Replacement 10GB rear backplate / back cover for iPod 2nd Generation A1019 / iPod (Touch Wheel). Use it when the polished rear housing is scratched, dented, bent, broken, missing, or being matched to the stock 10GB engraving and 0.72 in rear depth.
Product Overview
Choose this backplate listing to restore the visible fit, finish, or mounting hardware on the iPod 2nd Generation.
Use the Compatible Variants table below to confirm capacity, color, case, or order-number fitment.
This is a fit-and-finish part, so choose it by physical damage, color, case thickness, and missing hardware rather than by an electrical symptom.
Choose Your Option
This part comes in multiple variants. Confirm your iPod's capacity, case depth, and order number before ordering.
Choose this backplate by the capacity engraved on the rear case. This listing is for 10GB White rear-housing work; confirm case depth before ordering.
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Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Use this listing when the original rear panel (10GB) is damaged, missing, mismatched, or physically worn; diagnose internal symptoms separately.
- The model, rear engraving, capacity, and order number match this listing.
Diagnose first when
- Confirm the capacity, case depth, and order number before ordering.
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 10GB.
- The problem is power, storage, sync, dock, audio, or display behavior rather than visible physical damage.
- The symptom started after opening the iPod and may be a disturbed internal cable or connector.
Dents, deep scratches, warped metal, or broken housing fit
Cracked, brittle, or broken exterior pieces are good reasons to replace the cosmetic or structural part.
Other Symptoms That May Involve This Part
| Symptom | What it means & what to check |
|---|---|
| no sound | This is an audio-path symptom. Check the headphone jack assembly first, then compare board-level audio only after jack checks fail. |
What Brings People Here
Cosmetic refresh
Replace a scratched, worn, or damaged exterior to restore the iPod's appearance.
Custom build
Use a different color or finish for a personalized build after matching the correct generation and fitment.
Engraving removal
Choose a replacement rear housing when the goal is a cleaner back without prior engraving.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1019 |
| EMC | EMC 1942 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Material | Polished stainless steel back cover |
| Case Depth (10GB) | 0.72 inches |
| Sibling 20GB option | 0.84 inches |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8737LL/A | 10GB | White | Thin / 0.72 in | Yes | — |
| M8740LL/A | 10GB | White | Thin / 0.72 in | Yes | — |
| M8738LL/A | 20GB | White | Thick / 0.84 in | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: The thin 0.72 in rear shell does not close over the thick 0.84 in assembly (case depth mismatch) — use the 20GB / 0.84 in backplate page. Use Replacement Rear Panel (20GB) instead. |
| M8741LL/A | 20GB | White | Thick / 0.84 in | No— wrong case depth | Owner-verified: The thin 0.72 in rear shell does not close over the thick 0.84 in assembly (case depth mismatch) — use the 20GB / 0.84 in backplate page. Use Replacement Rear Panel (20GB) instead. |
Cosmetic Failure Signs — When to Replace
This rear panel is a cosmetic part — it does not change how the iPod plays, charges, or syncs. Replace it when the damage is physical:
| Symptom | What it means & what to check |
|---|---|
| Dents and bent corners | Drop damage that keeps the polished back from sitting flush at the case seam. |
| Deep scratches and gouges | Hairline swirls are normal wear on a polished back; replace when scratches are deep enough to catch a fingernail. |
| Worn or unwanted engraving | A previous owner's engraving, or capacity text that no longer matches the build, reads wrong on an otherwise clean unit. |
| Loose fit after an earlier opening | A bent rim or clip from previous service keeps the seam from closing cleanly. |
Not every buyer here is fixing damage: matching the original white finish after another repair, restoring a gift or keepsake iPod to clean condition, and finishing a refreshed shell while the case is already open are just as common.
