iPod Classic 7G — Replacement Screw Set
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iPod Classic 7G — Replacement Screw Set
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1238
$37.90
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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
- Free pry tool in the box
- Completed repairs aren't refundable. If a part we fitted fails within a year, we repair it again.
Part details
About this part
Overview
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.
Fitment snapshot
Match thickness, color, generation, and nearby hardware before ordering cosmetic or housing parts.
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
Condition: Used factory-original part. Quantity and exclusions: The listed part, set, pair, or configuration above is supplied with exactly one plastic pry tool. No other parts, tools, adhesives, or materials are included unless they are explicitly listed above.
In plain words: what is in the box is the screw set listed above and one plastic pry tool. No screwdriver is supplied — you supply the Phillips #00 driver — and no adhesive, bumpers, brackets or other hardware come with it.
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
- Capacity does not gate this part — the table below certifies the same set for the 80GB, 120GB and both 160GB Classic builds.
- Confirm the case thickness before ordering: thin. The same fasteners are used in the thick and thin cases, so thickness does not gate this part either.
- 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 | A folder with an exclamation mark means the iPod cannot find its storage — the drive, its ribbon cable, or the software on it. It is a storage-path symptom, not a fastener one. Check the hard drive, the hard-drive cable, or the flash-mod storage path — adapter seating, formatting and the restore path. |
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. |
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 and repair
Install Overview
Before You Start
Turn Hold off, use the reset sequence for this generation (hold Menu + Center until the Apple logo), 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. |
Access Guide
Product-specific placement, reassembly, and check
- Prepare and access. Confirm the exact model and listing fit first. Use the existing steps as a disassembly guide, gather the specified tools, disconnect power where applicable, and keep screws and cable positions organized.
- Place Replacement Screw Set. Return each screw to its documented position, start it gently by hand, and tighten only until seated.
- Reassemble without force. Reverse only the access steps needed for this repair, keep cables clear of case edges and screw posts, and close clips in stages.
- Validate before final closure. Before final closure, confirm the assembly is secure and no screw is crossed, stripped, proud, or pressing on an internal part.
Stop condition: Stop if a connector, latch, screw, clip, housing edge, or the replacement part resists normal alignment. Recheck model fit, orientation, cable routing, and trapped hardware instead of forcing it.
Questions
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 Phillips #00 driver — not a Torx bit. Buyers often search for Torx screws on this model, but the iPod Classic’s internal fasteners are Phillips: six hold the front panel to the metal framework, two hold the logic board to the framework, and two each hold the headphone and Hold assembly and the Hold switch to the rear panel. 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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