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How to Fix a Broken Ipod

The sad face appears on your iPodappear backwards. You are now in
screen. You hear a clicking sound (theDiagnostic Mode. Navigate the list of
sound of the hard drive havingtests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll
difficulty spinning).wheel will not function while in
Have you had these 3 problems going ondiagnostic mode. For further details on
with your iPod? Then this method justDiagnostic mode can be found at Try to
might make your iPod start workingdo the 5in1, HDD R/W and HDD scan tests.
again!Some successful cases have been reported
Stepsafter the running the few tests under
1. Turn your iPod on. Make sure thethe Diagnostic mode. In case it does not
battery is charged up enough to turn itwork in your case, and the scan tests
on.reports show some errors then it proves
2. The sad iPod or sad folder should popyour iPod has a hardware problem and it
up on the screen.needs a repairing service.
3. Put your ear up against the iPod and* Format your iPod with a start disk:o I
you will hear the clicking sound insidehave not tried this solution myself, I
(it sounds like a car trying to startheard that there were few successful
up, whenever it takes a few triescases that the users managed to get
turning the keys)their iPod (you must put your iPod in
4. While the iPod is still making thesedisk mode before connecting with a
sounds, take the iPod in one hand, opencomputer) mounted by the computer, which
the palm of your other hand, and smackwas booted by a system startup disk. For
the narrow side of the iPod against theMac, you can use the Disk Utility (on
palm of your other hand. [WARNING: Thisthe Tiger OS system disk), for PC user,
method is proven to work as anyou can use the window OS system disk.
effortless way to repair iPod hard driveTry to find a way to reformat your iPod,
misalignment, but it may result inagain it does not matter which format
future hardware problems. This is only a(FAT32, NTFS or HFS+) you choose, the
TEMPORARY solution to fixing an iPod,key is to erase the corrupted system
and the problem may come backfiles on the iPod. Then eject your iPod
(experiences vary). Other methods ofand do a Reset to switch out from Disk
reviving a dead iPod are available belowMode. Reboot your computer at the normal
and may be much safer]way, connect your iPod back with it,
5. Continue smacking it on its side foropen the iPod updater, and hopefully
at least 6 times, while the iPod isyour iPod will appear there for the
trying to turn on. The key is to loosenRestore.
the hard drive.12. The next tutorial will teach you how
6. After this is should resume normalto open up your iPod and attempt to fix
function. If it doesn't, read below.it. This should probably be done as a
7. There are several methods out therelast resort, for opening your iPod will
that have all successfully fixed iPods,most likely void your warranty. In
so don't give up hope yet.addition, if executed wrong, your iPod
8. If, however, you are a more hands-onmay sustain permanant damage while your
type of person and don't want to botherproblem may have ben easily aided by
trying iPod aid through your computer,other processes.
skip to the bottom of this steps page* The best tutorial I've read on how to
for info on how to open and repairopen an iPod is here:
internally.13. That tutorial is how to open a 3rd
9. The first reccomended steps are from4th Generation iPod, although most are
Apple's support website.similarly done. Google it if you're not
1. Try to wait 30 minutes while iPod issatisfied and want more detail; there
charging.are a lot of great sites out there.
2. Try another FireWire or USB through* Once inside, there are a number of
Dock Connector cable.methods you can use that have all been
3. Try another FireWire or USB port onused to fix iPod problems. Make sure the
your computer .hold switch is on! You don't want to hit
4. Try to disconnect all devices froma button and mess something up! The
your computer's FireWire and USB ports.methods will be listed in order of how
5. Try to download and install thesuccessful I believe they are.
latest version of iPod software and14. Disconnecting the Hard Drive and
iTunes.Booting Method.
6. Try these five steps (known as the1. Now that your iPod is open, you
five Rs) and it would conquer most iPodshould see your hard drive lying flat on
issues.top. The ribbon cable attached to the
7. Try to put the iPod into Disk Mode ifhard drive is detachable, so don't be
it fails to appear on the desktop.scared.
10. If none of the above has worked for2. Gently pull the hard drive away from
you, then you should try the following:the cable in which it's connected, while
1. Try to connect your iPod with anotherholding the cable lightly in hand. You
computer with the iPod updaterdon't want to rip it out the
pre-installed.motherboard.
2. Still can't see your iPod, put it in3. Your hard drive should easily break
Disk Mode and connect with a computer,free. Now that it's out, you can play
instead of doing a Restore on iPodwith it, look around, but the point is
Updater. Go and format the iPod instead.to give it a little rest.
1. For Mac computer:4. Next, now that the hard drive is out,
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPodcarefully flip your iPod over so you're
appears there (left hand side),looking at the screen. Be careful not to
highlight itrip the ribbon cable by the hold switch.
2. Go to Tab "Partition", click either5. Take the iPod off of hold function,
"Delete" or "Partition", if fails, skipthus enabling the buttons once again.
this step and go to 36. Turn the iPod on. You may recieve an
3. Go to Tab "Erase" , choose Volumeerror message, and you may be able to
Format as "MAC OS Extended (Journaled),access menus.
and click Erase, again if fails, skip it1. If you get an error message, try
and go to 4restarting the iPod.
