iFixit - Answers With Device "iPod Nano 1st Generation"

iPod Nano 1st Generation: iPod in mac format, want to retreive files , only have PC

Thu, 17 May 2018 21:54:50 -0700

I bought an Ipod from an online site and when it arrived it had a lot of great songs on it that suited my taste but when i connected it to my PC to "extract" the files from it i found it to be in MAC format.

Is there a way to "back up" this ipod onto my windows PC without reformatting the ipod and losing the data contained on it?

I want to retrieve these files but only have windows PC

Thank you in advance

⟐ Answer deleted May 17, 2018 at 21:54 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: can't remember code

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 05:26:02 -0700

how do i reset a code when i cant remember my old code to unlock it

⟐ Commented November 12, 2017 at 5:26 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: How do you unlock your iPod?

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:45:47 -0700

I accidentally locked my iPod but forget the code! How do I unlock it?

⟐ Answered October 18, 2023 at 9:45 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Audiobooks download to iTunes, but won't sync to iPod Nano?

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:16:13 -0700

I purchased a book and downloaded to my iTunes menu. The book appears in the library, and in audiobooks but will not sync to my iPod device.

I have restored, reset original settings, started over, and still no sync. I can see the book in the library and in playlist/audiobooks so I know it downloaded.

⟐ Answer deleted October 10, 2019 at 19:16 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: How can I get a user manual?

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:39:56 -0700

How can I get a user manual?

⟐ Commented August 20, 2022 at 3:39 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Battery, or software issue?

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:41:49 -0700

My ipod has had trouble with battery life. I will let it charge to full capacity, then walk out with it and within 5 minutes the battery bar falls to 75%, then 50%, then back to 75%, then 25%, etc. Then recently it kept freezing every time I selected a song. It was so bad I wasn't able to do anything but let it sit and come back the next day and try again. Today I used it and it would just shut off each time I played a song, then it showed something saying I need to do a fix or find an update or something, I can't remember. I'm currently recharging it again until it's full. Does it sound like a battery issue, or maybe a virus that was downloaded somehow to it, or both? Is there any software fixes out there if it is a software issue?

⟐ Answered December 08, 2009 at 16:41 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Sound is not working right (only sound from left ear plug)!

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:16:04 -0700

I would like to fix it myself! Is that possible?

The problem is: the music only comes out of the left earplug and when I squuze or push my Ipod then the music comes out of the right earplug. This does not last long when you ride the bike or walk it starts to act weird and then the music only comes out of the left one.

What to do!!!

⟐ Answer deleted May 17, 2011 at 13:16 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: locked up and don't know the code

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:07:12 -0700

My daughter put in a code and now I can't get into it she is only 5 and don't even know what she did

⟐ Answer accepted August 24, 2012 at 13:07 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Lost grounding strap while changing battery. Is it needed?

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:04:33 -0700

When changing out to a new battery I have misplaced or lost my grounding strap. Is there a substitute I could use to ground the battery? If not, is there someplace I can purchase one.

Will the Ipod function without it?

iPod Nano 1st Generation Battery & Logic Board Replacement

Found small braided copper line....will try and use it for the same purpose.

⟐ Answered May 31, 2011 at 2:04 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: I forgot the code to my iPod nano 1st gen

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:05:51 -0700

i forgot the code to my ipod nano 1st generation. and my computer doesnt have itunes installed. am i out of luck?

⟐ Commented January 04, 2026 at 10:05 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: I think I fried my iPod with the wrong power source.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:50:23 -0700

I plugged my iPod into my inMotion speakers, but it turns out I had the wrong power adapter connecting the speakers to the wall. The speakers say DC IN 5V, and the adapter says 9V 1.11a.

I didn't know it was the wrong adapter until I inserted my iPod and the speakers (still off) started making a buzzing sound. The iPod then displayed: Connect to iTunes to restore. When I felt the upper back case, it was hot, and now it won't turn on at all. I've tried connecting to iTunes (nothing happened), reseting (nothing) and trying another power source (nothing).

What part of my iPod do I need to replace?

⟐ Answered June 07, 2020 at 10:50 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Not responsive to trackwheel.

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:04:47 -0700

Powers On ok, but that is all it does. Cannot scroll to any menu.

⟐ Commented March 07, 2012 at 8:04 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Alternative to An Ifixit battery.

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:54:30 -0700

I am having trouble find a battery for it,
Ifixit doesn't have any, And I can't find I good one on amazon, ebay, or newegg...

Any help Is appreciated!

⟐ Commented April 04, 2023 at 11:54 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: How to clean out the mess the battery made?

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:14:06 -0700

So I think this was the faulty battery that never got replaced by apples fault.
It still turns on but the battery is degraded.

How should I clean this?

⟐ Answer edited February 22, 2023 at 6:14 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Tried Installing New Click Wheel, Didn't Solve the Problem

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:41:32 -0700

I'm repairing a Nano (1st Gen.) for a family member. It was clear his click wheel was non-functional because it wouldn't scroll nor would the action button work. However, the Reset key combo worked, which, in my mind, meant the logic board was sound and reinforced my opinion on the faulty click wheel. So I bought a new one from iFixit, have attempted installing it three times. Click wheel still doesn't work. Restored it from iTunes for fun, still no-go. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Isaac T.

⟐ Answer accepted October 05, 2013 at 21:41 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: A white screen in iPod, only works when charger is plugged in

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:54:28 -0700

My iPod only works when I plug in the charger, it won't work at all while i stop recharging. I've already change the battery, but when I turn it on again with the charger it only appear a plain white screen. Still, doesn't work while i put off the charger...can you help me please...?

⟐ Answer accepted September 30, 2013 at 19:54 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: My lock button is broke

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 03:34:58 -0700

The hold switch comes up on the top left corner of the screen even when its in the unlock position. I think its something thats wrong inside of the iPod?

⟐ Answer accepted September 28, 2013 at 3:34 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: we cannot increase the volume and we have never put a password

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:54:00 -0700

need to know how to increase volume. it is asking for a password and it has never had a password

⟐ Answered December 28, 2009 at 17:54 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: ipod nano not working

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:14:56 -0700

unable to play songs

select playlists first song comes up and it skips to second song third song forth song etc...

⟐ Answered December 08, 2009 at 10:14 MST

iPod Nano 1st Generation: Why is my computer not recognizing iPod 1st Gen Nano?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:14:19 -0700

I recently bought a used iPod nano 1st gen. I hooked it up via usb cable to my computer, it charges fine but it is not recognized by my computers USB removable hardware. I have 4th GEN nano that works fine the same USB cable. I tried resetting the 1st GEN nano and it doesn't solve the problem. What could it be?

⟐ Answered July 28, 2020 at 15:14 MST