iPod Video 5G — New Backplate (30GB)
iPod Video 5G — New Backplate (30GB)
New · Model A1136
$36.95
Also for the iPod Video 5th Gen: 60GB $36.95 · 80GB $36.95 · Custom color, thin (New) $36.95 · Custom color, thick (New) $36.95 · See all
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- Condition: new replacement part
- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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- Completed repairs aren't refundable. If a part we fitted fails within a year, we repair it again.
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About this part
Overview
Replacement thin 0.43-inch rear backplate for 30GB iPod Video 5G builds. Use it when the chrome rear housing is scratched, dented or bent; factory 60GB/80GB builds use the thick rear case.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | New replacement backplate |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible (non-original look) | Stock-look 30GB backplate fits U2 units; differs from the original U2 Special Edition rear |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible (non-original look) | Stock-look 30GB backplate fits U2 units; differs from the original U2 Special Edition rear |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thin (30GB) and thick (60/80GB) backplates are different depths and not interchangeable — use the matching thick backplate page |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thin (30GB) and thick (60/80GB) backplates are different depths and not interchangeable — use the matching thick backplate page |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thin (30GB) and thick (60/80GB) backplates are different depths and not interchangeable — use the matching thick backplate page |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thin (30GB) and thick (60/80GB) backplates are different depths and not interchangeable — use the matching thick backplate page |
Install and repair
Install Overview
Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 3 to 5 business days. 1-year limited warranty.
Use case-opening technique
This is a short mechanical job with moderate opening and ribbon risk. Release the retaining clips gently.
Protect rear-panel ribbons
When the shell first opens, do not pull the halves apart because rear-panel ribbons still bridge the assembly.
Handle connector latches gently
Release the battery ribbon and headphone/Hold ribbon in sequence; small connector latches and orange flex cables are fragile.
Transfer matching hardware
The battery is adhered to the rear panel, and the headphone jack / Hold switch assembly may need to be transferred from the old rear case.
Check thin-case clearance
Stop if the case is bulging or hard to close; inspect battery swelling, storage thickness, and internal alignment before forcing the shell.
Questions
Common Questions
Is this the right backplate for a 60GB or 80GB iPod Video?
Usually no. Factory 60GB and 80GB Video builds use the thick 0.55-inch case. This listing is for the thin 0.43-inch 30GB-style rear panel unless you are deliberately planning a thin conversion.
Does A1136 mean this thin backplate fits?
No. A1136 is a broad parts-market clue across multiple 5G Video variants. Confirm 30GB capacity, order number, and physical case depth before ordering.
Does the rear panel include the headphone jack or Hold switch?
No. This listing is the bare rear panel: what arrives is the list under What Is Included above and nothing else, so plan to transfer the existing headphone/hold assembly or order the matching thin headphone jack and Hold assembly if yours is damaged or mismatched.
Will this fix an electronic problem if the case looks fine?
No. This listing covers rear-case fit, finish and thickness. If the rear case is intact and closes normally, diagnose the functional problem before buying a housing part.
What if the case is bowed or hard to close?
Stop and inspect battery swelling, storage thickness, and part placement before forcing the backplate shut. On this iPod the battery lies behind the display, so a swollen pack shows on the screen and at the seam: a case that will not sit flat on a table, a front lifting away from the metal back, a panel sitting proud or bowed, or a dark pressure mark on the screen. A cosmetic rear panel should not be used to clamp down an unsafe or oversized internal stack; replace a swollen cell first — thin 30GB battery · thick 60GB/80GB battery.
Free diagnostic
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How mail-in repair works
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Choose your iPod. Add our shipping box and prepaid label if you need one.
Mail us your iPod
Pack it with your work order. No printer? Put a note in the box with your name, return address, email, order number and what is wrong.
Approve your quote
We test it and email your free repair quote. Most repairs are finished within 3 to 5 business days after you approve the quote.