4. Same as step 3, but open the7. Now turn the iPod off.
"Security Options...." and choose "Zero8. Reactivate the hold switch. Your
Out Data" before click Erase. It willexperiment is complete.
take 1 to 2 hours to complete.9. Reconnect the hard drive as found
5. Eject your iPod and do a Resetbefore, and carefully replace the back
6. Open the iPod Updater and clickcover. Hope it works.
"Restore"15. Business Card Method.
2. For Windows computer:1. Now that your iPod is open, you
1. Go to folder "My Computer"should see your hard drive lying flat on
2. Hope you can see your iPod there andtop.
right click on the iPod2. Take a regular business card and fold
3. Choose "Format". Ensure the settingsit in half.
are at "Default" and that "Quick Format"3. Place the folded business card on top
is not checkedof the hard drive. (The idea is that
4. Now select "Format"your iPod's hard drive is too loose and
5. Eject your iPod and do a Resetthe folded business card will put
6. Open the iPod Updater and clickpressure on it when enclosed for a
"Restore"successful spin and no click. This works
7. In case you do not manage to do aoften). Don't fold it more than once
"Format" on a window computer, try tounless you have a reason, because more
use some 3rd party disk utilitypressure on the hard drive may keep it
software, e.g."Partition Magic".from spinning, causing even more
3. Windows users having trouble withproblems.
their iPods should locate a Mac user. In4. Carefully place the lid back on the
many cases when an iPod won't show up oniPod, making sure the card is in place
a PC that it will show up on the Mac.correctly.
Then it can be restored. When the PC5. Close up your iPod and hope it works.
user returns to his computer the iPod16. Time to Spend Some $$ Method.
will be recognized by the PC,1. Get a job.
reformatted for the PC, and usable2. You probably have a hardware problem
again. By the way, it works in reverse(like me), and you probably need a new
too. A Mac user often can get his iPodhard drive. Google it. eBay it. A
back by connecting it to a PC andregular replacement hard drive isn't as
restoring it. Note:* It does not mattermuch as a new iPod, but you'll have to
whether the format is completed or not,shell out a couple bucks if you want it
the key is to erase (or partly) thefixed.
corrupted firmware files on the Hard3. Look at it as an opportunity to
Drive of the iPod. After that, when theupgrade. Maybe look into buying a bigger
iPod re-connected with a computer, ithard drive to hold more useless shit.
will be recognized as an fresh externalIt'll still cost less than a new iPod.
hard drive, it will show up on the iPod4. Read above for info on how to replace
updater.* It is not a difficult issueyour hard drive. It's not hard.
for a Mac user to find a window base5. Pray it's a hard drive problem after
computer, for a PC user, if they can'tyou bought one and can't return it.
find any Mac user, they can go to a17. If you've read this far, you've
nearest Apple Shop for a favor.* You maytried everything, and your iPod still
need to switch around the PC and Mac,isn't fixed, then ask someone else
try to do several attempts betweenalready. You've been up all night
"Format" and "Restore"reading this tutorial and trying my
11. iPod still doesn't work? Keep goingmethods and you're probably sick of this
with these steps.anyway. Or just steal your friend's
* Diagnostic mode solution:o If you haveiPod.
tried trouble shooting your iPod to noTips
avail after all the steps above, chances* Make sure that the iPod has enough
are your iPod has a hardware problem.battery power to turn on.
The iPod's built-in Diagnostic Mode is a* An alternative is open up your iPod
quick and easy way to determine if you(which voids the warranty) and squeeze
have a "bad" iPod.o You need to restartthe drive and it's enclosing padding.
your iPod before putting it intoThere is apparently some grounding that
Diagnostic Mode. Check that your holdcan come loose and this can fix things
switch is off by sliding the switch awayup again. This worked for me and a
from the headphone jack. Toggle it onfriend and if you are very careful when
and off to be safe.o Press and hold theyou open the case, it is less violent
following combination of buttonsthan smacking it around.
simultaneously for approximately 10* You can also go to an Apple store and
seconds to reset the iPod.ask to replace the battery! They are
+ iPod 1G to 3G: "Menu" and "Play/Pause"happy to help you!
+ iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video,* Don't steal your friend's iPod.
and Mini): "Menu" and "Select"o TheWarnings
Apple logo will appear and you should* Before trying these methods, contact
feel the hard drive spinning up. PressApple and see if you can get your iPod
and hold the following sequence ofreplaced for free.
buttons:* This method should only be as a last
+ iPod 1G to 3G: "REW", "FFW" andresort. If Apple's suggestions do not
"Select"work, first try running a chkdsk
+ iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video,function on your iPod.
and Mini): "Back" and "Select"o You will* Do not break the hard drive!
hear an audible chirp sound (3G modelsCourtesy of
and higher) and the Apple logo should, the best place for your iPod.



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