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iPod Classic 6G — Used Apple Original Click Wheel (Black)
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1238
$24.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: White (Used Apple original) $24.95 · Custom color (New) $30.95 · See all
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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
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About this part
Overview
Replacement black click wheel for iPod Classic 6th Generation models. Use it when the wheel, ribbon cable, or its connector is still faulty after the Hold, reset and cable-seating checks. Add the matching center button only if the visible cap also needs replacement.
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What Is Included
What this part might fix
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Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
The black wheel fits both thin and thick cases; case depth does not affect selection.
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | Used (Apple Original) click wheel |
| OEM Part |
631-0457-A, 821-0545-A
|
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— color swap | Fits any iPod Classic 6G; the color differs from that unit's original look. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes | — |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— color swap | Fits any iPod Classic 6G; the color differs from that unit's original look. |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | Yes | — |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | thick (0.53 in) | Yes— color swap | Fits any iPod Classic 6G; the color differs from that unit's original look. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | thin | Yes— original color match | 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. |
Not compatible with
- iPod Video 5th Generation / 5.5G A1136 click wheel, part 821-0372-A (sold under the iPod Video pages) — wrong part for this model; the 6th/7th Gen wheel is 821-0545-A
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.
For diagnosis, keep the Hold switch off with no orange visible. For disassembly, lock the Hold switch on before opening the case.
Case opening risk
Very Difficult. Metal clips hold the case together. Opening often bends the rear panel. Have spare plastic opening tools ready.
Ribbon cables
The battery, headphone jack, hard drive, display and click-wheel ribbons must all be released on the way in and handled carefully. ZIF latches are fragile.
Click wheel cable seating
The ZIF latch on the click-wheel connector must be fully open before pulling the ribbon cable and fully closed after reinserting. A loose cable or unlatched connector is the number one cause of post-repair click wheel failure.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit both thin and thick cases?
Yes. The click wheel is the same for thin 80GB and 120GB models and thick 160GB models, in every front color. Pick the wheel color you want.
Does this include the center button?
No. The base listing is for the black click wheel assembly only. The center button cap is available separately if the visible cap also needs replacement.
iPod Classic click wheel not working - what should I check first?
Confirm Hold is off with no orange visible. Try a hard reset with Menu + Select for about 6 to 8 seconds. If controls work after reset, the problem was software. If still unresponsive, open the iPod and reseat the click-wheel ribbon cable in its ZIF connector. Order a replacement only after those checks fail.
How do I unlock my iPod Classic?
Slide the Hold switch so no orange stripe is visible. If the lock icon stays on screen after toggling, the Hold switch assembly may need attention. That is part of the headphone jack / Hold-switch assembly, not this click wheel.
Can I use this on a silver iPod for a color swap?
Yes. The click wheel shape is the same. Match the faceplate color to the black or silver wheel for a consistent look, and add the matching center button only if the cap is also being replaced.
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 3 to 5 business days after you approve the quote.