iPod Question

[imported_Cameron]

I've got a video iPod that will not turn on. I've tried to restart it, but that won't work either. Any helpful suggestions?

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: Cameron
I've got a video iPod that will not turn on. I've tried to restart it, but that won't work either. Any helpful suggestions?

ebay it?

 

[mzkhadir]

have you tried charging or resetting it ?





This is what I see on apple website:

Your iPod won't turn on
Find out what to do if your iPod won't turn on.



Several things could prevent iPod from turning on. Check each cause in this order to find out what's wrong.

Make sure the Hold switch is off
Check to see if the Hold switch is on. It's located on the top of iPod. When it's in the on position, you'll see an orange patch.

To turn the hold switch off, slide it until you no longer see the orange patch.

Press any button to turn on iPod.

Make sure the battery is charged
iPod won't turn on if the battery is empty. Instead, a low battery screen appears for about 3 seconds when you try to turn it on.



To charge your iPod, connect your iPod to your computer's built-in 6-pin FireWire or high-powered USB port or connect it to the Apple iPod Power Adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Note: iPod models without a Click Wheel cannot be charged via USB. iPod shuffle requires a high-power USB port to charge. iPod nano and Fifth Generation iPod can charge via USB or FireWire, but they require USB to sync with iTunes. If you're not sure what iPod model you have, click here.

If you are connecting via USB and the battery is completely discharged, there may be up to a 30-minute delay before iPod powers up. Click here for more information.

Reset iPod
If iPod still does not turn on or appears to be "frozen" you may need to reset it. When you reset iPod all your songs and files are saved. Some customized settings may be lost.

Let iPod's battery drain
In rare cases, iPod might get into a state in which it needs to be drained completely before it can be reset. If iPod didn't turn on after you reset it, follow these steps:

Disconnect iPod from all power sources and leave it disconnected for about 24 hours.

Reconnect iPod to the Apple iPod Power Adapter or computer and reset it.
Update iPod's software
If iPod turns on after you reset it, download the latest version of the iPod Software Updater, and update iPod.

Additional information
If you have tried the solutions above and iPod still won't turn on, check the following:

Make sure iPod is the only device in your FireWire or USB chain. Disconnect everything but the mouse, keyboard, and your iPod, then see if it will turn on.

Make sure you are using the FireWire or USB cable that came with your iPod, and that the cable is in good condition.

Try connecting iPod to the built-in port of a different computer to see if that works.

 

[imported_Cameron]

Originally posted by: mzkhadir
have you tried charging or resetting it ?

I put it on the charger last night, and when I woke up it was off and would not turn on. I don't know if it make any difference or not, but it was not ejected from iTunes.

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: Cameron

Originally posted by: mzkhadir
have you tried charging or resetting it ?

I put it on the charger last night, and when I woke up it was off and would not turn on. I don't know if it make any difference or not, but it was not ejected from iTunes.

try letting the battery drain and see what happens

 

[ultimatebob]

You made sure that the lock switch isn't on, right?

 

[imported_Cameron]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
You made sure that the lock switch isn't on, right?

lol, yes.