Hot iPod & MP3 Players How-Tos

How To: Replace the battery in a 4th generation iPod

Don't pay someone else to replace the battery in your 4th generation iPod, watch this video instead and learn how to do it yourself! The hardest part is removing the battery out so be patient and make sure you have a Torx T-6 screwdriver. Replace the battery in a 4th generation iPod.

How To: Replace the headphone jack in a 4th generation iPod

This video shows you how to replace the headphone jack and hold switch on a 4th generation iPod. Replace the headphone jack in a 4th generation iPod.

How To: Replace the hard drive on a 3rd generation iPod

If your 3rd gen iPod screen shows a sad face or a file folder with an exclamation point icon whenever you try to turn it on it is a likely indictation that you need to replace the hard drive. Learn how you can replace the hard drive yourself in this tutorial. Replace the hard drive on a 3rd generation iPod.

How To: Replace the screen on an iPod Nano

How to replace take apart your iPod Nano and repair or replace the screen. A helpful voiceover guides you through the process.

How To: Replace the battery of a 3rd generation iPod

This shows you how to save your iPod and a ton of money by fixing a dead battery yourself. Here's how to take apart the 3rd generation iPod and remove and replace the battery.

How To: Replace the battery of a 2nd generation iPod

This video shows a step by step method for saving money and your iPod when it's battery dies. Take apart the 2nd generation iPod and remove and replace the battery.

How To: Replace the battery of a 1st generation iPod

How to take apart the 1st generation iPod and remove and replace the battery.

How To: Replace a 1st generation iPod nano battery

This video shows you how to disassemble a first generation iPod nano so you can replace the battery. You will need a soldering iron and need to do some electronic soldering so make sure you're comfortable with soldering or have practiced a bit beforehand. Be careful or you'll be buying a new Nano! Replace a 1st generation iPod nano battery.

How To: Adjust the audio book narrator speed on an iPod

This video demonstrates how to speed up or slow down the narrator's voice in an audio book. All you have to do is access the audio book menu from the settings menu and select the speed you want. Adjust the audio book narrator speed on an iPod.

How To: Make an ipod earphone cord knot

This is how to put away an ipod player so you do not have to deal with inextricable knots next time you want to use it. The knot may make you cord deteriorate. Make an ipod earphone cord knot.

How To: Reset your iPod Shuffle

If your iPod Shuffle is acting strangely or not working at all, you may need to restore it. This video shows how to tell if you need to rest your iPod Shuffle, how to connect it to your computer, and how to reset it from iTunes. Reset your iPod Shuffle.

How To: Play songs by its rating on your iPod Shuffle

This video shows you how to quickly set your iPod Shuffle to play songs by rating through iTunes. All you need to do is connect your iPod Shuffle to your computer, open iTunes, and click the rating tab in iTunes. Play songs by its rating on your iPod Shuffle.

How To: Operate the iPod Shuffle controls

This video explains all of the iPod Shuffle version 2's button functions and how to use them. Included in the video is turning off and on the Shuffle, forwarding and rewinding, and raising and lowering the volume. Operate the iPod Shuffle controls.

How To: Import specific songs into your iPod Shuffle

This video explains how to import a certain song into your iPod Shuffle through iTunes. It demonstrates how to connect your iPod to a computer, open iTunes, find the song in your library, and drag it onto the iPod icon. Import specific songs into your iPod Shuffle.

How To: Import specific photos into your iPod

This video demonstrates how to add specific photos to an iPod through iTunes. To do this, all you have to do is connect your iPod to a computer, click on the photos tab in iTunes, click on the selected albums button, and select the albums you want to import. Import specific photos into your iPod.

How To: Replace iPod video 5th generation hard drive

Fix your iPod and replace the hard drive with this excellent tutorial step by step. In this Video Tutorial we show you how to replace the Hard Drive (30GB / 60GB / 80GB) on your iPod Video. Again you need patience, steady hands, a flat head screwdriver, pry tool and lack of Apple warranty. Replace iPod video 5th generation hard drive.

How To: Replace click wheel and logic board on 5th gen iPod

Logic boards fail generally in water issues and power issues. These two repairs are linked, the logic board and click wheel. You need a flat head screwdriver, pry tool and patience. Replace click wheel and logic board on 5th gen iPod.

How To: Fix headphone and hold switch on 5th gen iPod video

Fix the jack for the headphones and the hold switch, both in the same area of an ipod fix. You need a screwdriver, pry tool, steady hands and patience. Fix headphone and hold switch on 5th gen iPod video.

How To: Fix the LCD screen and logic board in iPod photo

In this Video Tutorial we show you how to replace the LCD Screen or Logic Board on your iPod Photo. You'll need a pry tool and screwdriver for this repair. Fix the LCD screen and logic board in iPod photo.

How To: Replace iPod photo click wheel and faceplate

n this Video Tutorial we show you how to replace the Click Wheel or Faceplate on your iPod Photo. The click wheel is interchangeable with 4th generation iPods, but the faceplate is not interchangeable. You'll need a pry tool, screwdriver and patience. Replace iPod photo click wheel and faceplate.

How To: Adjust your iPod screen brightness

This video demonstrates how to make the screen of your iPod brighter or darker. To do this, just go the settings menu, select the brightness option, and adjust the brightness to your liking. Adjust your iPod screen brightness.

How To: Download audiobooks on your iPod

This video shows you how to download an audio book from the iTunes store and import it into your iPod, focusing on Macs. It demonstrates how to find the audio book you want, buy it, sync it with your iPod, and how to listen to the audio book once it is on the iPod. Download audiobooks on your iPod.

How To: Use volume and equalizer controls on your iPod

This video shows you how to adjust the volume on your iPod and how to control the equalizer. It demonstrates raising and lowering the volume and adjusting the equalizer to optimize the sound of your iPod. Use volume and equalizer controls on your iPod.

How To: Shuffle songs on your iPod

This video demonstrates how to shuffle the songs on your iPod using the built-in shuffle feature. Just go to the settings menu, highlight the shuffle option and click. Shuffle songs on your iPod.

How To: Play an iPod slideshow on your TV

This video explains how to play an iPod slide show on a TV using an iPod A/V cable. Just connect the cable to your iPod, select the slide show you want to watch, and set the iPod to TV on. Play an iPod slideshow on your TV.

How To: Turn your iPod into an external hard drive

Learn to how store information onto your Ipod by turning your standard music player into an external hard drive. Access the iPod from your CPU to store and extract files without using iTunes. Turn your iPod into an external hard drive.

How To: Delete songs from your iPod

This video demonstrates how to delete songs off an iPod without deleting them from your iTunes menu. The video walks you through removing auto-sync and deleting the songs you don't want from your iPod.

How To: Make your own iPod car dock charger

Need an ipod dock for the car? This video will show you how to make an ipod car dock charger. Now you will be able to charge you ipod through the cigarette lighter in your car!

How To: Choose a mp3 player

Watch the lab rats as they breakdown their way of choosing the right mp3 player for you. Maybe its based on flashram or harddrive, the choice is based on your use. These guys explain how they work and what criteria to use to choose the one thats right for you.