Can an old iPod be fixed?
We might be able to fix your iPod for an out-of-warranty fee. If we can’t fix it, you might have to replace it. Your replacement iPod will be new or equivalent to new in both performance and reliability. Contact your service representative for details.
Can a corrupted iPod be fixed?
Connect the device to the USB cable, press MENU+SELECT like a standard reset but keep holding for 12 seconds. The device should reboot as normal and then the screen should go blank. Now open iTunes and try to restore again. If all else fails try Erase your iPod – The Super Fix for most iPod Problems.
What can you do with a broken iPod?
You can bring back any iPod (working or not) for 10% off a new iPod (except the iPod Shuffle). In Store Recycling. Apple will take back old Apple batteries and iPods for free recycling in their stores. For everything else, you need to use their mail back system.
Why is my iPod corrupted?
Data corruption usually occurs when you unplug the iPod without ejecting it first or if you drop the iPod while the hard drive is spinning (hard drive disk errors). Corruption errors can cause the iPod to freeze and may prevent CopyTrans and CopyTrans Manager from properly copying music back and forth.
How do you make an old iPod work?
Force restart your iPod
- Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and Home button until the screen turns off.
- Wait for your device to restart.
- Still need help? Plug into power, then try again.
What is the 4th generation iPod Touch?
The 4th Generation iPod Touch is also thinner than its previous versions, and is powered by the A4 Processor that runs both Apple’s iPhone 4 and iPad. The 2012, final-release version of the iPod Touch 4th Generation was available in 16 or 32 GB sizes.
How do I Hard Reset my iPod Touch?
If you are unable to restore your iPod using iTunes, you can hard reset your iPod. 4th generation iPods can be hard reset by booting while holding the menu and play/pause buttons. This should result in a quick dark screen followed by the standard Apple boot graphic.
What should I do if my iPod won’t turn on?
If your iPod’s problem isn’t so easily solved, read on. If your iPod won’t turn on, especially if it has not been used recently, you may simply have a drained battery. Plug your iPod into your computer or AC adapter and see if anything happens. Ideally your iPod will recognize it has been connected to a power source and charge its battery.
How do I know if my iPod display is bad?
If you hold the iPod up to your ear you should be able to hear the hard drive spinning. If the iPod sounds like it is working properly but nothing is visible, it is possible the display is bad and must be replaced. Your iPod turns on and appears to work, but when you plug in headphones or speakers, the audio doesn’t play properly.