Ok, so, the pins on the bottom port of my iPod touch have become bent/broken. I would like to repair it, and that particular port is part of the logic board (I believe so, tell me if im wrong). In theory I suppose it would be possible to desolder/resolder another working port replacing the old one, however I don't think that would be possible. I've done some googling but haven't found a site that sells the logic boards. Does anyone know where I could buy a new one to install, or possibly another solution to my problem? Thanks for looking.
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iPod touch iPod touch logic board
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What gen touch do you have? I just checked ifixit.com and they don't have any logic boards for sale. Have u tried ebay?
3rd generation 32gb touch. I was also wondering if it would work if I bought a logic board for a unit with lesser capacity (8 gb or 16gb) would it still work?
It'll probably work but you will have less storage space after. Depending how much they go for, might be better to get a new touch.
And take the logic board from the busted one or take the screen from my newer one?
And can anyone comment on whether it would be possible to desolder/resolder a new port?
That depends on how good your soldering skills are.. or take it somewhere and see if they can do it.
That depends on how good your soldering skills are.. or take it somewhere and see if they can do it.
If I were to try and rob a port from another ipod, am I correct in assuming it would not have to match the specifications of my ipod? (meaning an 8, 16, or 32 gb model), but it would need to be of the same generation?
I appreciate the concern but here is how I view it:
If I screw the ipod up more than it is now I've lost nothing; the port doesn't recognize anything plugged into it and my ipod is just a paper weight right now. I wouldn't pay the $150 out of warranty repair apple wants to charge anyways, so I may as well take a risk at fixing my ipod cheap (for like 10 bucks) because no matter what if I choose to buy a new one I can still get the 10% off apple offers if you give them an old iPod with the purchase of a new one.
I know I don't have experience with micro soldering, but I can solder well otherwise, and this stuff is very interesting to me; I'm in my 3rd year of a computer engineering major.
All that being said, if I manage to locate a 30 pin connector from any 3rd generation ipod touch, would it theoretically work on mine?