iPod Video 5G — Replacement Dock Connector Bezel
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iPod Video 5G — Replacement Dock Connector Bezel
Used (Apple Original) · Model A1136
$27.90
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- Used (Apple Original). Tested: installed in a working iPod and checked before it ships.
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About this part
Overview
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.
Fitment snapshot
Match the bezel to your rear housing thickness; thick and thin 5G bottom-edge curves are different.
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. Won't charge, won't sync, or the computer cannot see it? That is the soldered 30-pin port on the logic board, not this plastic trim — start with the cable and battery checks, then the logic-board page for your build.
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.
What Is Included
Included
Condition: Used factory-original part. Quantity and exclusions: The listed part, set, pair, or configuration above is supplied with exactly one plastic pry tool. No other parts, tools, adhesives, or materials are included unless they are explicitly listed above.
Fit and specs
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 | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | Black/Red | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | Black/Red | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | Yes— compatible | Owner-verified: thin and thick 5G bottom edges curve differently; confirm your rear-case depth before ordering |
Install and repair
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.
Disassembly 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.
Product-specific placement, reassembly, and check
- Prepare and access. Confirm the exact model and listing fit first. Use the existing steps as a disassembly guide, gather the specified tools, disconnect power where applicable, and keep screws and cable positions organized.
- Place Replacement Dock Connector Bezel. Seat the trim evenly in the bottom opening and keep nearby ribbons clear — it has no cable or board connection.
- Reassemble without force. Reverse only the access steps needed for this repair, keep cables clear of case edges and screw posts, and close clips in stages.
- Validate before final closure. Check that a 30-pin plug enters straight without rubbing the trim and that no plastic edge is pinched.
Stop condition: Stop if a connector, latch, screw, clip, housing edge, or the replacement part resists normal alignment. Recheck model fit, orientation, cable routing, and trapped hardware instead of forcing it.
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.
Troubleshooting
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: that is the soldered 30-pin port on the logic board, not this trim — start with the cable and battery checks, then the logic-board page for your build.
- Audio, display, storage, or controls symptoms belong to their own component routes.
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 | Won't charge, won't sync, or the computer cannot see it? That is the soldered 30-pin port on the logic board, not this plastic trim — start with the cable and battery checks, then the logic-board page for your build. Which board page is your build's: read the number printed on the board itself — 820-1763-A is the 2005 original and 820-1975-A the 2006 Enhanced — then pick that family at your capacity: logic board (30GB) · logic board (30GB Enhanced) · logic board (60GB) · logic board (80GB Enhanced). |
| 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. |
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.
Questions
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. Won't charge, won't sync, or the computer cannot see it? That is the soldered 30-pin port on the logic board, not this plastic trim — start with the cable and battery checks, then the logic-board page for your build. Try another cable and a port on the computer itself rather than a keyboard's, clean the 30-pin connector and look for lint or bent pins, and rule the battery out; a damaged port is board-level work, not a trim part.
What if the dock area is bulging?
Check for a swollen battery first. On this iPod the battery lies behind the display, so a swollen pack shows as a dark pressure mark on the screen, a panel that sits proud or bowed, a front lifting off the metal along the seam, or a case that will not sit flat on a table. 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.
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Some buyers search for "iPod 5.5G dock bezel"; confirm the checks above point to this same part before ordering.
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Questions people ask
- Is this the plastic dock bezel.
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