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For the iPod Classic 7th Gen 160GBModel A1238
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iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen back panel and dock bezel replacement guide ›iPod Classic 7G — New Backplate (160GB — Silver)
For the iPod Classic 7th Gen 160GB
New · Model A1238
$36.95
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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
Replacement housing or trim part for iPod Classic 7G. Use it to restore fit, finish, color, case alignment, or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.
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What Is Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New replacement backplate |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | thin | Yes— fits (engraving cosmetic) | Same-depth thin backplates interchange; the rear engraving reads 160GB while the 80GB unit's original reads 80GB (cosmetic only). Unit sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | thin | Yes— fits (engraving cosmetic) | Same-depth thin backplates interchange; the rear engraving reads 160GB while the 120GB unit's original reads 120GB (cosmetic only). Unit sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB | thin | Yes— stock match | Silver-front and black-front units have the same polished stainless-steel back. |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB | thin | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | thick | No— thick-case 2007 160GB part set | The 2007 thick 160GB rear case, battery, hard drive, HDD cable, bumpers and headphone jack are not compatible with thin models; sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | thick | No— thick-case 2007 160GB part set | The 2007 thick 160GB rear case, battery, hard drive, HDD cable, bumpers and headphone jack are not compatible with thin models; sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen back panel and dock bezel replacement
Tools: Plastic opening picks (two or three), Thin metal opening tool, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Plastic spudger, Tweezers, Isopropyl alcohol (optional), Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth and a container of dry sand, Headphones you know work and a charger
- Open the caseUnplug any cable. Switch the iPod off (hold Play/Pause until the screen goes dark) and slide Hold to locked. Open it as our opening guide shows: plastic picks keep the seam open along one long side while the tip of a thin metal tool pushes each clip in toward the front panel, rocking on the steel back's rim. Free both long sides, then the one clip in the middle of the top edge, between the Hold switch and the headphone jack. Leave the bottom edge clipped: it is the hinge.
- Unplug the battery firstPart the top ends a little, no further: the battery ribbon and the headphone ribbon still join the two halves. Now and then the drive comes away stuck to the back half, or the battery plug pops out as the case opens, so check for both, and ease a stuck drive back down into the front half.
Install Overview
Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days on our bench. 1-year limited warranty.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fix charging, audio, storage, or screen problems?
No. A backplate is passive rear housing. Use it for dented, scratched, bent, missing, or custom rear-case work, not as an electronics diagnosis.
Is this an iPod Classic?
Apple sold this model as iPod classic (Late 2009). '7th Generation' is common repair-market shorthand for the thin 160GB A1238 model, not an official Apple product name.
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 1 to 3 business days after you approve the quote.