iPod Classic 6G - Dock Bezel Replacement
iPod Classic 6G - Dock Bezel Replacement
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1238
$7.95
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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
- 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 bottom dock bezel for iPod Classic 6th Generation shells. Use it when the small plastic trim around the 30-pin opening is cracked, broken, missing, loose, dirty, or mismatched after matching case depth and bezel color.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Color + Depth Selection
| Case depth | Front color | Bezel color | Order numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thin (80GB/120GB/Late 2009 160GB) | Silver | White | MB029LL/A, MB562LL/A, MC293LL/A |
| Thin (80GB/120GB/Late 2009 160GB) | Black | Black | MB147LL/A, MB565LL/A, MC297LL/A |
| Thick (original 2007 160GB) | Silver | White | MB145LL/A |
| Thick (original 2007 160GB) | Black | Black | MB150LL/A |
Measure case depth before ordering: thin = 10.5 mm / 0.41 in; thick = 13.5 mm / 0.53 in.
Black and white bezels are mechanically identical and interchangeable - choose by aesthetic preference or stock-appearance match.
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Part type | Plastic dock bezel trim |
| Selection axis | Case depth first, bezel color second |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | Black | thick (0.53 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thick (0.53 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB | Black | 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 | Silver | 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.
Dock-bezel replacement is mechanically simple after the iPod is open: the bezel is held by two Phillips screws. The difficult part is opening the Classic shell without bending the rear panel or damaging ribbons.
Case opening risk
Difficult. The Classic shell uses metal clips, and opening often marks or bends the rear panel.
Two-screw trim part
Once the rear panel is open, the dock bezel is a small plastic trim piece secured by two Phillips screws.
Confirm before closing
Check that the bezel sits flush, the dock connector is centered in the opening, and the rear shell closes without pinching cables.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the dock connector?
No. This is the plastic dock bezel around the 30-pin opening. It does not repair charging, sync, recognition, or connection faults.
How do I know if I need the thin or thick bezel?
Measure the rear case depth. Thin shells are 10.5 mm / 0.41 in; the original 2007 thick 160GB shell is 13.5 mm / 0.53 in.
Is the dock bezel the same as a case or bumper?
No. The dock bezel is the internal plastic trim around the 30-pin opening, not an external case, cover, or bumper.
Does replacing the bezel require soldering?
No. The bezel is held by two Phillips screws after the case is open. The separate 30-pin dock connector is the soldered part.
Will this bezel fix charging or sync?
No. For electrical charging, sync or dock faults, use the logic-board diagnosis on the 2007 80GB/160GB board page or the late-2008 120GB board page; this bezel is plastic trim.
Free diagnostic
Broken iPod? We can help.
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.