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New iPod Classic 6G - 80GB Polished Stainless Steel Backplate
New · Model A1238
$36.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: 120GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · 160GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · Custom color, thin (New) $36.95 · Custom color, thick (New) $36.95 · See all
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- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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About this part
Overview
Replacement polished stainless steel rear backplate for iPod Classic 6th Generation 80GB models. Use it for scratched, dented, bent, worn, missing, or custom rear-housing work after matching capacity engraving, case depth, and order number.
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What Is Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New replacement backplate |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— fits (engraving reads 80GB) | Same thin rear housing across 80GB and 120GB models; only the engraved capacity text differs. For a stock look, choose the backplate engraved with your capacity. |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— fits (engraving reads 80GB) | Same thin rear housing across 80GB and 120GB models; only the engraved capacity text differs. For a stock look, choose the backplate engraved with your capacity. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— fits (engraving is cosmetic) | Fits the thin case: 80GB / 120GB / 160GB-thin backplates are completely physically interchangeable; only the capacity engraving differs (cosmetic). For a rear engraving that matches this capacity, this is the matching backplate; the Late-2009 thin 160GB engraving plate is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages. |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— fits (engraving is cosmetic) | Fits the thin case: 80GB / 120GB / 160GB-thin backplates are completely physically interchangeable; only the capacity engraving differs (cosmetic). For a rear engraving that matches this capacity, this is the matching backplate; the Late-2009 thin 160GB engraving plate is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages. |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | No— thin housing | The thick 160GB uses the thick housing. Fitting a thin rear panel would require replacing the battery, headphone jack, and hard drive — not supported. |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | No— thin housing | The thick 160GB uses the thick housing. Fitting a thin rear panel would require replacing the battery, headphone jack, and hard drive — not supported. |
Install and repair
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.
Rear-panel replacement is a very difficult no-solder housing job. The important checks are opening damage, transferred rear-panel parts, and dry-fit alignment before the shell is snapped shut.
Case opening risk
The Classic shell uses tight metal clips and the polished rear case scratches easily. Work slowly with thin tools and expect cosmetic risk during opening.
Rear-panel ribbons
The headphone jack and Hold switch ribbons stay attached to the rear panel during opening. Disconnect them before separating the halves fully.
Headphone jack / Hold switch transfer
This backplate does not include the headphone jack or Hold switch assembly. Move the original assembly over or order the matching assembly separately.
Dock bezel transfer
The dock-port bezel is a separate two-screw trim part. Inspect it before reassembly and replace it separately if it is cracked, missing, or mismatched.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right backplate for my 80GB iPod Classic?
Use this listing when the rear engraving is 80GB, the order number is MB029LL/A or MB147LL/A, and the case depth is 10.5 mm / 0.41 in thin. The rear housing is polished stainless steel for both silver-front and black-front iPod Classic models. A1238 / EMC 2173 alone is not enough.
Do I need to match silver or black?
No. The rear backplate is polished stainless steel on 80GB 6G models. Match the 80GB rear engraving, 10.5 mm thin case depth, and order number; the silver or black front color does not create a separate rear-backplate option.
Are the headphone jack and Hold switch included?
No. This is the rear metal housing only. The headphone jack and Hold switch assembly transfers from the old rear case, or order the headphone jack / Hold switch assembly separately.
Is the dock-port bezel part of the backplate?
No. The dock-port bezel is a separate replaceable trim piece held by two screws. Use the dock connector bezel listing if that trim piece is cracked, missing, or mismatched.
Will this fix non-cosmetic problems?
No. A backplate is a passive cosmetic housing part. Use it for physical rear-case damage, cosmetic refresh, or engraving work, not as a fix for other parts.
How do I tell thin from thick?
Measure the rear case. The thin 80GB / 120GB models are 10.5 mm / 0.41 in; the original 2007 160GB is 13.5 mm / 0.53 in thick. Match the physical case depth and the installed assembly before ordering: the capacity engraving and the serial identify the iPod as it left the factory, so on a player whose rear housing or storage was changed before you owned it they can point at the wrong part.
Free diagnostic
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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.