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iPod Touch: How to fix boot loop?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:19:58 -0700

When i plug it into my charger it doesent show the emty battery it just shows the apple logo and turns off then again trns on and on and on. Help.

⟐ Commented August 27, 2026 at 6:19 MST

iPod Nano 4th Generation: My iPod only works when its charging.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:20:44 -0700

My iPod 4th generation nano only works when plugged in. I have left it plugged into ac power overnight, and in the morning it shows it's complete, but when I unplug it, the screen goes dark and the device loses power. When I try to turn it on by holding the play button nothing happens, I try to reset it by holding the menu and center button for 6-30 seconds and also nothing happens. The device was used rarely from purchase and has been sitting without a charge for at least a year. I can listen to music while it's plugged in and "charging" but when I disconnect it from the ac power cord its a dead duck. If anyone can help me I'd be greatful.

⟐ Answered August 20, 2026 at 21:20 MST

Innioasis Y1: I have broken the screen on my Y1.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:52:37 -0700

I have broken the screen on my Y1. Is there anywhere I can buy a screen/guide on how to replace it?

Thanks so much! Love this little device.

-Grant Martin

⟐ Commented August 19, 2026 at 8:52 MST

Sony MZ-1: Hold switch isn't working.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:09:00 -0700

Hello,

I just recently put back together a Sony MZ-1 Walkman because it wasn't accepting or rejecting the minidisk, and now the Hold Switch doesn't work. Any ideas to why this is happening?

Thanks,

iPod Classic: Kit needed for battery and hdd replacement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:21:24 -0700

I have a specialist screwdriver kit which I used to open an old MacBook. I want to replace the battery in my iPod 6th thin so I am going to buy the iFixit Opening Tool. Do I need anything other tools for this repair and maybe an SSD upgrade in future?

⟐ Answered August 18, 2026 at 8:21 MST

MP3 Digital Player L: Where can I find replacement parts

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:51:28 -0700

Where can I find replacement parts for this?

⟐ Answered August 12, 2026 at 23:51 MST

Sony Walkman TPS-L2: Why is my tps-l2 Walkman playing with one ear?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:55:18 -0700

I was wondering if anyone could answer this but, 2 months ago, I bought a tps-l2 Walkman and fixed the belt, it went smoothly in the at first, able to play in two ears, until the next day was when it started playing in one ear, I tried a new pair of headphones and see if it was the headphones, still played in one ear, I cleaned the jack and check again, still played in one ear, I tried several attempts but none, could anyone help me and guide me to repair the playing in one ear problem?

⟐ Answered August 12, 2026 at 8:55 MST

iPod 3rd Generation: I replaced battery, but will not charge. Battery with exclamation sign

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:31:07 -0700

I resurrected my long-dead 3rd Generation 40GB ipod by installing a new battery. It worked for a few minutes and then died. I presumed the battery had a little charge in it and then ran out. When I went to charge it again, I got the battery with exclamation point symbol. It will not charge. I am not sure what to make of this. Perhaps the charging port isn't working, but then again when I plug in a charger, it reacts by displayed the sign (so it is registering the cord). Is it worth trying to replace the port? I am using the only power cord I have - an iPhone 4S cord. It is 30 point I believe, which I think is the right one. Any help would be much appreciated before I try to buy another one on ebay to cannibalize the charging port/dock!

⟐ Answered August 11, 2026 at 2:31 MST

iPod 3rd Generation: I changed the batterie but it doesn't charge,

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:22:10 -0700

I changed the battery but it only display the battery with a interrogation sing

⟐ Answered August 11, 2026 at 2:22 MST

iPod 3rd Generation: Cannot get cover open and damaged large too in the process

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:13:05 -0700

I tried to open the case on my iPod G3 to replace the battery. I could not get the case open and damaged the large tool in the process. (The sharp edge is completely ruined!) The small tool appears to be useful but is also showing signs of wear. Is there another tool that could be used or could I get a replacement. I know the instructions said it would be difficult, but it was more difficult than I expected.

Billy Blanchard

Thousand Oaks, Ca.

⟐ Answered August 11, 2026 at 2:13 MST

iPod 3rd Generation: Why won't the iPod turn on?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:03:27 -0700

Hello All Hopeful Helpers,

My 3rd gen. iPod 10 GB with the 4 buttons above with touch wheel won't start up at all. I've tried to hit the play button then the center wheel button alternately but it just won't turn on. (The Hold switch is not on.)

Can anyone help? I miss my music!

⟐ Commented August 11, 2026 at 2:03 MST

iPod 3rd Generation: Is there a Hack for Charging from USB instead of Firewire?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:14:49 -0700

Is there a way that the charging components inside a 3rd-gen iPod can be changed from Firewire to USB ?

