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iPod Classic 7th Generation: My iPod is showing charged and not working

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:57:56 -0700

My ipod is showing charged and not working. It's changing and I'm not able to play anything

⟐ Answered September 04, 2023 at 4:57 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Computer doesn't recognize my iPod classic 7th gen. why? What should I

Mon, 15 May 2023 02:58:14 -0700

My computer doesn't recognized my ipod classic 7th gen. Why? What should I do?

⟐ Answer accepted May 15, 2023 at 2:58 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Screen flickering when plugged in

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:40:37 -0700

I have this iPod 7th gen 120 GB and when I plug it in the screen is stuck on the Apple logo and the screen flickers almost like a boot loop help is appreciated

⟐ Answered August 08, 2025 at 9:40 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Can I transfer my music back to my computer from my iPod Classic 7th g

Fri, 12 May 2023 20:47:19 -0700

Can I transfer my music back to my computer from my Ipod Classic 7th gen? How?

⟐ Answer edited May 12, 2023 at 20:47 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: iPod 7 gen not playing

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:17:22 -0700

Ipod apple logo appears but doesn't display menu or song list. does say from time to time connect to iTunes to restart but doesn't work

⟐ Answered March 24, 2026 at 15:17 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Why is my iPod classic blinking a white screen

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:09:14 -0700

its a blinking white screen when you cut it on and when you hold the menu button and the center button it flashes the apple logo

⟐ Answered October 30, 2025 at 6:09 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Click wheel on iPod 7th Gen stopped working. Rest of device is fine

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:23:04 -0700

The click wheel topped working. I can turn it on, and it is recognized by my Mac Mini. I cleaned the front with alcohol recently. Perhaps that is the cause? Can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented April 10, 2025 at 16:23 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Why is my iPod Classic making a clicking noise?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:37:27 -0700

My Ipod Classic has started making a clicking noise and just tells me to take it to the apple store to fix. Just wondering what actually could be wrong. It still charges fine, so I was thinking it might be the spin disk or a chip but not really 100% sure. Has anyone else had this issue and know what needs to be repaired?

⟐ Commented January 21, 2025 at 20:37 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Why is my iPod not increasing battery while charging but still works?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:23:27 -0700

Hi, I bought an iPod Classic 7, I noticed while charging my iPod it didn't increase in battery after leaving it on charging for several hours with a 3rd party cable that came with it. I tried several 5v bricks and even my computer but the battery would just stay the same. I plugged it out and watched it drain in about 3-4 hours playing songs before the 'please charge your ipod' I connected it to charging and it showed that boot up screen instantly, showed that it's charging but the battery indicator is not increasing. The person I got it from said that it was a new battery. I was also able to sync 600 songs with the same 3rd party cable in under 3 minutes.

⟐ Commented March 29, 2026 at 17:23 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Why does my iPod turn off when I play music? Its fully charged

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:12:08 -0700

Why does my ipod turn off when i start playing music? Its fully charged

⟐ Answered March 24, 2026 at 15:12 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Which battery for iPod 7th Gen Classic?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:26:21 -0700

Hi, I have a 7th Gen Classic 160GB - which battery do I need please?

⟐ Answer accepted February 02, 2026 at 9:26 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: iPod won't sync with itunes

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:17:36 -0700

I brought a new 7th gen classic as a Christmas present. I am unable to get it to sync with iTunes.

I have tried on an old pc with a previous/old version of iTunes. I get the message "iPod software update server could not be contacted. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active." ... and "There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod" It keeps asking to restore the iPod which then gives these messages.

We have just changed broadband provider. I have 2 other classics that work and sync without issue. Any help gratefully received.

⟐ Commented January 20, 2026 at 12:17 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: I have a iPod MC297J what battery do I need.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:02:19 -0700

I have a ipod MC297J what battery do I need.

⟐ Edited December 31, 2025 at 2:02 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Schematic diagram or Component list

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:37:45 -0700

I have a 7th gen classic where this capacitor fell off the motherboard, and i lost it

does anyone have schematics or any idea of what value piece this is supposed to be?

⟐ Commented December 01, 2025 at 16:37 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: itunes no identifica o reconoce mi iPod classic

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:39:34 -0700

Spanish: porque itunes no reconoce mi ipod classic 7th gen

English: iTunes does not identify or recognize my iPod classic

Because iTunes doesn't recognize my iPod classic 7th gen

⟐ Commented February 09, 2025 at 14:39 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: How to replace LCD?

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:50:50 -0700

How to replace LCD?

⟐ Answered October 12, 2024 at 16:50 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: My 30 pin connector is broken!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:23:10 -0700

Can my 30 pin connector be replaced?

⟐ Answer edited March 21, 2024 at 16:23 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Cannot sync iPod to iTunes,

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:24:00 -0700

Ipod classic struggling to sync with iTunes even after restoring and resetting

⟐ Answered March 14, 2024 at 9:24 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Memory dropped to 128gb after restore

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:06:40 -0700

6 years ago I had my 160gb ipod classic 6th7th gen upgraded to 500gb ssd. Worked fine untill last week when the screen displayed sad face and cross and instructed to connect to itunes and restore. I was not running Rockbox and instead the logic board was changed during the upgrade. Since the restore the device is showing only 128gb, any ideas how to fix?

⟐ Answered January 22, 2024 at 18:06 MST

iPod Classic 7th Generation: iPod Classic A1238 continually restarts

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:16:09 -0700

I replaced my 160gb hard drive in iPod classic because the original hard drive was defective. Now the iPod continually reboots. It starts up to the Apple logo and within a few seconds shuts down and restarts. Never ending. I was able to get the iPod into disc mode and connected it to my computer. The computer sees the iPod but iTunes does not. I can read the contents of the hard drive through file explorer. What else can I try?

⟐ Commented December 09, 2023 at 6:16 MST