Just a write-up from the last time,
Due to my very stupid actions iv'e gone further than i wanted. I got really really bored in class so thought what the heck i may as well try taking my iPod apart in class with my fingernail.
what a bad idea that was. I ended up cracking my touch screen. After using the plastic tools to get it off I gave up and went for the metal screwdriver. I finally got it off.
At this point I thought I'll never get the screen off again so I may as well my severely replace the back. The new front assembly came in the post today but I am yet to get the back replacement from Hong Kong. Iv'e actually removed all the circuitry from the original back panel so I am ready to move it all back into the new case. Iv'e done some tests and it seems its all working. LCD, WiFi, touch screen, Power, iTunes sync, volume/lock buttons etc etc and it all works.
Having the system in this state means its very fragile but it does also allow me great access to the headphone connector. Moving it around while playing some music in my opinion has diagnosed it with a faulty flexi-PCB / connection to the main logic board. If its the later I may be successful just trying to re-flow the connections with my iron. if it does not work I can try replacing it with a new headphone jack.
However this has caused a dilemma, do I attempt to fix my headphone jack and possibly damage another part of my board or not bother and use the device i am getting in the post soon. (I only have a 30watt iron that cost me about £3 from the local store(I need to upgrade))
On another note it seems my new front panel home button isn't working, but I am trying this disassembled and it looks like a metal panel on the front panel makes connection to the logic board, is this why it isn't working?
All your comments are appreciated, and thanks for reading,
Dave
NB iv'e linked some pictures below of taking it apart