Center button
for the iPod Classic 6th Gen A1238
- 1-year limited warranty
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For the iPod Classic 6th GenModel A1238
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: Black $15.95 · Silver $15.95
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iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen click wheel and center button replacement guide ›iPod Classic 6G — New Custom Center Button
For the iPod Classic 6th Gen
New · Model A1238
$15.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: Black $15.95 · Silver $15.95
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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
Cosmetic Select/center-button cap only — no electronics. Swap for color or a worn cap. Will not fix a button that clicks but doesn't register.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New custom center button |
| Options | All colors and finishes are ordered from this page; each option is available separately |
| Available color/finish options | black, white, red, blue, purple, yellow, clear |
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 | — |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | Yes | — |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | Yes | — |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— color swap | 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— color swap | Fits the Late-2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A / MC297LL/A); that model is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages. |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen click wheel and center button replacement
Tools: Plastic opening picks (two or three), Thin metal opening tool, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Plastic spudger and tweezers, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Small dish or marked paper, Soft, clean cloth and an air blower, Charger and headphones you know work
- 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.
Before You Start
Handle damaged, hot, punctured, or suspect batteries as a safety issue. Do not charge them or continue a repair until the battery condition is understood.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What does this part not fix?
This part does not fix power, storage, display, audio, or board faults. Use it for visible damage, missing trim, fitment, or cosmetic refresh after diagnosis points away from electronics.
Free diagnostic
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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 1 to 3 business days after you approve the quote.