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iPod 3rd Gen front panel and touch wheel replacement guide ›iPod 3G — Replacement Front Panel with Touch Wheel (White)
For the iPod 3rd Gen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1040
$22.95
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- Used (Apple Original). Tested: installed in a working iPod and checked before it ships.
- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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- Completed repairs aren't refundable. If a part we fitted fails within a year, we repair it again.
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About this part
Overview
Replacement housing or trim part for iPod 3G. Use it to restore fit, finish, color or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
Most likely fixed by this part
Can also be the cause
- Buttons not working: front panel (touch wheel and buttons)
- Broken screen: cracked or scratched front panel
- Touch wheel not working: front panel (touch wheel and buttons)
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1040 |
| EMC | EMC 1961 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Color | White |
| Related part number |
632-0219-A — the number printed on the touch-wheel flex cable that joins this panel’s wheel and button row to the logic board. It identifies that cable, not the molded front panel. |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8976LL/A | 10GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| M8946LL/A | 15GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| M9460LL/A | 15GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| M9244LL/A | 20GB | White | thin | Yes | — |
| M8948LL/A | 30GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
| M9245LL/A | 40GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
Not compatible with
- iPod 4th Gen Monochrome — different front panel design (click wheel cutout vs button row)
- iPod 1st/2nd Generation — different front panel layout
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod 3rd Gen front panel and touch wheel replacement
Tools: Plastic opening tools (two), Plastic spudger, T6 Torx screwdriver, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth, FireWire charger
- Unplug it, switch it off, lock itUnplug any cable, then switch the iPod off: press and hold Play/Pause. Slide the Hold switch to locked, so the orange shows, and lay it face up on the cloth.
- Free the clipsAngle a plastic opening tool toward the steel back and work it into the seam near the middle of a long side. Release the clips from the middle toward each end, then down the other long side, then the two on the bottom edge. Our opening guide covers every move.
Install Overview
Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days on our bench. 1-year limited warranty.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an iPod Classic?
Apple's 'Classic' branding started with the 6th Generation (2007). This is the iPod 3rd Generation (2003), model A1040. Apple's official name for this model is iPod (Dock Connector).
Will this fix internal electronics symptoms?
Not power, storage, audio or screen faults: diagnose those separately. This front panel does carry the touch wheel and the four buttons, so when they stop working, check the touch wheel cable first, then the front panel, then the logic board.
Does color change physical fitment?
Color alone does not block fitment when the same model, generation, and part shape match. It will only change the visible finish.
Free diagnostic
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How mail-in repair works
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Choose your iPod. Add our shipping box and prepaid label if you need one.
Mail us your iPod
Pack it with your work order. No printer? Put a note in the box with your name, return address, email, order number and what is wrong.
Approve your quote
We test it and email your free repair quote. Most repairs are finished within 1 to 3 business days after you approve the quote.