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For the iPod 4th GenModel A1059
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iPod 4th Gen and iPod Photo logic board replacement guide ›iPod 4G Monochrome — Replacement Logic Board
For the iPod 4th Gen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1059
$45.95
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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
- Free pry tool in the box
- 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 logic board for iPod 4G Monochrome. It ties together power, storage, connection, display, audio, and controls, so use it after the easier connected parts, cables, and connectors have been checked. The 30-pin charging port is soldered to this board, so a damaged charging port is fixed with a new board: instead of soldering an inferior aftermarket charging port onto the old board, iMods uses an original Apple replacement board to ensure the highest quality repair. The board arrives bare: no battery, no drive, no ribbon cables and no screws. Every cable, screw and assembly transfers from your own iPod (the screw set is sold separately if yours are missing). Also called the motherboard.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
- Won't turn on
- Got wet
- Overheating
- Not showing up in iTunes
- Won't charge
- Keeps turning off
- Black screen
- Headphone jack not working
- Buttons not working
- White screen
- No sound
- Please wait, very low battery
- Lines on screen
- Center button not working
- Click wheel not working
- Volume too low or stuck
- Backlight not working
- Static noise
- Flash mod problems
- Stuck in disk mode
- Won't sync
- Won't restore
- Won't hold a charge
- Dropped
- Not working after a repair
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. |
| SoC | PortalPlayer PP5020 |
| CPU | Dual ARM7TDMI, 80 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| PMU | NXP PCF50605HN |
| DC-DC Converter | NXP TEA1211HN |
| Buck Regulator | TI LM3485 |
| USB Charger IC | LTC4066 |
| OEM Part |
820-1535-A, 820-1723-A
|
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 logic board replacement
Tools: Plastic opening tools, one wide and one thin, Plastic spudger, T6 Torx screwdriver, Anti-static wrist strap and mat, Soft cloth and a small tray, Wall charger
- 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.
- 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.
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
Do I need to solder?
No, this installation does not require soldering.
How do I know if this logic board needs replacement?
Consider the logic board only after power, storage, cable, display, audio, and control checks isolate a board fault.
What else should I replace at the same time?
Logic board replacement often reveals battery issues — inspect during service. Display connector on the logic board should be inspected during replacement.
Can water damage, liquid, or corrosion make this logic board the right repair?
Look for visible liquid residue, corrosion, burned parts, lifted pads, or damaged board connectors. Do not use a parts swap as the only test when liquid damage is present; clean and inspect the board first. Choose this logic board only when the failure is isolated to the board after the external and replaceable-part checks. Check the nearby parts first when the symptom still fits a battery, storage, display, dock, headphone/hold, or click-wheel assembly. Board-level rework and component diagnosis belong in advanced or professional repair context.
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).
Free diagnostic
Broken iPod? We can help.
Mail us your iPod and we will test it and send you a free repair quote. If you don't like our price, we will ship your iPod back at our expense.
How mail-in repair works
Order the free diagnostic
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 3 to 5 business days after you approve the quote.