There are four retaining clips on each side of the iPod. An iPod opening tool will be used to separate the plastic front from the metal back of the iPod.

Insert the iPod opening tool into the left side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back.

A small guitar pick can be extremely helpful in opening the iPod. Simply insert it and slide the pick around the case to free the clips to streamline the process.

Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the iPod opening tool and moving it to the left.

Continue doing so until the entire side of the iPod is loose.

You can then insert an iPod opening tool to the right of the Hold button. Be very careful while inserting the tool, as the display is very fragile.