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iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen screen replacement guide ›iPod Mini 2nd Generation — Replacement LCD Screen (1.67" Grayscale)
For the iPod Mini 2nd Gen
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1051
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- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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About this part
Overview
Replacement display assembly for iPod Mini 2nd Generation. Use it for cracked, blank, lined, or backlight-related display problems after separating screen damage from ribbon seating and board-side faults. It fits the 2nd Gen mini only: the two mini generations use different screens.
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
Can also be the cause
- Dropped: damaged screen (LCD)
- Got wet: screen has failed
- Not working after a repair: damaged screen (LCD)
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1051 |
| EMC | EMC 2044 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Size | 1.67 inches |
| Resolution | 138x110 pixels |
| Type | Grayscale |
| Controller | Renesas HD66753 (COG) |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9802LL/A | 4GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9806LL/A | 4GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9804LL/A | 4GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9800LL/A | 4GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
| M9803LL/A | 6GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9807LL/A | 6GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9805LL/A | 6GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9801LL/A | 6GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen screen 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, Isopropyl alcohol and double-sided tape (lens only)
- Lock itUnplug any cable, then slide Hold on and let the screen go blank. Note which side the switch is on, for the top cap 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. Our opening guide shows each move.
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
Do I need to solder?
No, this installation does not require soldering. Difficulty: Moderate. 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: backlight not working, LCD display failure.
The glass lens is cracked but the picture is fine — do I need this screen?
No. The clear lens over the front and the LCD module behind it are separate parts. If the picture, backlight and contrast are all normal and only the outer lens is chipped, scratched or cracked, the glass display lens is the part to buy. Choose this screen when the image itself is blank, lined, blotched, dim or dead, or when the panel or its ribbon is physically damaged.
Could another part cause the same screen symptoms?
Yes, and three are worth ruling out first. The display ribbon and its fragile black latch: reseat before replacing anything. The battery: it lies behind the display on this model, so a swollen pack shows as a black or dark spot on the screen (the case rarely bulges) while everything else still works. And the logic board: if the iPod will not power, play or charge at all, the screen is not the place to start — confirm it still plays with headphones before treating a blank screen as a dead panel.
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 2nd Generation.
Free diagnostic
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How mail-in repair works
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Mail us your iPod
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Approve your quote
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