iPod 4G Monochrome — Replacement Dock Connector Bezel

For the iPod 4th Gen

Used (Apple Original) · Model A1059

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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
  • Free pry tool in the box

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Part details

About this part

Overview

Dock Bezel 20GB / 40GB

Replacement housing or trim part for iPod 4G Monochrome. Use it to restore fit, finish, color or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.

Fitment snapshot

FitsiPod 4G Monochrome
Variant matchSee Compatible Variants
ReleasedJuly 19, 2004
TypeDock Bezel

What Is Included

✓ Replacement Dock Connector Bezel ✓ One plastic pry tool ✓ 1-year limited warranty

Fit and specs

Specifications & Fitment

Part Details

Detail Value
Model Number A1059
EMC EMC 1995
Condition Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected.
Part Type Plastic dock connector bezel / trim: the exterior trim around the 30-pin opening only. The 30-pin port itself is soldered to the logic board (a broken port is fixed by replacing the logic board), so charging or sync trouble is not fixed by this part.

Compatible Variants

Order Number Capacity Color Case Compatible Notes
M9787LL/A 20GB Black/Red (U2) thin Yes —
M9282LL/A 20GB White thin Yes —
PE435A 20GB White (HP) thin Yes —
M9268LL/A 40GB White thick Yes —
PE436A 40GB White (HP) thick Yes —

Install and repair

Step-by-step guide

iPod 4th Gen and iPod Photo back panel replacement

  • DifficultyModerate
  • Steps11

Tools: Plastic opening tools, one wide and one thin, Plastic spudger, T6 Torx screwdriver, Fine Phillips screwdriver (#00 or PH-000), Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth and a small tray, Wall charger and headphones you know work

  1. Unplug it, switch it off and lock HoldDisconnect any cable, charger or computer first. Switch the iPod off by holding Play/Pause until the screen goes dark, then slide the Hold switch to locked, so its orange bar shows.
  2. Release the case clipsOur opening guide has the detail. In short: with the screen up and the dock connector toward you, start on the right-hand long side with the wide plastic tool, its edge tilted toward the steel back, and free the five tabs on that side. Then the two clips beside the dock connector (lightly past the thin steel there), the five tabs on the left-hand side, and the top edge.

Read the full guide: all 11 steps

Install Overview

Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 3 to 5 business days. 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 4th Generation (Click Wheel), the monochrome-screen model from 2004. Apple's official name for this model is iPod (Click Wheel).

Will this fix internal electronics symptoms?

No. Housing and trim parts are for fit, finish, color, alignment, or visible damage. Diagnose power, storage, audio, screen, and control faults separately.

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  2. Mail us your iPod

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  3. Approve your quote

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