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iPod Classic 6G — Replacement Headphone Jack (Thick — 160GB)
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1238
$15.95
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About this part
Overview
Headphone jack and Hold switch assembly for the original thick 160GB iPod Classic 6th Generation. Buy when headphone audio fails, you hear static or one-channel sound, or the Hold switch is stuck — after confirming the symptom is isolated to this assembly.
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632-0629, 821-0400
What Is Included
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What this part might fix
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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 Number |
632-0629, 821-0400
|
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | Black | thick (0.53 in) | Yes | — |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thick (0.53 in) | Yes | — |
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB or 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) - use the thin headphone jack page. Use Replacement Headphone Jack (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB or 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) - use the thin headphone jack page. Use Replacement Headphone Jack (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB or 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) - use the thin headphone jack page. Use Replacement Headphone Jack (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB or 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) - use the thin headphone jack page. Use Replacement Headphone Jack (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | Black | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thick part: it does not fit the thin case. |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | Silver | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thick part: it does not fit the thin case. |
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.
Very difficult opening
The iPod Classic 6th Generation uses metal clips. The thin metal case and rear panel can be damaged if pried too aggressively. Use proper opening tools and work slowly around the perimeter.
Battery flex cable latch is fragile
The battery flex cable uses a small locking tab. Lift it straight up by about 1mm — do not pull sideways or you may break the latch off the board.
Headphone/hold ribbon ZIF latch
Flip the small black locking tab to 90 degrees before pulling the orange ribbon. Forcing the ribbon without releasing the latch can tear the connector.
Hold switch alignment during reassembly
When reinstalling the Hold switch, align the locating pin near the silver screw hole first. Confirm the switch slides freely before securing the screws.
Before You Discard The Original
Some replacement assemblies include the white plastic Hold switch slider preassembled. Others may require transferring the slider from your original assembly. Check the replacement part before discarding your original.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hold switch part of this assembly?
Yes. On every iPod Classic 6th Generation variant, the Hold switch is physically part of the headphone jack assembly. When you replace the headphone jack, you also replace or transfer the Hold switch.
My iPod only plays through one headphone — is this the right part?
Maybe. First test with known-good headphones and confirm the plug is fully inserted. If one-channel audio persists and the problem follows the jack, not the headphones, this assembly is a strong candidate.
Audio Out is not working on my iPod Classic — where do I start?
Play audio through headphones and through a dock or line-out accessory. If only the headphones are silent, this assembly is the right part; if both are silent, the logic board is the likely fault, not the jack.
How do I tell thick from thin for this headphone jack assembly?
Check the capacity engraved on the back and the case depth. The original 2007 160GB (MB145LL/A, MB150LL/A) is the thick case at 13.5 mm and takes this thick assembly; 80GB and 120GB models are the thin case at 10.5 mm and take the thin assembly. A 160GB that measures thin is not this part: it is the Late 2009 thin 160GB (7th Gen), a thin-case model that takes the thin headphone jack assembly — see its own pages. Engraving worn off? Worn engraving need not stop identification: confirm the case depth (10.5 mm thin, 13.5 mm thick) and the assembly actually installed. Weight and serial describe the original unit — Apple's figures are about 162 g for the thick 160GB and 140 g for the thin 80GB and 120GB — and can mislead after a backplate, drive or battery change, so use them only as supporting clues. Match the physical case depth and installed assembly before ordering; the serial and engraving identify the original build and can mislead after a swap.
Refurbished units often wear swapped backplates, so trust the internals — the drive class and the code printed on the battery — over the engraving or the seller's title.
Does this fit Late 2009 thin 160GB?
No — this listing is the thick assembly for the original 2007 160GB (MB145LL/A, MB150LL/A). The Late 2009 thin 160GB (MC293LL/A, MC297LL/A) takes the same thin assembly as the 80GB and 120GB models; that model is sold under the iPod Classic 7th Generation (Late 2009) pages.
What if the headphone-jack ribbon or its mounting support is loose?
Inspect the attachment before replacing electrical parts. The assembly mounts to the inner frame; damage caused while opening the case can leave it loose. If the mounting or a connector is damaged, do not force the case closed: send the iPod in for our free diagnostic.
Free diagnostic
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How mail-in repair works
Order the free diagnostic
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Mail us your iPod
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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.