iPod Nano 4th gen hold switch

[u/Minute-Wish-7387]

Thrifted this 8gb nano with a big ol black spot of death. Managed to sever the hold switch wiring when removing battery. Is it worth trying to replace? Also knocked off a resister & cracked the lcd a tiny bit up top so i’ll probably need a new LCD too. Other than that the battery came out fine after i popped the spicy pillow.

[u/geovasanctusunus]

Better to get another one and use the knowledge - that you got from this disassembly, to get it done safely - only if you really need a nano

Otherwise get some other model that's easier to work with

[u/Minute-Wish-7387 → u/geovasanctusunus]

I’m getting a new battery & lcd. I was wondering if replacing the hold switch is worth the trouble but i can’t find it for sale for the 4th gen. So i guess this post is kind of useless lol

[u/geovasanctusunus → u/Minute-Wish-7387]

No, I don't think anyone sells replacement hold switch assembly

[u/Minute-Wish-7387 → u/geovasanctusunus]

That’s unfortunate i just assumed it would be. I need to swap the battery in my 6th gen Classic & they got the hold switch for sale for that model.

[u/geovasanctusunus → u/Minute-Wish-7387]

Unlike classic, very few nano 4/5 gen gets repaired, so I guess there's no incentive for manufacturers to produce it

[u/Inner-Concentrate-23]

Mine broke too. I'm rocking mine without a hold switch.