iPod Video 5G — New Backplate (80GB)
iPod Video 5G — New Backplate (80GB)
New · Model A1136
$36.95
Also for the iPod Video 5th Gen: 30GB $36.95 · 60GB $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
- Free pry tool in the box
- 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 thick rear backplate for 80GB / 60GB iPod Video 5G builds. Use it when the chrome rear housing is scratched, dented, bent or missing good clips.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | thick | Yes— compatible (engraving differs) | Fits the thick case; rear laser engraving reads 80GB, not 60GB |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | thick | Yes— compatible (engraving differs) | Fits the thick case; rear laser engraving reads 80GB, not 60GB |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | thick | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | thick | Yes— stock match | — |
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | thin (0.43 in) | No— wrong case depth | This is a 30GB thin-case build, and the thin and thick rear panels are different depths. Use the thin 30GB backplate for a stock-look repair, or the New Custom Thin Backplate for a custom finish. |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Video 5th Gen back panel replacement
Tools: Plastic opening tools (two or three), Thin plastic picks, Angled tweezers or a small plastic tool, Plastic spudger, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Small dish for screws, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Soft cloth
- Open the caseUnplug any cable, then switch the iPod off and slide Hold to locked. Free the clips with plastic tools: both long sides, then the top (shallow beside the Hold switch, where the screen sits close), then the bottom. Raise the back only about an inch, since two ribbons still join the halves. Our guide to opening the iPod Video covers this in detail.
- Unplug the batteryFind the battery's orange ribbon where it plugs into the logic board toward the bottom end. Raise its small brown latch straight up by 1 to 2 mm, evenly at both ends, and slide the ribbon out.
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
Treat this as a moderate case-opening repair, not a snap-on cover. Release the retaining tabs gently and stop if the shell resists.
Protect the headphone/Hold ribbon
When the case first opens, do not pull the halves apart; battery and headphone/Hold ribbons still bridge the rear panel to the assembly.
Respect thick-case clearance
Stop if the case is bulging or hard to close; inspect battery swelling, storage thickness, and internal alignment before forcing the shell.
Transfer rear-panel hardware
The rear-panel procedure removes the battery from adhesive and removes the headphone jack/hold-switch assembly from the old rear case.
Questions
Common Questions
Is this the right backplate for an 80GB / 60GB iPod Video?
Use this listing when the rear case should match a thick 80GB / 60GB iPod Video build. Match the 0.55-inch thick case depth first, then the order number; the engraving is a cosmetic match only.
Does the 80GB / 60GB backplate fit the other thick iPod Video capacity?
The 60GB and 80GB thick rear cases share the same physical depth, but the rear capacity engraving is different. For a stock-look repair, choose the listing whose engraving matches the look you want — the depth is what has to fit. Choose the exact rear-capacity engraving page when stock appearance matters.
Does A1136 mean this thick backplate fits?
No. A1136 is a family clue across 30GB, 60GB, and 80GB iPod Video variants. Confirm capacity, order number, and physical depth before ordering.
Will this fix internal electronics, storage, or audio problems?
No. Buy the backplate only when the rear housing is physically damaged or the build needs the thick case.
Does the rear panel include the headphone jack or Hold switch?
No. Plan to transfer or replace the rear-mounted headphone/hold assembly separately if it is damaged or if a thick conversion needs matching thick hardware.
What else should I check during a thin-to-thick conversion?
Check the matching thick headphone/hold assembly, thick battery fit, rubber bumpers, storage clearance, and whether the shell closes without pressure.
Why is this not a five-minute repair?
The part is passive metal housing, but reaching it means opening the iPod, protecting fragile ribbons, removing the battery from adhesive, and removing the headphone/hold assembly.
Free diagnostic
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How mail-in repair works
Order the free diagnostic
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.