Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide own Apple's iPod Touch (iTouch) mp3 player. There are various different versions of this device. First of all there are different capacities. 8GB, 32GB and 64GB versions are currently available at the time of writing. There are also different generations of the iPod Touch, both 1st generation and 2ndgeneration. A large percentage of iTouch users are unaware of what version of the MP3 player they own. As long as it plays the songs and movies they want, and runs the applications they like it really doesn't matter. Â However, there could be a time in the iPods life when it doesn't do the things the user wants. Maybe the user has cracked the screen and the unit is no longer visible, or maybe the battery no longer lasts very long or another issue that needs repairing. To fix your mp3 player you need to order a replacement part, but before you can order the correct part you need to know what generation of the iTouch you own. There are several visible differences between the 1st and 2nd Generation iPod Touch. Three of these differences are described below. 1 - When you take a side view of the iTouch 2nd generation, you will notice a contoured design that clearly distinguishes it from its 1st generation counterpart that does not have it. 2 - The antenna cover of iTouch 2nd generation is oval-shaped whereas the 1st generation it gives a look of a corner of square. You can find the antenna cover at the upper left corner on the back of iPods. 3 - The iTouch 2nd generation has external volume control and an external speaker (built-in) whereas 1st generation does not have these features externally. For more details on distinguishing what generation iPod Touch (iTouch) you have including pictures highlighting the differences check out the RepairsUniverse iPod Touch Which Generation? Guide. To repair your device check out all the available iPod Touch repair parts to bring your mp3 player back to life again. Paul Weatherley - iPod Touch Technician http://www.repairsuniverse.com

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide own Apple's iPod Touch (iTouch) mp3 player. There are various different versions of this device. First of all there are different capacities. 8GB, 32GB and 64GB versions are currently available at the time of writing. There are also different generations of the iPod Touch, both 1st generation and 2ndgeneration.

A large percentage of iTouch users are unaware of what version of the MP3 player they own. As long as it plays the songs and movies they want, and runs the applications they like it really doesn't matter. Â

However, there could be a time in the iPods life when it doesn't do the things the user wants. Maybe the user has cracked the screen and the unit is no longer visible, or maybe the battery no longer lasts very long or another issue that needs repairing. To fix your mp3 player you need to order a replacement part, but before you can order the correct part you need to know what generation of the iTouch you own.

There are several visible differences between the 1st and 2nd Generation iPod Touch. Three of these differences are described below.

1 - When you take a side view of the iTouch 2nd generation, you will notice a contoured design that clearly distinguishes it from its 1st generation counterpart that does not have it.

2 - The antenna cover of iTouch 2nd generation is oval-shaped whereas the 1st generation it gives a look of a corner of square. You can find the antenna cover at the upper left corner on the back of iPods.

3 - The iTouch 2nd generation has external volume control and an external speaker (built-in) whereas 1st generation does not have these features externally.

For more details on distinguishing what generation iPod Touch (iTouch) you have including pictures highlighting the differences check out the RepairsUniverse iPod Touch Which Generation? Guide.

To repair your device check out all the available iPod Touch repair parts to bring your mp3 player back to life again.

Paul Weatherley - iPod Touch Technician http://www.repairsuniverse.com