With so many USB car chargers available that make it easy to carry USB-charge-able devices, carrying a 3rd-gen iPod that solely charges via Firewire is truly a pain in the neck.

I have 2 car charge ports in our vehicle, one is usually occupied by the GPS, the other one rotates between when my wife wants to charge her iPhone with the 2-port USB charger, and when I want to charge the iPod 3rd-gen with the Firewire charger. Even though the iPod 3rd-gen charges solely through Firewire, it would be much more convenient if both devices could both share the USB charger with 2 ports.

I found a hack on the Instructables site that someone posted to modify a USB charger to charge a 3rd-gen iPad Nano, (http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a...), though I suspect it would work the same way for a regular 3rd-gen iPod. This however, doesn't completely solve my question, it only keeps a dedicated charger for the iPod and doesn't make it flexible enough to use a "regular" USB car charger that might have 2 ports.

Everyone I've spoken to doesn't have any suggestions since it requires a Firewire charge, so they suggest ditching a perfectly good working 40GB iPod for something newer. I refuse to give up a functioning device I paid close to $400 many years ago. What can I do to make this device work with a USB charger ?

⟐ Answer edited August 11, 2026 at 6:14 MST

iPod Nano 3rd Generation: Doesn't charge, bad battery or bad battery connection?

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:27:48 -0700

Hello fellow iFixers!

So I recently bought a 3rd Gen 8GB iPod Nano from my local E-waste store, and was described to have a bad battery. When I first tried to charge it, it would just boot-loop. But just recently, it finally managed to get into the main iPodOS, but would shut off as soon as it would be disconnected from the charger or laptop/desktop. Is this a case of a bad battery, a bad battery connection, or a corrupt storage drive? I am already going to try to restore the iPod to see if that made a difference, but if that doesn't work, would it be the two other problems, or something more?

Many thanks,

⟐ Answer accepted August 08, 2026 at 7:27 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: How to replace hold switch with new one

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:17:29 -0700

hold switch broke and need to install new one. Can anyone help?

⟐ Answer edited August 07, 2026 at 2:17 MST

Samsung YP-P3: How can I fix samsung mp3 yp-u2?

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:34:36 -0700

it charges but do not play on

⟐ Commented August 01, 2026 at 7:34 MST

iPod Touch 1st Generation: Unlock the screen and

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:45:15 -0700

My iPod touch 1g screen is not letting me slide it open

⟐ Answered July 31, 2026 at 8:45 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod Touch 5 Boot Loop & Won’t Restore

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:10:48 -0700

I’m hoping someone has seen this before. I have an iPod touch 5th generation that I’m trying to save because it has old photos on it.

Here’s what’s happening:

If it’s unplugged, it does absolutely nothing and won’t power on.
If it’s connected to a wall charger, it immediately starts boot looping (Apple logo for about 5 seconds, black screen for about 3 seconds, then repeats indefinitely).
The moment I unplug it, it shuts off immediately.
I replaced the battery with a brand new iFixit battery, but the behavior didn’t change.
The iPod can enter Recovery Mode and DFU Mode, and my computer recognizes it.
However, when I try to Update or Restore it using Apple Devices, iTunes, or 3uTools, the instant I click Update/Restore, the iPod exits Recovery Mode, goes black, and then shows the low battery screen. It never gets to the Apple logo with the progress bar.

Has anyone experienced this before or know what hardware issue could cause these symptoms? I’m hoping to repair the iPod without losing the data if possible, so I’d like to avoid restoring it unless absolutely necessary.

⟐ Commented July 29, 2026 at 21:10 MST

iPod Touch 4th Generation: Multiple small grey spots appearing on screen

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:32:25 -0700

My son's ipod touch developed one small grey spot that we assumed was due to pressing too hard. However over the weeks more have appeared and are blocking out parts of the screen. They are not wet spots and do not move. Ive attached a picture. How can this be resolved?

⟐ Commented July 28, 2026 at 21:32 MST

iPod Nano 3rd Generation: New battery, Nano 3 freaking out

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:49:07 -0700

Did a battery change recently and the iPod is reacting oddly to it.

When unplugged the battery holds charge quite well, and when plugged in it will immediately show a full battery icon with a lightning bolt inside of it. When in the diagnostics tool, the battery reads as 3.779V and the charging value as 100mA. It has undergone a factory wipe, and is detected by my PC with no issues.

I'm at my wits end here, any advice?

Element GC-1020: Where can I get a screen rep

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:15:09 -0700

I wanna fix my m p three player.But I need a new screen display.Where can I purchase this