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iPod 5th Generation (Video): Working iPod with blank white screen

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:45:23 -0700

I just picked up a new Ipod from a garage sale, It works, but sometimes the screen turns white and you can’t see anything except for faded patches of what the screen should look like. This usually happens after the Ipod goes into sleep mode and the screen turns off, especially after staying in a pocket for a while. The screen only works properly if i leave the ipod untouched for a while and it will revert back to the original state after going into sleep mode.

It does make noise when locking unlocking and charging, is there a way I can determine if the connections are bad, or if i need a new display altogether?

⟐ Answered Şubat 05, 2019 at 8:45 GMT-7

iPod Classic: iPod won't connect to computer/iTunes and doesn't indicate charging

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:19:57 -0700

I replaced the hard drive in my iPod late model classic with an iFlash micro SD card. The old HD was definitely bad. Now when I plug it into a computer or charger nothing happens. It plays fine and traverses the menu with no issues. I was able to get it to connect to a computer a few times by rebooting it while it was connected via USB. The battery would show no charge if it was used for a while and if left on a charger it would charge the battery back up overnight. It does not brighten the screen when plugged in as it used to and doesn’t show it is charging. I replaced the battery thinking that was the issue but it did not help. Just trying to confirm if this is definitely the logic board at fault here.

⟐ Answer edited Ocak 27, 2019 at 17:19 GMT-7

iPod Classic: How to repair my wet iPod

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:12:49 -0700

My iPod was in a child’s mouth, after that I put it in rice and left it for a week to drain as much liquid from the iPod, I then plugged my iPod to my Mac and iTunes popped up and said to leave iPod plugged in to repair, but hours passed and nothing is yet to happen. pls help.

⟐ Answer accepted Ocak 16, 2019 at 1:12 GMT-7

iPod Classic: iPod Classic keeps saying "Use iTunes to Restore"

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:09:55 -0700

When the iPod boots/turns on, I get a message saying “Use iTunes to Restore.” And only a few times, did iTunes recognize my iPod and I was able to restore it. Other times, iTunes would tell me that the iPod is corrupted or nothing would pop up. There are also times, where when I press the SELECT + MENU to reboot the iPod, the iPod would display the message, then a few seconds the iPod would work as normal. (Displaying the menu) But, the message would substitute for the Apple logo boot screen, making me unable to see when the iPod is booted.

At this point, I mostly suspect that this issue is caused by the logic board, since when not inserting a hard drive or using a different working hard drive, it would still ask me to restore via iTunes.

In the image above, I’m not sure if those chips are normally suppose to be hot. But, the chip with the big Apple logo and the chip to the right of the display connector tends to be really hot.

I was wondering if anyone knows what parts of the logic board needs to be replaced via soldering, or if there are other troubleshooting steps that I have missed.

Thanks!

Steps Already Taken:

Changed HDD ribbon cable

Changed Hard Drive

Changed charging cable

⟐ Answered Ocak 07, 2019 at 16:09 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Why is my iPod dying?

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:16:10 -0700

Has always mad a wirring sound. Stops playing for 10 seconds then resumes. Was only stopping when plugged into computer but is now doing it in my car as well. Both my work and home computer advise me to "scan and fix" when I plug it in. Unfortunately if I do this it wipes all the music off. Sometimes is slow to respond to commands. Example-I push play on the dial and it will take several seconds to start playing. Never did any of the above (execpt the wirring noise) before. Given the age I don't know if it is A) able to be fixed or B) worth fixing. Please advise.

⟐ Commented Ocak 04, 2019 at 15:16 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: iPod 3rd generation new assembly...

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:04:14 -0700

Hello, guys and happy holidays.

I used to have my iPod 3rd gen., which I loved, when I accidentally dropped it a long time ago that caused some issues, so I sent it to be repaired to some fly-by-night online company that shortly after closed down and kept my iPod to themselves…. :(

Hence my question to you:

Can you assemble for me a “shiny brand new” iPod 3rd Gen. with a 40Gb hard drive and if it’s possible, how much would it cost me?

Two more questions:

1.Would you use the original parts with the same AD/DA converters or it would be some cheap Chinese substitutes? I believe 3rd gen. converters are still superior to 5th gen.,

2. Could a larger than 40Gb drive be installed and/or even SSD/CF/SD, etc.?

Thank you,

Alex

⟐ Commented Aralık 27, 2018 at 7:04 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Click wheel repair solution?

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:32:06 -0700

My click wheel will not allow me to go back in the menu. The wheel is responsive except for a click on the left side to go back to the previous page, so I am stuck listening to the same album. Is there any way to fix it?

⟐ Answered Aralık 19, 2018 at 8:32 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Click Wheel Falling Out the Front

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:20:34 -0700

I recently upgraded and did some refurbishing to my Ipod classic. Unfortunately the click wheel has lifted up from the board and falls through the front of the case. I'm not sure what really kept it stuck to the board in the first place but I'm looking for a solution.

⟐ Answer accepted Aralık 05, 2018 at 7:20 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Can I use 80gb MK8010GAH on 160gb iPod classic

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 11:34:39 -0700

Guys,

My 160 gb hard drive gave up on me, it no longer works.

I had an old ipod video 5.5 80gb thick version harddisk salvaged from that ipod.

its harddrive model is MK8010GAH.

I saw couple of youtube videos where it showed 160 gb has a different zif connector.

Does the 80 gb harddrive work ? if yes can any one send me the link to buy the zif connector

⟐ Answered Aralık 01, 2018 at 11:34 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): 1. Which generation a thin-80GB classic iPod be? 5 or 5.5?

