver, supposedly two nylon tools, step by step color instructions, and the new iPod screen. I decided to take a chance and I bought the iPod screen repair kit.
Fixing the dang thing…
So I sat down, and opened the kit. The first step, pry the cover off, was definitely the hardest especially since the two nylon tools that were supposed to be included, weren’t. After venting my frustration, I decided to find alternative tools to pop the top off. I ended up using a butter knife, a plastic spatula, and a pot scrapper. Fifteen minutes of prying and I got the top off. The rest of the steps were clearly shown in the directions and I replaced the screen in about five minutes.
The missing tools were the most frustrating part of the whole project because they were needed for the hardest part of the whole repair.
The Before and After…
Preventing it from happening again…
To prevent another dog paw from crashing down on the iPod I bought a hard case. I bought the Griffin Reflect case ($20) on Amazon and I’ve evaded any damage including the minor scratches.
The Positives
- Spend significantly less
- Not having to deal with customer service
- The kit makes it really easy
- Get a fixed iPod
The Negatives
- Could easily kill your iPod
- Putting your trust in the repair kit
- Could take some time if you don’t know what your doing
- Might be out $360 (ipod + repair kit)
October 16th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Not to mention, keeping from enriching Mr. Steve…..again.
October 17th, 2007 at 6:07 am
Nice fix!! I would have went out and bought a new one! A product having issues so close to a recent release is a sign!
October 17th, 2007 at 7:20 am
I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple designed their products to have a certain life span. You would know this if you had the very first iPod nano, the battery just stopped working after about a year.
February 9th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
We also provide low cost ipod repairs!
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