Replacement screw hardware for iPod Classic 7G. Use it when original screws are missing, stripped, damaged, or lost during service. This part does not fix electronics, storage, audio, display, or control faults.
Product Overview
Choose this screw set listing to restore the visible fit, finish, or mounting hardware on the iPod Classic 7th Generation.
Use the Compatible Variants table below to confirm capacity, color, case, or order-number fitment.
This is a fit-and-finish part, so choose it by physical damage, color, case thickness, and missing hardware rather than by an electrical symptom.
What Is Included
Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Use this listing when the original screw set is damaged, missing, mismatched, or physically worn; diagnose internal symptoms separately.
- Original screws are missing, stripped, damaged, rounded, or lost during service.
- The model, capacity, and listed order numbers match this listing.
Diagnose first when
- Confirm the capacity match before ordering: 160GB.
- Confirm the case thickness before ordering: thin.
- The problem is an electronics symptom rather than missing or damaged fasteners.
- You have not confirmed the original screws are missing, stripped, rounded, or mismatched.
Do not buy for
- The problem is an electronics symptom, not missing or damaged fasteners.
- The issue is charging, audio, storage, display, or controls rather than stripped, missing, or lost screws.
- You need screws for a different iPod generation or have not confirmed the listing matches your model.
Other Symptoms That May Involve This Part
| Commonly described as | What to check before ordering |
|---|---|
| Folder Icon | This is a storage-path symptom. Check the hard drive, hard-drive cable, and flash-mod storage path. |
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | Black | thin | Yes— fits | Owner-verified interchange across 2007–2009 Classic units (thick and thin); the 2007 thin 80GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | Black | thin | Yes— fits | Owner-verified interchange across 2007–2009 Classic units (thick and thin); the Late-2008 thin 120GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | Black | thick | Yes— fits | Owner-verified interchange across 2007–2009 Classic units (thick and thin); the 2007 thick 160GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thick | Yes— fits | Owner-verified interchange across 2007–2009 Classic units (thick and thin); the 2007 thick 160GB unit is sold under the iPod Classic 6th Generation pages. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB | Black | thin | Yes | — |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thin | Yes | — |
Install Overview
Before You Start
Turn Hold off, use the reset sequence for this generation, and confirm the model and variant before opening the iPod.
Treat case opening as the highest handling risk. Work around the seams gently and stop if the shell, clips, or internal stack resist.
Do not pull the halves apart or side-load board sockets. Reseat nearby ribbons and connectors before blaming a replacement screw set.
Confirm thickness, color, screw points, and nearby hardware alignment before pressing the case fully closed.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Seat each screw cleanly | Confirm each screw starts straight, seats flush, and is not forced into the wrong location. |
| Close the case evenly | Check that the shell closes securely with no gaps, rattles, or pressure on nearby internal parts. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right screw set?
Match the model generation first, then confirm capacity 160GB and color Silver, Black and order number. Verify the screw count and driver type match your iPod before ordering.
Will a screw set fix electronics symptoms?
No. Screws are passive fasteners for reassembly. Diagnose power, storage, audio, display, and control faults separately.
What tools do I need to install these screws?
A T6 Torx screwdriver is typically required for iPod internal screws. The screwdriver is not included with the screw set.
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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