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For the iPod 3rd Gen 10/15/20GB (thin case)Model A1040
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iPod 3rd Gen headphone jack and Hold switch replacement guide ›iPod 3G — Headphone Jack / Hold Switch Assembly (Thin - 10/15/20GB)
For the iPod 3rd Gen 10/15/20GB (thin case)
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1040
$45.95
Also for the iPod 3rd Gen: Thick (30GB and 40GB) $45.95 · See all
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About this part
Overview
Replacement headphone jack assembly for iPod 3G. Use it for damaged audio-output hardware, channel issues, or the Hold button, which sits on this assembly and must line up with the Hold switch on the logic board.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Included
Before You Discard The Original
The assembly we sell is the headphone jack, the wired-remote port and the Hold slider on one flex; the small switch the slider moves sits on the logic board. Even so, keep your original until the new one is fitted and you have watched the lock indicator change as you move the slider — the white plastic slider that shows on the outside of the case is the one piece worth having a spare of if anything snaps during reassembly.
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
Most likely fixed by this part
- Headphone jack not working
- No sound
- One ear not working
- Hold switch not working
- Volume too low or stuck
- Static noise
Can also be the cause
- Buttons not working: broken Hold switch
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. |
| Part Identifiers | 632-0218-A |
| Jack Size | 3.5mm |
| Includes Hold slider | Yes (the Hold switch it moves is on the logic board) |
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 | No— wrong case depth | Thin jack assembly is not a supported fit for thick-case builds — the pre-creased thin ribbon does not clear the thick chassis. Use the Headphone Jack / Hold Switch Assembly (Thick - 30/40GB) instead. |
| M9245LL/A | 40GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thin jack assembly is not a supported fit for thick-case builds — the pre-creased thin ribbon does not clear the thick chassis. Use the Headphone Jack / Hold Switch Assembly (Thick - 30/40GB) instead. |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod 3rd Gen headphone jack and Hold switch replacement
Tools: Plastic opening tools (two), Plastic spudger, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth, FireWire charger and headphones
- 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
Can one-channel audio be because of something else?
Yes: push the plug in all the way and try another pair of headphones. If it still plays in one ear, the headphone jack is the likely fault.
Can the Hold switch be part of the headphone-jack assembly?
Yes. The assembly sold here is the headphone jack, wired-remote port and Hold slider on one flex (Apple 632-0218-A); the small switch the slider moves sits on the logic board. Match the case depth: thin for 10/15/20 GB, thick for 30/40 GB. If a new assembly still leaves Hold dead, check that the slider lines up with the small switch on the logic board; if that switch itself is jammed or broken, the fault is on the logic board. To check before you order, move the Hold slider and watch whether the lock indicator changes, and inspect the headphone/hold ribbon if the symptom started after opening the iPod. This thin assembly is not interchangeable with the other case thickness.
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).
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