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 09:00:44 -0700

Unfortunately, i rendered the device (classic 80 GB with metal front frame) useless because I messed up in opening it to replace the battery (sad crying face).

Can I salvage the parts to build a new one from ground up? The logic board does not seem to be damaged.

If I buy the housing/frame etc for a 30 GB 5th generation iPod, will I be able to use it?

Sam.

⟐ Answered Aralık 01, 2018 at 9:00 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Brown flap for headphone ribbon

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:20:02 -0700

Hi, is there an alternative way to hold the headphone ribbon down to the logic board if you break the brown flap that holds the headphone ribbon in place?

⟐ Answer edited Kasım 30, 2018 at 9:20 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Can I replace an 80GB iPod classic battery using one from a 160GB?

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:20:25 -0700

I own two iPods: a 80GB iPod classic and a 160GB which is not working.

The battery of the 80's is weak, the one of the 160GB is practically new.

I would like to know if I can replace the 80 with the 160's battery.

Many thanks.

Martin

⟐ Commented Kasım 28, 2018 at 5:20 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Change iPod ICON color in iTunes

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 07:50:24 -0700

Recently I had to replace the motherboard in my IPOD classic. The IPOD shell is black and the replacement board came from a silver IPOD. Itunes displays the icon on IPOD summary page next to IPOD name in SILVER color.

Is there a way to change the icon to display in BLACK?

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 23, 2018 at 7:50 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Why is my iPod classic 5th generation not charging?

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:50:10 -0700

I have an iPod classic 5th generation 30GB that I have already replaced the battery in and up until now it was charging perfectly fine. I went to plug it in the other day and the screen came on like it should but there was no indication that it was being charged. I also tried plugging it into my laptop and it made the noise that something was connected but that was all that happened, again the ipod screen lit up as I plugged it in. What could be causing it not to charge? Any help is appreciated, thanks.

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 21, 2018 at 8:50 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Danger in Charging an Old Device?

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:24:41 -0700

I had a 2011 MacBook Pro which had not been used in a long time. I charged it, and the battery inflated, possibly almost exploding (not sure). I mention this because now I am concerned about charging a disused iPod Classic.

Should I take any precautions when charging an iPod that has not been charged in a long time? Maybe charge it with a 500mA charger instead of a 1A or 2.4A? Do these things get ‘shocked’, so to speak, and become explosion prone? Or is this not an issue and I should just charge it up and start using it again?

Likewise, should I remove it from its case so it can expand more easily if it comes about?

⟐ Commented Kasım 20, 2018 at 12:24 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): How can modify an iPod 5th gen to install bluetooth?

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:24:53 -0700

Do you have any tutorials on how to install bluetooth on an ipod video 5th gen 30gb.

Using a adruino bluetooth device or a bluetooth transmiter to solder tho the motherboard.

As well as were so solder it.

Please i appreciate any help.?

Thank you

Peter A

Please

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 18, 2018 at 11:24 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): I dont have a question

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:20:31 -0700

my screen is broken can you fix it ?

⟐ Commented Kasım 18, 2018 at 9:20 GMT-7

iPod Classic: How to remove residue from the front panel?

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:36:31 -0700

I just got an iPod Classic off my dad after coercing him to move all his 4,000+ songs onto his iPhone because he never used this iPod anymore. I successfully installed the Rockbox firmware onto the iPod (new guide on it’s way!) too, not that it matters.

After all of that nonsense, I then noticed the abrasions and the grime that was on the front panel and was wondering how to get it off safely.

What should I use to clean this residue off that is safe to use with electronics? I don’t feel like experimenting with concoctions on this nice iPod… thought that I would seek professional advice.

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 08, 2018 at 10:36 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Will hard drive #MK8025GAL fit?

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 08:42:40 -0700

I might have bought the wrong hard derive for my IPOD A1238 .

Will hard drive #MK8025GAL fit my IPOD? It was what I purchased from IFuxit. Do I need to replace it with another model? Sure hope not....HELP!

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 04, 2018 at 8:42 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: Blank Screen after logic board and battery change

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:37:22 -0700

Hi everybody,

I am stuck with the reparation of my iPod Classic 3rd generation (model A1040).

I had to change the logic board because a failure and, at the same time, install a new battery for better battery lifetime. I bought both things in eBay. My problem now is that I have a blank screen after the apple logo.

I can restart the iPod pressing Menu button + Play/pause button: the iPod restarts, the Apple logo appears, and then… blank screen.

I can activate the Disk Mode pressing Previous and Following buttons after an iPod restart. The screen shows that the Disk Mode is activated and I can plug the iPod to my Macbook. iTunes recognizes that an iPod with problems is connected and I have 2 options:

update the firmware version to a newer one.
Restore it.

I can not restore it because iTunes says that I need a FireWire connection that my laptop does not have. However if I try the same operation in windows (with iTunes for Windows) there is no problem and after restore it (or update the firmware version), a message appears for disconnect the iPod of the laptop, connect it to an external power supply and finish the operation.

Then, I restart the iPod to exit the disk Mode (pressing Menu button + Play/pause button), the ipod restarts, the apple logo appears, a progress bar appears and is completed and… blank screen again.

I have repeated the process many times and alwaus have the same result. Something strange is that always iTunes says that a new firmware version is available, so I can understand that the previous attempts to update do not work properly.

I would be very very grateful if somebody could help me with it.

I hope to not lose my loved iPod. =)

Regards

⟐ Answer unaccepted Ekim 31, 2018 at 6:37 GMT-7