iPod Classic 6G — New Center Button
iPod Classic 6G — New Center Button
New · Model A1238
$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
Buy this center button cap when the original is missing or worn, or you want a color change. This is the metal or plastic cap only — it has no electronics and will not fix a center button that clicks but does not register.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New replacement center button |
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— compatible | Thin-Classic cosmetics/framework interchange; the Late-2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A / MC297LL/A) is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— compatible | Thin-Classic cosmetics/framework interchange; the Late-2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A / MC297LL/A) is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages |
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.
Full internal teardown required
The center button cap is trapped in the front-panel stack. Reaching it requires opening the metal case, removing screws, and separating the front panel assembly.
Very difficult opening
The iPod Classic 6th Generation uses metal clips holding the front and back together. Opening without damaging the clips or case requires patience and proper tools.
No soldering required
The center button is a press-fit cap. It drops into the front-panel opening with no adhesive or solder.
Protect internal connectors during disassembly
Nearby cables and connectors are easy to damage. Disconnect them carefully before separating the front panel.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the iPod Classic Center Select Button?
Yes. Apple calls this the Center button and the Center or Select button. Parts listings also call it the Center Select Button. This is the same visible cap.
Is this the whole front input assembly?
No. This listing is the center button cap only. Internal input hardware, contact parts, the faceplate, and the logic board are separate parts not included in this listing.
Does this fit the 7th Generation or Late 2009 thin 160GB?
Yes. The center button cap is mechanically the same across all iPod Classic A1238 variants, including the Late 2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A, MC297LL/A). Match by faceplate color, not by capacity or case depth.
Does the color have to match my faceplate?
For factory appearance, yes: Apple shipped silver caps with silver faceplates and black caps with black faceplates. To choose the color, order the Silver or the Black center button page; other colors are on the custom center button page.
Do I need to solder?
No. The center button is a press-fit cap with no solder joints, screws, or adhesive. However, replacing it requires a full iPod Classic teardown, and the metal clip case makes that opening step Very Difficult.
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 3 to 5 business days after you approve the quote.