Identify the iPod and the models we repair
You can tell which iPod model you have by checking:
- If it has a scroll wheel, a touch wheel, or a Click Wheel.
- The amount of storage capacity.
- If it has a color or monochrome screen.
- The dock connector.
We repair the following Apple IPOD Models
iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod classic is a hard drive-based iPod (80 GB or 160 GB) featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. Like other models, it uses USB for syncing. The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
You can distinguish the iPod classic from the iPod (5th generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod classic serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: Y5N, YMU, YMV, and YMX.
The iPod nano (3rd generation) is available in 4 GB or 8 GB capacity, and comes in 5 colors.
iPod nano (3rd generation) is distinguished from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its wider screen
- Hold switch location on the bottom
- Its ability to play video
You can also distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod nano (3rd generation) serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: YOP, YOR, YXR, YXT, YXV, YXX.
iPod (5th generation late 2006) (also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod)
You can distinguish the iPod (5th generation late 2006) from the original iPod (5th generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod (5th generation late 2006) serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S, WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, and X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three digits are W9G.
iPod (5th generation) (also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod)
The iPod (5th generation) is a a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. Like iPod nano, it uses USB for syncing and comes in white and black.
iPod nano (Second Generation) is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size.
- Its colors.
- The dock connector and headphones port are both located on the bottom of the unit.
The iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is an iPod nano (Second Generation) available in red and with a 4 GB or 8 GB drive capacity. With each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED purchased, $10 from the sale goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
iPod nano is smaller than iPod mini and has a color screen and a Click Wheel but has flash memory instead of a hard drive. Song and photo syncing only occurs over USB 2 (not FireWire). iPod nano comes in white and black. The capacity of the iPod nano is engraved on the back of the case (1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB).
The dock connector (1) and headphone jack (2) are both on the bottom of the iPod nano.
iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
You can distinguish the iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB from previous models by the last three characters of the serial number. The iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB serial number’s last three characters will be one of the following: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, 1ZR.
iPod shuffle
iPod shuffle is smaller than iPod mini and has no display. There are
LED lights on the front and back. The capacity of the drive is engraved
on the front USB connector.
iPod mini is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size.
- Its colors.
- The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side.
- The Click Wheel's button labels, which are on the wheel itself.
The iPod mini (Second Generation) models are distinguished from the original iPod mini models by:
- Hard drive size engraved on back of unit.
- Click Wheel text color matches iPod mini (Second Generation) color
iPod and iPod photo are now one and the same, with every white iPod
boasting a full-color display. They continue to have the same controls
as iPod (Click Wheel) but now all models have a color display like iPod
photo - ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These
are considered fourth generation models along with iPod (Click Wheel).
iPod (Click Wheel)
iPod (Click Wheel) models have a Click Wheel like the iPod mini, but
are larger and the hold switch is on the top-right side. iPod (Click
Wheel) models have a monochrome display. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred
to as the fourth generation iPod.
iPod Special Edition U2
iPod Special Edition Harry Potter
The iPod Special Edition Harry Potter is a standard iPod model with the Hogwarts Crest engraved on the back:
The first model was based an iPod with color display with a 20 GB hard drive. In October 2005 a new version of the iPod Special Edition Harry Potter was introduced that was based on an Fifth Generation iPod with a 30 GB hard drive.
iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display)
iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display (see above photo).
If you would like to contact one of our staff then please call
01245 476657 / 07792 122209
Or email us
Order Processing
As soon as the inspection has been carried out, we will contact you with a price of the repair of your iPod. You can then decide if you want your repair carried out. If you decide to go ahead with the iPod repair and you brought the iPod to our retail shop you can pay for the repair when you collect. If you posted the iPod to us then we will send you a payment link to pay for the repair online at a secure payment site using PayPal or Credit / Debit Card (Nochex) Repairs to the iPod take approximately 3 – 4 working days once we have your go ahead. Our Warranty starts from the day we inform you that your repaired iPod is ready for collection or the date we post the Repaired iPod back to you. |
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