Do Not Buy This Backplate Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| Variant or capacity does not match this listing | Use the 20GB / 0.84 in backplate page. |
| A symptom points to a different part | Start with battery for power/runtime symptoms; hard-drive cable for folder, clicking, or restore symptoms; LCD screen for display-only symptoms; touch wheel for touch-wheel or control symptoms; logic board for board-side damage or multi-system symptoms before buying this part. |
| You see a folder icon, clicking noise, or restore failure | Confirm restore behavior, storage fit, and setup state before ordering this part. |
Start here instead
- back shell: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- chrome back: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- custom color iPod back: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- engraving removal iPod: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod 2nd gen back cover: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod 2nd gen chrome back: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod 2nd gen shell: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod 2nd generation back cover: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod classic 2nd generation 10GB backplate: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod classic 2nd generation case: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
- iPod pry marks: start with the matching nearby part path first; do not treat it as a buy signal for this part.
Install Overview
Before You Start
Set Hold to locked (orange bar visible) before opening. Confirm the model and variant before opening the iPod.
Treat case opening as the highest handling risk. Work around the seams gently and stop if the shell, clips, or internal stack resist.
Do not pull the halves apart or side-load board sockets. Reseat nearby ribbons and connectors before blaming a replacement backplate.
Confirm thickness, color, screw points, and nearby hardware alignment before pressing the case fully closed.
Repair steps
Documented repair-procedure steps for replacing the backplate on this model (from teardown guides; confirm against your unit before starting):
- Carefully disconnect the white battery connector from the logic board. Be sure to pull only on the connector itself and not on the cables.
- Insert a plastic iPod opening tool in the seam between the white plastic front and metal back of the iPod. Once you've inserted the tool, run it along the seam to free the five tabs holding the iPod together.
Repair Guide
Repair guide summary: iPod 2nd Generation Rear Panel Replacement.
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Confirm that the hold switch is locked before you open the iPod.
Opening this iPod may take a few tries, which is normal for this case design. Slide a plastic opening tool into the seam where the white front panel meets the metal rear case. After the tool is seated, run it along the seam to release the five retaining tabs.
Slide the opening tool around the case edge until the five tabs release.
Work around the corner of the iPod and release the two tabs near the FireWire port.
Release the five tabs along the opposite side. Gently rocking the front panel back and forth can help free them.
Raise the back panel away from the device, making sure it doesn't catch on the headphone jack.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Check rear alignment | Confirm the back cover sits flush with the front shell and does not pinch the battery, storage stack, or transferred hardware. |
| Verify engraving and depth | Make sure the rear engraving matches the intended 10GB unit and the 0.72 in rear option before final closure. |
| Check the port cover | Confirm the FireWire port cover and top openings line up cleanly before applying final pressure. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right backplate for my 10GB iPod?
Use this listing when the rear case on your A1019 iPod (Touch Wheel) is the 10GB option. Match M8737LL/A or M8740LL/A, the 10GB rear engraving, and the 0.72 in depth.
Will a backplate fix charging, audio, storage, or screen problems?
No. A backplate is passive rear housing. Use it for dented, scratched, bent, missing, or engraving-matched rear-case work, not as an electronics diagnosis.
Is this an iPod Classic?
Apple's 'Classic' branding started with the 6th Generation (2007). This is the iPod 2nd Generation (2002), model A1019. Apple's official name for this model is iPod (Touch Wheel).
Can I use this on a 20GB 2G iPod?
No. The 20GB A1019 rear cover uses the 0.84 in backplate option. Use the 20GB backplate page for stock fitment.
How do I confirm this is the right exterior part?
Match the exact iPod 2nd Generation model, visible part shape, color or finish goal, and any capacity or case-depth note before ordering Replacement Rear Panel (10GB).
Worth Knowing
- 10GB 2G back cover option is 0.72 in.
- M8737LL/A is Mac; M8740LL/A is Windows. Both use the 10GB rear engraving option.
Some buyers search for "iPod 2nd generation 10GB white backplate replacement", "color mismatch", "color swap", or "10GB vs 20GB depth"; confirm the checks above point to this same part before ordering.
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