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iPod Classic 6G — New Custom Faceplate
New · Model A1238
$36.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: Black $36.95 · Silver $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 or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault. A front that lifts at the seam is usually not the faceplate: on this model an open seam is often bent metal tabs inside the back panel, and sometimes a swollen battery (look for pressure marks on the screen).
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Included
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New custom faceplate |
| Options | All colors and finishes are ordered from this page; each option is available separately |
| Available color/finish options | black, blue, charcoal, gold, green, purple, red, silver/gray |
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
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.
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 faceplate 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
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.