Apple iPod 4th Generation Take Apart Repair Manual
Top Case Removal Begin by using a flat tool to separate the white plastic front case from the silver back case. You will need to stick your flat tool into the crevice, work it down into the crevice, and then pry up so that the casing separates. Apply enough pressure so that your flat tool does not slip and scratch your iPod! Continue separating the casing by gently prying up all the way around the unit. It should be much easier to pry the casing apart after you get the initial corner started.
Logic Board Removal Before proceeding, remove the hard drive and headphone connector cable First, disconnect the battery connector by grasping the cable and gently pulling up as shown to disconnect the cable from the logic board connector.
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