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iPod Classic 7G — Replacement LCD Screen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1238
$120.95
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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
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- 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 display assembly for iPod Classic 7G. A 6th Gen screen also works in this 7th Gen; this 7th Gen screen in a 6th Gen shows only a white screen. Use it for cracked, blank, lined, or backlight-related display problems after separating screen damage from ribbon seating and board-side faults. Dark pressure marks or spots on the screen, or a screen that lifts or bows, point to a swollen battery behind it: replace the battery first.
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What Is Included
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. |
| Display Size | 2.5" |
| Resolution | 320x240 (QVGA) |
| Type | Color TFT |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC297LL/A | 160GB | Black | thin | Yes | — |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thin | Yes | — |
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | Black | thin | No— needs the 6th Gen screen | A 7th Gen screen in a 6th Gen shows white: this unit needs the 6th Gen screen. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | Black | thin | No— needs the 6th Gen screen | A 7th Gen screen in a 6th Gen shows white: this unit needs the 6th Gen screen. |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | Black | thick | No— needs the 6th Gen screen | A 7th Gen screen in a 6th Gen shows white: this unit needs the 6th Gen screen. The 2007 thick 160GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thick | No— needs the 6th Gen screen | A 7th Gen screen in a 6th Gen shows white: this unit needs the 6th Gen screen. The 2007 thick 160GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Classic 6th/7th Gen screen replacement
Tools: Plastic opening picks (two or three), Thin metal opening tool, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Plastic spudger and tweezers, Air blower, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft, clean cloth, Charger and headphones you know work
- 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 3 to 5 business days. 1-year limited warranty.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to solder?
No, this installation does not require soldering. Difficulty: Very Difficult. Estimated time: 30 minutes - 1 hour.
How do I know if this LCD screen needs replacement?
Symptoms that can point to this LCD screen include: White Screen, Black Screen, backlight not working, Screen Flicker, LCD display failure.
What should I check before replacing this screen?
Reseat the display ribbon and inspect the latch before replacing the LCD. Check whether the iPod still plays or syncs so a display-only symptom stays separate from a dead iPod. Inspect the relevant ribbon and board connector before replacing the part. Look for lifted latches, bent contacts, debris, corrosion, creases, or torn flex material. Check whether the symptom changes after careful reseating.
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.
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