Plastic dock-port bezel/spacer for iPod 5th Generation Video. This is the plastic surround that frames the 30-pin dock opening — not the electrical dock connector, which is a separate soldered part. Buy when the bezel is cracked, broken, missing, discolored, loose, dirty, or for a cosmetic refresh.
Product Overview
The dock connector bezel is the plastic trim piece around the 30-pin dock opening on the iPod Video 5th Generation and 5.5G Enhanced. It helps frame the bottom opening and gives the dock plug a clean exterior edge.
This is a passive plastic trim part. It does not carry charge, sync, audio, or data signals, and it will not fix a dock connector failure. If charging or sync is the symptom, start with cable checks, battery checks, and the soldered dock-connector page instead.
The bezel is replaceable without soldering. The 30-pin dock connector itself is soldered directly to the logic board with roughly 34 solder points, so a damaged electrical connector is not a user-replaceable trim repair.
If your search was ipod video 5th generation dock connector, pause here and decide whether you mean this plastic bezel around the opening or the soldered electrical 30-pin connector.
Thin and thick 5G rear housings require their own bezel versions because the bottom edge curves differently on the two housings.
Also called the
dock connector bezel, dock bezel, bottom bezel spacer, dock connector spacer, dock plastic bezel, charging port bezel, or 30-pin dock connector surround.
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What Is Included
Included
Not Included
30-pin dock connector / charging port, logic board, battery, dock cable, screws unless explicitly stated on this listing.
Quick Diagnosis
Buy this when
- The plastic dock bezel is cracked, broken, missing, scratched, dirty, loose, or discolored.
- You are refreshing the bottom trim during a faceplate or backplate rebuild.
- The electrical dock connector works, but the plastic surround looks damaged or incomplete.
Match first
- Confirm whether your iPod Video rear housing is thin 30GB or thick 60GB/80GB.
Not this part when
- Won't charge, won't sync, not recognized, or dock connector failure: diagnose the soldered dock connector and charging path.
- Audio, display, storage, or controls symptoms belong to their own component routes.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | Black/Red | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | Black/Red | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | Yes— compatible | Stock match |
When This Part Helps
- Dock bezel is cracked, broken, or missing.
- Plastic trim is scratched, dirty, loose, or discolored.
- The bottom dock opening looks unfinished after a prior teardown.
- You are matching trim during a cosmetic refresh.
Do Not Buy This Dock Bezel Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| Won't charge, won't sync, not recognized, or dock connector failure | Start with cable checks, battery checks, and the soldered dock-connector page. |
| The 30-pin pins are corroded, bent, or electrically failed | That is dock connector repair, not bezel repair. It usually requires board-level micro-soldering service rather than this plastic surround. |
| Dock area is bulging or the case is opening | Battery page first; swelling is a safety issue, not a broken plastic bezel symptom. |
| Audio, display, controls, or storage symptoms | Use the matching component route for that symptom. |
| Wrong thin/thick bezel version | Confirm rear-case thickness and order the matching bezel shape. |
| Only the metal backplate or faceplate is damaged | Backplate or faceplate route, not the dock-bezel trim. |
Install Overview
Open the iPod carefully
The 5G Video shell is easier than later metal Classics, but clips, plastic tabs, and ribbons can still break if forced.
Match bezel shape before teardown
Confirm thin or thick rear housing before installing; a mismatched bezel will not sit cleanly at the bottom edge.
No soldering for the bezel
This plastic trim piece is separate from the soldered 30-pin dock connector.
Keep screws and trim aligned
The dock-area trim depends on clean alignment around the bottom opening before final closure.
Test fit before snapping shut
Confirm the 30-pin cable inserts straight and the bezel sits flush without pinching nearby parts.
Repair Guide
| Reference | Use it for |
|---|---|
| iPod Video 5G case-opening guide | Opening the front and rear housing without stressing the battery or headphone/Hold ribbon. |
| iPod Video rear-housing access | Reaching the bottom dock trim and checking the thin/thick bezel fit before final closure. |
There is no dedicated repair guide for the plastic dock-bezel trim alone. Use the normal iPod Video case-opening path to reach the bottom edge, keep the electrical dock connector separate, and test-fit the thin or thick bezel before snapping the case shut.
After This Repair
Before final closure, verify the bezel sits flush with the rear housing curve, the 30-pin plug inserts straight without rubbing the trim, no plastic edge is pinched, and the case clips align evenly around the bottom opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the dock connector?
No. This is the plastic surround around the 30-pin dock opening. The electrical 30-pin dock connector is a separate soldered part on the logic board.
Will this fix charging or sync?
No. The bezel has no electrical contacts. If the iPod will not charge, will not sync, or is not recognized, start with the cable, battery, and soldered dock-connector path.
What if the dock area is bulging?
Check for a swollen battery first. Bulging or case separation is a safety issue and should not be treated as a plastic bezel problem.
Does the bezel differ between thin and thick?
Yes. Thick and thin 5th Generation iPod Video rear housings require their own dock-bezel versions because the bottom edge curves differently.
Is this an iPod Classic 5th Generation part?
No. Apple's Classic branding started with the 6th Generation. This listing is for iPod 5th Generation Video / iPod with Video, model A1136 / EMC 2065.
Worth Knowing
- The dock connector bezel (plastic surround) is replaceable without soldering. However, the 30-pin dock connector itself is soldered directly to the logic board with approximately 34 solder points and is NOT user-replaceable.
- Dock connector failure (charges but no data, or no charge at all) is board-level dock-connector repair, not a plastic dock-bezel replacement. Check the 30-pin connector pins, corrosion, and logic-board pads separately before ordering this bezel.
- If only the plastic surround is cracked or missing, this bezel part restores the dock opening without board-level work.
Why people land on this part
Also searched as: iPod 5th Generation Video dock trim, iPod 5th Generation Video dock surround, iPod 5th Generation Video port bezel, broken pins, iPod 5th Generation Video dock bezel, bottom bezel spacer, dock plastic bezel, iPod 5.5G dock bezel.
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Use the soldered dock-connector page when charge, sync, or pin damage is the real issue.
Related: Replacement Battery (Thin — 30GB)If the dock area is bulging or the case will not close, inspect the battery before trim parts.
Related: Replacement Backplate (30GB)Use the backplate selector if the rear housing is also scratched, bent, or mismatched.
Some buyers search for "iPod 5.5G dock bezel"; confirm the checks above point to this same part before ordering.
