Apple ipod 20gb mp3 player 4th gen m9282lla as is white. I did everything listed in this walkthrough and i still get the sad face, and the ipod is not. The second thing you will need is your sync cable, and also a wall charger. Even if it needs to run rockbox as opposed to the stock ios. I wanted to change my ipod s hdd to an ssd drive but here is the deal. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them.
One possible fix for ipods with hard drive issues mac os. He demonstrates how to force the ipod into disk mode, leading you through, step by step. I was dying all day whne my ipod messed up especially in math, and my friends was doing the same thing because i synced hers for her. We provide ipod restore software for data recovery on your ipod my ipod is displaying a sad face icon if your ipod displays a sad ipod icon it is usually not a good sign. Apple ipod classic 5th 6th 7th generation 30gb 60gb 80gb 120gb 160gb all colors. We provide ipod restore software for data recovery on your ipod. Yes, we actually use them as a video source too saves carting. Sep 10, 2008 4th generation ipod sad face fix posted on september 10, 2008 by joshua 15 comments so i recently got my girlfriend a new mp3 player, and as she was showing it off, her sister says that she has an ipod, but that it doesnt work anymore. If you are able to force ipod into disk mode, then it may not be a hardware issue, and you should try to restore your ipod with the latest software. This video shows us how to fix an ipod that is displaying a folder icon and exclamation mark warning and does not function.
As of may 28, 2019, only the ipod touch 7th generation remains in production like other digital music players, some versions of the ipod can serve as. Functionality our ipods have only apple authentic parts, no 3rd party, cheap, unauthentic parts installed. Details about apple ipod classic 5th, 6th, or 7th generation 30gb, 60gb, 80gb, 120gb, 160gb 45 day guarantee. If you cannot force your ipod into disk mode and the sad face icon persists, then your ipod has a hardware issue. This quick start guide will teach you how to use recover my ipod data recovery software to recover your lost or deleted ipod files.
Apple ipod classic 5th, 6th, or 7th generation 30gb, 60gb. As any ipod owner knows, the dreaded sad face icon is not a good sign at all. In addition, using this smart tool, you can easily perform photo recovery from ipod mini in simple steps. For our illustrations, weve used a 5g ipod with video, but the steps for. Find great deals on ebay for ipod classic 80gb and ipod classic 160gb. Pressing any button will power on your ipod, and you should be able to hear the new drive spin up. How to fix a sad face ipod original this really works. That may or may not be the case, but if your ipod is hosed, it doesnt necessarily. Connecting to your computer with older ipod software can lead to these same results. Feb 14, 2017 the ipod classic is an enduring icon steve cassidy shows you how to give it a new lease of life with an ssd and a new battery two years on, and this article is still remarkably popular. This will fix most of the software problems with your ipod. In most cases, the sad ipod icon indicates a hardware issue. How do you fix sad face ipod with exclama apple community. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your ipod randomly skips songs or has sync errors.
Hi guys i bought a ipod 5th generation 30gb video off ebay with a supposedly duff battery. Securing an ipods hard drive ipod classic 1st5th generation. Great, except your average 30gb ipods capacity is just not adequate, and neither. I was listening to my ipod classic in the car and picked a song and it crashed. Early apple products prices rocket with ipod classic.
Once you achieve this he tells you how to connect the ipod to your computer and. I recently changed the battery, headphonehold button and back piece to my 5th gen ipod, and ive restored it a couple of. Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your ipod. My 30gb ipod classic has a sad face and does not turn on. Oct 17, 2006 sometimes when i boot up my ipod, it freezes at the apple logo for about 15 seconds then i get the sad face icon. We are able to help the majority of our customers solve hardware or software related issues over email. The ipod classic stylized and marketed as ipod classic and formerly just ipod is a portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc there were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. Whether it has been dropped or the icon just showed up, it is definitely something to have concern about. So i tried an 80 gb ipod with the same disk, reformatted to fat32. Second theory, sometimes, when you open frist time an ipod, first time for the ipod, not for u some connections get losse in some points, and is a coincidense when you replace a display for example and get a sad face, or like my case, for replace a battery a get the. The ipod is a line of portable media players and multipurpose pocket computers designed and marketed by apple inc. Read this chapter to learn about the features of ipod classic, how to use its controls, and more. Recover my ipod is for windows computers only and will not run on a mac.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Apple ipod 5th generation classic 30gb disassembly for repair or upgrade duration. How to open an ipod classic 5th generation aka ipod video duration. With its sad set of xx eyes, you know you have got a problem. The video description clearly states that this video will not fix all sad face ipods. Sep 10, 2019 this tool has capabilities of restoring data from all types ipod such as ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod shuffle and ipod nano. One thing i personally noticed on the 30gb ipod video loaded with 18,000 songs. If youre fixing a mini, you might also consider a hair dryer to melt the. Please read the full compatibility chart and product pages for exact model information and other limitations. A number of people have asked about upgrading ipod hard drives what to buy, how to prepare, and how to perform the upgrade so here are all the technical details. If youve never worked inside an ipod before, this is certainly an advanced tutorial, but dont let that scare you.
Most common when the sad face icon appears is, that the hard drive is corrupteddamaged. Download recover my ipod by clicking on the download button at the top of this page. I performed a restore and the same thing happened as on the pc whereby it came back to a sad face screen after rebooting. Sometimes when i boot up my ipod, it freezes at the apple logo for about 15 seconds then i get the sad face icon. When i connect it to my mac in disk mode it detect the ipod as if nothing were wrong.
Your comment about stuck hard drive sounded logic to me. We have adapters which will fit the following models ipod videos, ipod classics, and ipod photos. If you are able to force ipod into disk mode, then it may not be a hardware issue, and. A report found that many of the classic ipod are worth thousands of dollars as long as it is still in the box. While playing music or video the ipod will occasionally freeze for a few seconds while playing.
