The iPod is 20 months old. It has been riding in the glove box of my car, hooked to an internal Pioneer adapter. It's only taken out of the car to update. Two days ago, when I started the car, the indash stereo face plate just started flashing the name of each song for about half a second and then flashing the next and the next and the next...
I have "reset" (by pushing the Select and Menu buttons at the same time and holding them down for 10 seconds)
I have gone through the "restore" process
I have updated iTunes on my PC
I have connected the iPod to the PC and run disk defragment
I have run the PCs "disk analyzer" on the iPod and found no errors
After restoring when I connect I''m asked to name the iPod
The PC "sees" the iPod
iPod's name shows up in iTunes left hand menu when connected
iTunes Library partially loads (1/10th) on iPod then "unknown error" message shows on PC.
iPod will then play 1-2 sec of each song before jumping to next song.
Any ideas?
2006-10-04 04:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by ScubaGuy 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
It is more than likely your iPods hard drive. I am going to hope that you have gotten AppleCare on your iPod because to replace the iPod out-of-warrenty usually ends up being the cost of a new iPod.
I would strongly suggest that you take it to your closest Apple Store and talk with someone at the Genius Bar.
I think the best solution for you is to ask about Apple's iPod Recycling Program. They will take your old iPod and give you %10 off the cost of a new one
2006-10-04 06:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by JetwingX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be possible that your ipod is fried. ipods are not generally known for their longevity. and don't even think about trying to get it repaired from apple. you've tried all the recommended solutions to fix your ipod and nothing has worked. you can send it to apple and let them figure out what is wrong with it, but chances are they'll tell you that it's broken and needs a whole lot of repairs. I'd suggest seriously in getting another, less expensive and more durable MP3 player. giveup on your ipod. you're not the only one who's desperately tried to ressurect their ipod from hell. so far, no one I know has done it successsfully,
2006-10-04 05:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Ipod is probably due for a baterry change (inside). You can send to the Apple manufacturer nearyou and get it done. It will cost you around 80-100 US dollars.
One more thing, did you download the song from different sources apart from Itunes? Someone told me Ipod could get effected by virus also.
Get it checked..
2006-10-04 05:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried finding a mac that has itunes, possibly run disk utlilty, format the ipod then put your music back on with the pc, check apples website for more info.
www.apple.com
2006-10-04 05:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try removing the battery for a 5 minutes and put it back in again. Then use iPod software updateer to restore the software again.
2006-10-04 05:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am currently on my second ipod my first ipod (3g) stoped working after 1 and a half years but what happend to yours happend to mine after i droped it.
my advice to you is to take it into your nearest apple center and see what they can do, but i think by the sounds of things your will be to old for them to do anything, unfortuiantely i had to buy a new 1 :(
it sounds like you have done everythink possible to try and fix it, i dont think there is anythink else you can do unfoutniately.
good luck.
2006-10-04 05:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by foolish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully your next iPod will work better?
2006-10-04 05:01:19 · answer #7 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