iPod Touch 2nd Generation Repair

Identification and Background ¶ 

The iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, and Wi-Fi mobile platform by Apple Inc. The iPod Touch adds the multi-touch graphical user interface to the iPod line and is available with 8, 16, or 32 GB of flash memory. It includes Apple's Safari web browser and is the first iPod with wireless access to the iTunes Store.

The iPod Touch 2nd Generation features external volume controls, a built-in speaker, a contoured back, built-in Nike+, and Bluetooth support.

Use the iPod identification system to help you identify your iPod. They tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which one you have before ordering any replacement parts.

Troubleshooting ¶ 

• Track down a number of hardware problems using the iPod Touch 2nd Generation Troubleshooting Guide.
• Diagnose and repair screen backlight issues with our iDevice Backlight Troubleshooting Page.

Additional Information ¶ 

• iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides
• Wikipedia: iPod Touch
• EveryMac: Online iPod Q&A
• Apple: iPod touch
• iFixit Blog: Apple Unlocks Bluetooth in iPod Touch 2G
• iPod Touch 2nd Generation on Amazon