My iPod Nano wheel won't work. It turns on but I can do anything with it.?

Question

I have an iPod Nano and I had left it in my car. Now I can't do anything with it. It turns on but I can't select anything, turn up the volumn, or turn it off. Someone help please.

I have done the hold select and menu and it does restart but I still don't have any control over the wheel.

Answer 1

Did you try resetting it?

Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)

Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
Tip: If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.
To reset iPod, iPod (scroll wheel), iPod (touch wheel), and iPod (dock connector)


Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)

Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously until the Apple/iPod logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn't set to go to sleep.

If you are still unable to reset your iPod, use only one finger from one hand to press the Center (Select) button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Menu button.

When you reset iPod all your music and files are saved, but some customized settings may be lost. Date and time is preserved (unless the iPod reset itself because it had no power and then was reconnected to power). Other customized settings, such as Bookmarks, On-The-Go Playlists, Shuffle, Backlight timer, and so forth are preserved from the last time the hard drive turned on.

iPod not responding
If your iPod does not respond to these steps, see additional steps in the "iPod troubleshooting basics and service FAQ".

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, everything is unique, so while steps work for a lot of people, there's tons out there like you, but instead of trying, they said screw it and bought a new one, so good job. But, keep in mind you may have to buy a new one. Now, since Apple doesn't have a physical reset button, you have to do it like this. Plug in your ipod, go to itunes, then do the restore. If that doesn't work, then go to my computer and format it, then plug it into your computer again (itunes). Just google how to format ipod to figure out how to format it (erase everything, then you can start over).

Answer 4

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My iPod Nano wheel won't work. It turns on but I can do anything with it.?
I have an iPod Nano and I had left it in my car. Now I can't do anything with it. It turns on but I can't select anything, turn up the volumn, or turn it off. Someone help please.

Answer 5

I am having the same problem. My nano was working fine up until yesterday when it froze. I have reset several times with no result. I have been unable to find additional information regarding this problem other than the typical "reset" fix. One discussion board on Apple.com suggested dismantling the nano and rearranging the components inside, but I don't feel comfortable with such an expensive piece of equipment.

Answer 6

my botten wheel wont even work or click on to enything,. wont even restart
i tryed cleaning it out threw my computer ect and nothing