ipod classic 5th gen center button (SOLVED)

[frank lotus]

hello ipod users i have having a problem with a 5th gen ipod classic, the problem is that the center button has recessed into the ipod as far as it can go (about the level of a fully pushed button on it), i want to know if anybody knows how to fix it and if i need new parts or anything like that. anything you can tell me helps thanks if you need a pic of it then i will give one

[torn agate]

This is a common issue on 5th gens and is easily fixable. When you take apart the iPod, on the centre button on the board there is a small piece of material, kind of a foam I guess. This foam sometimes becomes misaligned, resulting in what you're describing. So you just have to take apart the iPod and re-align the foam to the centre of the button.

[frank lotus]

on thank you i will have to restart my pc and look up a guide for the 5th gen if i have anything else that i am having a problem with then i will ask thank you forthat fast responce aswell

[torn agate]

this is what it looks like

[frank lotus]

ok thanks for the help but one last thing, is there a way to force an ipod to turn off other then letting it sit for a few hours?

[torn agate]

hold the play/pause button. It won't fully shut it down, just put it to sleep

[frank lotus]

ok thanks bro

[frank lotus]

update i am starting on it as we speak'

[torn agate]

Ok, I’m going to sleep so I won’t be able to help for like 9 hours so good luck

[frank lotus]

I know you're trying to go to sleep and all but I just wanted to report back that I successfully finished it

[torn agate]

awesome!

[frank lotus]

ipod classic 5th gen center button (SOLVED)