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iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen headphone jack and Hold switch replacement guide ›iPod Mini 1G — Headphone Jack / Hold Switch Assembly
For the iPod Mini 1st Gen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1051
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About this part
Overview
Replacement headphone jack assembly for iPod Mini 1G. Use it for damaged audio-output hardware, channel issues, or the Hold switch, which is part of this headphone jack assembly.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
Most likely fixed by this part
- Headphone jack not working
- No sound
- One ear not working
- Hold switch not working
- Volume too low or stuck
- Static noise
Can also be the cause
- Buttons not working: broken Hold switch
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1051 |
| EMC | EMC 1984 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Part Identifiers | 820-1597-A |
| Jack Size | 3.5mm |
| Includes Hold Switch | Yes |
| Design | Press-fit |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9436LL/A | 4GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9437LL/A | 4GB | Gold | — | Yes | — |
| M9434LL/A | 4GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9435LL/A | 4GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9160LL/A | 4GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
820-1597-A, for the iPod Mini 1st Generation 4GB and for the iPod Mini 2nd Generation 4GB and 6GB. This listing is that assembly, so order it here whichever mini you have; there is nothing generation-specific to match. Do not read that across to the parts that are generation-matched — the click wheel, the display and the logic board do not cross the two minis.
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen headphone jack and Hold switch replacement
Tools: Phillips #00 screwdriver, Thin plastic pry tool, Spudger, Small snap-ring pliers or a small flat tool, Hair dryer, Tweezers, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Headphones
- Lock itUnplug any cable, then slide Hold on and let the screen go blank. You'll set the replacement board's switch to this same Hold side later.
- Top cap and two screws offGive the glued top cap a brief burst of warm air from a hair dryer on low, aimed at the cap only, then lift it a little at a time round the seam. Take out the two Phillips #00 screws under it: they are what holds the jack board to the case. Our opening guide shows each move.
Install Overview
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right headphone jack assembly?
Every iPod mini (1st or 2nd Gen, 4GB or 6GB) takes this assembly; the Hold switch is part of it.
Can one-channel audio be because of something else?
Yes: push the plug in all the way and try another pair of headphones. If it still plays in one ear, the headphone jack is the likely fault.
Can the Hold switch be part of the headphone-jack assembly?
Yes: on every model the Hold switch is part of the headphone jack assembly, so a broken or stuck Hold switch is fixed by a new assembly.
Is this for a full-size hard-drive iPod?
The iPod mini is a separate Apple product line from full-size hard-drive iPods. This is the iPod mini 1st Generation.
Does capacity matter for this part?
No. Every iPod mini takes the same jack / Hold assembly whatever its capacity or generation; confirm only that the iPod is a mini (A1051) and not a full-size iPod.
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