I dropped my iPod touch 4th generation and now the screen sensor isn't working when I try to unlock my iPod. How can I fix this?
In addition to the above, you may encounter my iPod screen won't respond to touch. How to solve this problem?
1. Clean the iPod Touch Screen
When the screen on the iPod touch does not respond to touch, wipe the screen with a dry and clean cloth. Usually, this is all you need to do, because the screen's obstructions make the iPod screen not responsive.
2. Restart Your iPod
To restart iPod touch, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. When the slider appears, swiping it to turn off the device. To turn it on, press and hold the sleep/wake button again.
If this can't fix touch screen not working on iPod, open the iPod and look at the screen connectors to make sure they are all in place and none of them are broken or torn. If there is no obvious damage, it may need to replace the front display components.
3. Use Original Adapter
Connect iPod to genuine USB to AC adapter. If you use a USB charger,plug your iPod into your computer. If using an adapter, plug it into a wall outlet. Waiting for iPod charging.
4. Reset iPod Touch
If the screen is unresponsive due to software factors, then this operation can help you solve all the problems.
For some reason you are unable to solve iPod screen does not respond to touch.
How do I Factory Reset my iPod Touch:
1) Download the latest version of iTunes and open it > Connect your iPod to your computer.
2) Click the "Devices" tab > Select "Summary"> click "this computer" > "Back up now".
3) After the backup, click Restore iPod> Select Previous Backup.
4) Wait for the restore and try to use your Device.
If the iPod touch screen not working after restore, you can restore your device to a factory.
5. Update Firmware
Update iPod firmware by connecting you to your computer and launching iTunes. Wait for the computer to recognize the device, then click on the left side of the window to display information about the iPod.
Click the "Check for Updates" button and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update to your iPod.
6. iPod Touch Screen not Working after Dropped
If all of the methods above iPod screen won't respond to touch, you may need to take the device to the Apple Store for hardware repair.
Of course, you can also seek for local repair services near you. Of course, this may cost a lot of screen maintenance.
The best way is to replace the damaged iPod touch screen yourself. GEMWON is committed to providing you the mobile phone repair parts.
Display Assembly Replacement for touch screen not working on iPod Touch 5th generation:
1. Turn off your device completely.
2. Use a hair dryer or prepare iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPod for about one minute to soften the adhesive.
3. Place the suction cup on the lower part of the glass with its edge cantered over the home button.
4. Lift the suction cup up and toward the top of the iPod. Rise the display from the back shell until the adhesive breaks.
5. From the top right corner of the device, insert the plastic opening tool into the gap between the plastic frame and the rear case. Slide the tool down to release the frame from the frame.
6. Insert the plastic opening tool between the frame behind the first clip and the rear case. Shake the opening tool sideways, unfolding the gap behind the clip and separating it from the back shell.
7. Repeat this process. To release all the clips.
8. Move to the left side of the unit and insert the plastic opening tool into the gap between the plastic frame and the rear case near the top. Slide the opening tool down to release the frame from the frame.
9. In the same procedure, loosen the last clip that secures the plastic frame to the rear case.
10. Insert the plastic opening tool between the display assembly and the rear case near the top of the iPod.
Gently open the tool and lift the front panel from the rear case.
Separate the display unit from the iPod.
11. A heat gun may be required to soften the adhesive on the back of the home button.
Use the plastic opening tool to pick up the home button switch from the LCD panel.
12. Remove the following screws that secure the LCD panel to the rear case.
13. Remove the LCD panel from the iPod.
14. Remove the three 1.6 mm #000 Phillips screws that secure the logic board to the rear case.
15. Turn the iPod over and heat the back of the iPod.
Avoid heating the battery.
Insert the plastic opening tool into the upper right notch and gently pry up the battery. Start loosening the adhesive at each defect.
16. Insert the plastic opening tool into the slot and gently pry up the side of the battery.
17. Continue to pick up the battery from the bottom.
18. After loosening all the adhesive, lift the battery up from the bottom and swing it outward from the left side of the rear case.
19. Turn the battery over to straighten the cable and lower it.
20. Use the flat end of the spudger to flip the front camera out of the socket of the display assembly.
21. Use the tip of the spudger to strip the tape that covers the side screws of the headphone jack.
22. Unscrew the screws that secure the headphone jack, Lightning connector and speaker.
23. Use the flat end of the spudger to pick up the speaker from the back shell.
24. Grasp the ribbon cable and gently pull the Lightning connector assembly out from the bottom.
25. Flip the entire assembly to expose the back of the logic board. Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the digitizer cable from the logic board.
26. Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the display cable from the logic board socket.
27. Turn the Lightning connector/logic board assembly over to expose the top of the logic board. Use the flat end of the spudger to peel the display cable from the logic board.
28. Remove the display assembly from the iPod.
At this step, you can replace the iPod touch screen component to solve the problem that iPod touch screen not working after screen is damaged.
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