Cosmetic condition the ipods we have in stock are mostly in good condition, but will vary from acceptable condition average amount of wear to good condition some wear, but less than average. Follow the link and set the ipod to disk mode, then hook it up to a computer and restore it via itunes. Occasionally, a bad logic board will show a sad face icon on the screen, however its more likely an issue with the hard drive. Once you have read this information please move to. A report found that many of the classic ipod are worth thousands of dollars. Having updated software will also prevent other future problems, too. Replacement logic board for apple ipod 4th generation. My ipod classic crashed and showed the sad face after every reset hold down menu and home buttons. These ipods are fully functional, quality checked, and are backed by our 45 day guarantee. Recover ipod files after a sad face icon with recover my ipod. My 30gb ipod video 5th gen is stuck at the apple logo, the backlight does not on. Oct 07, 2011 ipod 4th generation hard drive replacement sad face 20gb 40gb tutorial gadgetmenders. Early apple products prices rocket with ipod classic fetching.
Does your ipod sometimes get so messed up that a simple restart wont fix it, and getting an appointment at the apple store will take 2 weeksonly to have some genius tell you that you need to restore your ipod. We provide ipod restore software to allow data recovery on your ipod. How to upgrade an ipod for 2018 with flash memory and a new. Upgrade to my ipod video to 256gb ssd macrumors forums. So my ipod 5th gen 30gb turns on to the sad face screen and then goes to the. Has anyone successfully tried a 512gb sdxc card in a 2nd gen mini. Upon restarting however the ipod goes back into the sad face screen. Mar 10, 2009 sad face icon on your ipod repair tutorial. Apple ipod 20gb mp3 player 4th gen m9282lla as is white box. My ipod 5th gen video 60gb doesnt have the same logic board connector for the. At first i smacked on a pile of papers with the screen facing up and without success. Ipod classic 5th generation 30gb manual your ipod is multilingual and can be set to display one of many languages.
Reset your ipod using the commands detailed here, and immediately hold the disk mode keys as soon as the screen blanks for the. When i plug it into the usb connector i get a very low battery message for a while then it goes to the apple, followed by. How to upgrade an ipod for 2018 with flash memory and a. There are a number of things that can go wrong with an ipod, but, like any other computer, the majority of the ailments are harddrive based, usually taking the form of a boot error. Jun 05, 2008 as any ipod owner knows, the dreaded sad face icon is not a good sign at all. I tried resetting it dozens of times and it makes this annoying weird sound and keeps on resetting and resetting even when i dont press a button. Unless the drive is preloaded with precisely the correct software, you will get a sad ipod face. As you follow along, he explains all the tools and supplies you will need to get started on this project. Seems to work with my 60 gig ipod photo though i did break one of the clips trying to open mine. If you ipod is making a clicking sound and the sad ipod image appears on your screen, then the hard drive most. Thank you for helping us maintain cnet s great community. If your ipod cant be forced into disk mode then it has a.
Fix dead no power ipod fix water damagecan fix sad face replace damaged boardthis replacement logic board for the ipod 4th generation model is mainly used to fix issues related to no power. Hi, i just buy an ipod video g5 30gb 15 days ago, cheap, about. Mar 05, 2007 there are a number of things that can go wrong with an ipod, but, like any other computer, the majority of the ailments are harddrive based, usually taking the form of a boot error. I did everything listed in this walkthrough and i still get the sad face, and the ipod is not recognized by my pc therefore, cant do the itunes restore process. To use ipod classic, you put music, videos, photos, and other files on your computer and then add them to ipod classic. The one ipod classic model that uses a thicker dualplatter hard drive, and therefore has a thicker backplate, is the ipod classic 6th generation 160gb model. I have looked all over and found a fix that really works, my 60gig ipod color. In this video, harrymedan offers a doityourself remedy to fix an ipod that has the sad face warning screen on it. When you get your enclosure, i suggest running a surface scan using aomei, then shutdown computer before removing to reinstall in to the ipod. Please remember that sometimes a sad face ipod can not be fixed but if it.
After a few reboots, it will finally boot up and i can play music. By initiating the ipod version of a reboot, you reload the ipods software. The first thing you have to do with the ipod is to reset the ipod by holding down the. Fix ipod classic red xfix ipod classic clickingfix ipod classic sync issuesfix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 160gb 6th generation shows a redx support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. Ive replaced it and still get the same problem on screen, i press one of the main buttons and the apple logo appears. When i plug it into the usb connector i get a very low battery message for a while then it goes to the apple, followed by the sad face again, then it loops back. This tool has capabilities of restoring data from all types ipod such as ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod shuffle and ipod nano. The first version was released on october 23, 2001, about 8 1. The lowest replacement for any ipod classic hard drive is the toshiba mk3008gal 30gb hard drive, which is the ipod video 30gb oem hdd.
Last week, i managed to fix up my daughters ipod with the same problem. I had to format the ssd before i put in the ipod, and that required another msata to usb external hard drive housing that i also bought on amazon. Most people think their ipod is completely broken when this sad face. The first thing you will need is obviously the ipod, typically the 1st generation to 5th generation ipod.
My ipod has an exclamation mark and folder logo on the lcd. Now when i get it started up i get the black bg w apple followed by the dreaded sad face then a fade out. The ipod classic is an enduring icon steve cassidy shows you how to give it a new lease of life with an ssd and a new battery two years on, and this article is still remarkably popular. Oct 28, 2007 ipod is not recognized in my computer windows or ipod not recognized in finder mac os x solution. Find great deals on ebay for ipod 30gb and ipod 30gb 5th generation.
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