Replacement screw hardware for iPod 2G. Use it when original screws are missing, stripped, damaged, or lost during service. This part does not fix electronics, storage, audio, display, or control faults.
Product Overview
Choose this screw set 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, 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.
What Is Included
Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Original screws are missing, stripped, damaged, rounded, mismatched, or lost during service.
- The model, capacity, and listed order numbers match this listing.
Diagnose first when
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 10GB, 20GB.
- The problem is an electronics symptom rather than missing or damaged fasteners.
- You have not confirmed the original screws are missing, stripped, rounded, or mismatched.
Do not buy for
- The problem is an electronics symptom, not missing or damaged fasteners.
- The issue is charging, audio, storage, display, or controls rather than stripped, missing, or lost screws.
- You need screws for a different iPod generation or have not confirmed the listing matches your model.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1019 |
| EMC | EMC 1942 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
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 / 0.78 in | Yes | — |
| M8741LL/A | 20GB | White | Thick / 0.78 in | Yes | — |
Do Not Buy This Screw Set Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| 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; FireWire port for FireWire sync or charge-port 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. |
| Variant or capacity does not match this listing | Confirm exact model, capacity, case, and variant fit before ordering. |
Install Overview
Before You Start
Turn Hold off, use the reset sequence for this generation, and 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 screw set.
Confirm thickness, color, screw points, and nearby hardware alignment before pressing the case fully closed.
Repair steps
Documented repair-procedure steps for replacing the screw set on this model (from teardown guides; confirm against your unit before starting):
Repair Guide
No dedicated step-by-step guide is published for Replacement Screw Set. Use this service-planning checklist with the matching 2G case-opening guide.
Match each screw location
Use the removed hardware as the map for length and position before tightening replacement screws.
Start threads by hand
Stop if a screw cross-threads, binds, or does not seat flush.
Check closure before force
A screw set will not solve a mis-seated housing, swollen battery, or pinched storage stack.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Seat each screw cleanly | Confirm each screw starts straight, seats flush, and is not forced into the wrong location. |
| Close the case evenly | Check that the shell closes securely with no gaps, rattles, or pressure on nearby internal parts. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right screw set?
Match the model generation first, then confirm capacity 10GB / 20GB and color White and order number. Verify the screw count and driver type match your iPod before ordering.
Will a screw set fix electronics symptoms?
No. Screws are passive fasteners for reassembly. Diagnose power, storage, audio, display, and control faults separately.
What tools do I need to install these screws?
A T6 Torx screwdriver is typically required for iPod internal screws. The screwdriver is not included with the screw set.
Worth Knowing
- Replacement screw set for iPod 2nd Generation service.
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