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
Choose this faceplate listing to restore the visible fit, finish, or mounting hardware on the iPod 5th Generation (Video).
Use the Compatible Variants table below to confirm capacity, color, case, or order-number fitment.
This is a fit-and-finish part, so choose it by physical damage, color, case thickness, and missing hardware rather than by an electrical symptom.
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.
What Is Included
Included
Not Included
center button cap (available separately), LCD screen, click wheel, backplate.
Quick Buying Check
Buy this when
- Front-panel damage, color match, or cosmetic restoration: Use this New Custom Faceplate check for damaged, missing, mismatched, or physically worn; diagnose internal symptoms separately.
- The original front housing is cracked, broken, scratched, yellowed, brittle, missing, or cosmetically worn.
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 an internal electronic symptom with no physical damage to this part.
Dents or bent metal
Bent housings can affect fitment and reassembly, especially near clips, seams, and connector openings.
Loose fit or rattle
Loose front panels can point to worn clips or distorted edges; match the correct generation and faceplate color before ordering.
What Brings People Here
Custom build
Use a different color or finish for a personalized build after matching the correct generation and fitment.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | New custom faceplate |
| Page model | Single product page with separately available options |
| Available color/finish options | black, white, red, blue, purple, yellow, clear |
Customization Options
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) | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | Black (U2) | 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: this part is also the route for a color swap or custom build, for restoring a gift or keepsake iPod, and for finishing a refreshed shell while the case is already open.
Do Not Buy This Faceplate Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| Liquid, corrosion, or board-side damage changes the diagnosis | Use this faceplate only when the visible fit, finish, or physical damage matches. |
| You see a folder icon, clicking noise, or restore failure | Confirm restore behavior, storage fit, and setup state before ordering this part. |
| Variant or capacity does not match this listing | Confirm exact model, capacity, case, and variant fit before ordering. |
| A symptom points to a different part | Use this faceplate only when the visible fit, finish, or physical damage matches after matching the exact symptom and part family. |
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.
Show all 6 installation steps
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 front fit | Confirm the front housing sits flush and the display, wheel, and button openings are aligned. |
| Watch nearby parts | Close the case without forcing tabs or pinching the display, control, battery, or storage stack. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate page for every custom option?
No. This is the single page for the custom option set; choose color/finish after confirming model fitment.
Is this original Apple OEM?
No. Custom exterior parts are new non-OEM parts. Original factory Apple parts are used OEM and stay on the separate non-custom pages.
Will a custom part fix electronics symptoms?
No. Use this listing for exterior customization, cosmetic damage, or a restomod build. Diagnose controls, charging, storage, audio, and display faults separately.
Worth Knowing
- Custom exterior parts are new non-OEM parts. Factory-original exterior part pages are used factory original Apple unless a listing explicitly says otherwise.
- Check live product availability before promising a specific color, finish, or engraving option.
Some buyers search for "dented"; confirm the checks above point to this same part before ordering.
Why people land on this part
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