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For the iPod Classic 6th Gen (thin case)Model A1238
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: 80GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · 120GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · 160GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · Custom color, thick (New) $36.95 · See all
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iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen back panel and dock bezel replacement guide ›iPod Classic 6G — New Custom Thin Backplate
For the iPod Classic 6th Gen (thin case)
New · Model A1238
$36.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: 80GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · 120GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · 160GB (Polished stainless steel) $36.95 · Custom color, thick (New) $36.95 · See all
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- Condition: new replacement part
- 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 housing or trim part for iPod Classic 6G. Use it to restore fit, finish, color, case alignment, or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New custom backplate |
| Options | All colors and finishes are ordered from this page; each option is available separately |
| Available color/finish options | silver/chrome, black, blue, gold, purple, rainbow |
| Capacity engraving options | 80GB, 120GB, 128GB, Blank / universal |
| Case fit | Thin case |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— fits | Fits the Late-2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A / MC297LL/A); that model is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages. |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— fits | Fits the Late-2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A / MC297LL/A); that model 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
Step-by-step guide
iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen back panel and dock bezel replacement
Tools: Plastic opening picks (two or three), Thin metal opening tool, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Plastic spudger, Tweezers, Isopropyl alcohol (optional), Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth and a container of dry sand, Headphones you know work and a charger
- Open the caseUnplug any cable. Switch the iPod off (hold Play/Pause until the screen goes dark) and slide Hold to locked. Open it as our opening guide shows: plastic picks keep the seam open along one long side while the tip of a thin metal tool pushes each clip in toward the front panel, rocking on the steel back's rim. Free both long sides, then the one clip in the middle of the top edge, between the Hold switch and the headphone jack. Leave the bottom edge clipped: it is the hinge.
- Unplug the battery firstPart the top ends a little, no further: the battery ribbon and the headphone ribbon still join the two halves. Now and then the drive comes away stuck to the back half, or the battery plug pops out as the case opens, so check for both, and ease a stuck drive back down into the front half.
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
Will this fix charging, audio, storage, or screen problems?
No. A backplate is passive rear housing. Use it for dented, scratched, bent, missing, or custom rear-case work, not as an electronics diagnosis.
Should I choose by capacity or by thin/thick case?
Measure the thin/thick case depth first and match the installed assembly — that is what the housing and the adjacent parts have to line up with. Read the rear capacity engraving as a second clue, not the decider: it identifies the original build, so on a player whose housing or storage was swapped before you owned it the engraving can point at the wrong part.
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.