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  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Steps 15

iPod Photo (4th Generation) — Replacement Faceplate (White)

For the iPod Photo

Model A1099

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  • Condition: see the product description
  • 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
  • Free pry tool in the box

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Part details

About this part

Overview

Faceplate 40GB / 60GB / 30GB / 20GB

Replacement housing or trim part for iPod Photo (4th Generation). Use it to restore fit, finish, color or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.

Fitment snapshot

FitsiPod Photo (4th Generation)
Variant matchSee Compatible Variants
ReleasedOctober 26, 2004
TypeFaceplate

What Is Included

✓ Replacement Faceplate (White) ✓ One plastic pry tool ✓ 1-year limited warranty

What this part might fix

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Fit and specs

Specifications & Fitment

Also known as iPod with color display (Apple's official name after June 2005).

Part Details

Detail Value
Model Number A1099
EMC EMC 2022
Condition Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected.

Compatible Variants

Order Number Capacity Color Case Compatible Notes
MA127LL/A 20GB Black/Red (U2) thin Yes— compatible Physically fits, but the U2 ships black-front/red-wheel; a white faceplate is a color swap, not a stock restore.
MA079LL/A 20GB White thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
MA215LL/A 20GB White (Harry Potter Collector's Edition) thin Yes— compatible Stock match
M9829LL/A 30GB White thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
PS492AA 30GB White (HP) thin Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9585LL/A 40GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9586LL/A 60GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
M9830LL/A 60GB White thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
PS493AA 60GB White (HP) thick Yes Fits all iPod Photo / Color Display variants, thin and thick.
iPod 4th Generation Monochrome (A1059): a different front panel (the Photo's has one fewer Torx screw hole and doesn't snap flush on the other model's back); buy the front panel sold for your model.

Install and repair

Step-by-step guide

iPod 4th Gen and iPod Photo front panel replacement

  • DifficultyModerate
  • Steps15

Tools: Plastic opening tools, one wide and one thin, Plastic spudger, T6 Torx screwdriver, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Tray for screws and a soft cloth, Wall charger

  1. Unplug it, switch it off and lock HoldDisconnect any cable, charger or computer first. Switch the iPod off by holding Play/Pause until the screen goes dark, then slide the Hold switch to locked, so its orange bar shows.
  2. Release the case clipsOur opening guide has the detail. In short: with the screen up and the dock connector toward you, start on the right-hand long side with the wide plastic tool, its edge tilted toward the steel back, and free the five tabs on that side. Then the two clips beside the dock connector (lightly past the thin steel there), the five tabs on the left-hand side, and the top edge.

Read the full guide: all 15 steps

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

Is this an iPod Classic?

Apple's 'Classic' branding started with the 6th Generation (2007). This is the color-screen iPod photo / iPod with color display generation, not a Classic-branded model.

Will this fix internal electronics symptoms?

No. Housing and trim parts are for fit, finish, color, alignment, or visible damage. Diagnose power, storage, audio, screen, and control faults separately.

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