Replacement housing or trim part for iPod Video 5G. Use it to restore fit, finish, color, case alignment, or visible damage rather than to fix an internal electronics fault.
Product Overview
This black faceplate is the stock-match front panel for black and U2 iPod 5th Generation Video and 5.5G Enhanced A1136 models. It physically fits white A1136 variants too, but use it there only when you intentionally want a black color swap.
Choose Your Option
This part comes in multiple variants. Confirm your iPod's capacity, case depth, and order number before ordering.
Replacement black front panel for iPod 5th Generation Video. Fits all black 5G and 5.5G models.
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Included
Not Included
center button cap (available separately).
Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Use this listing when the original faceplate (black) is damaged, missing, mismatched, or physically worn; diagnose internal symptoms separately.
- The original front panel is cracked, broken, scratched, dented, bent, missing, loose, or cosmetically worn.
- You need the black or U2 stock color check, or you intentionally want this faceplate as a white color swap.
Do not buy for
- Choose custom options only after confirming model generation and physical fitment. Do not use customization demand as proof of electronics failure.
- This is a visible exterior customization part; it is not proof of a failed electronic component.
- The only problem is charging, audio, storage, sync, display, or controls with no front-panel damage.
- Only the click wheel or center button is damaged; those are separate parts.
What Brings People Here
Cosmetic refresh
Replace a scratched, worn, or damaged exterior to restore the iPod's appearance.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
Customization Options
This can also be a customization choice. Faceplates may be offered in custom non-OEM finishes, so buyers may replace a good panel for a custom build or refreshed exterior as long as the model and generation fitment match.
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | Black (U2 - red click wheel sold separately) | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | Black (U2 - red click wheel sold separately) | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | Yes | — |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | Yes | — |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | Yes | — |
Cosmetic Failure Signs — When to Replace
This front panel is a cosmetic part — it does not change how the iPod plays, charges, or syncs. Replace it when the damage is physical:
Not every buyer here is fixing damage: matching the original white, black, black (u2 - red click wheel sold separately) finish after another repair, restoring a gift or keepsake iPod to clean condition, and finishing a refreshed shell while the case is already open are just as common.
Do Not Buy This Faceplate Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| You see a folder icon, clicking noise, or restore failure | Confirm restore behavior, storage fit, and setup state before ordering this part. |
| Only the screen is affected and everything else works | Check the display path and ribbon seating before replacing this part. |
| A symptom points to a different part | Use this faceplate only when the visible fit, finish, or physical damage matches. |
| Variant or capacity does not match this listing | Black, Black (U2 - red click wheel sold separately), White. |
Install Overview
Before You Start
Turn Hold off, use the reset sequence for this generation, and confirm the model and variant before opening the iPod.
Treat case opening as the highest handling risk. Work around the seams gently and stop if the shell, clips, or internal stack resist.
Do not pull the halves apart or side-load board sockets. Reseat nearby ribbons and connectors before blaming a replacement faceplate.
Confirm thickness, color, screw points, and nearby hardware alignment before pressing the case fully closed.
Repair Guide
Repair guide summary: iPod 5th Generation (Video) Front Faceplate Replacement.
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In this step, take caution while opening the iPod, making sure not to rip any ribbon cables. A guitar pick or spudger can be used to lever the iPod open.
Gently unplug the battery ribbon cable from the iPod, then raise the back shell. Confirm the iPod looks like the image shown.
With a spudger or pick, gently lever the frontplate off the iPod frame that holds the screen, motherboard, and other internals. In this step, the device should look like the second image when this step is completed.
First, lift the click wheel and transfer the existing center button from the old faceplate and seat it in the new frontplate. Next, install the frontplate by just aligning the frontplate with the device frame and pressing it down into place until all the tabs click together.
Before closing the iPod, confirm you reconnect the battery ribbon cable. Take care not to rip it!
After closing the iPod, press any click wheel button to turn it on. If it powers on and works normally, the guide is complete. If something does not work after replacement, such as no sound or an incorrect display, reopen the iPod and inspect the ribbon cables and capacitors for missing or torn parts.
After This Repair
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Check faceplate fit | Confirm the faceplate sits flush, the tabs are seated, and the front edge closes evenly without force. |
| Check transferred controls | Confirm the click wheel and center button move freely after the existing center button is transferred. |
| Watch ribbon routing | Before final closure, make sure no battery, display, click-wheel, or headphone ribbon is pinched under the front housing. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right black faceplate?
Use this listing for a stock-match black front panel on black or U2 A1136 iPod Video models. White A1136 models share the physical fit, but this black faceplate is a custom color swap on those units.
Does this include the center button?
No. The center button / click-wheel button is a separate part unless a live product listing explicitly says otherwise. Transfer the existing center button from the old faceplate or order the center-button cap separately.
Does this fit U2 Special Edition iPods?
Yes for A1136 U2 iPod Video models. The U2 faceplate is black; the red part is the click wheel, which is sold separately.
How do I confirm this is the right exterior part?
Match the exact iPod Video 5th Generation model, visible part shape, color or finish goal, and any capacity or case-depth note before ordering Replacement Faceplate (Black).
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