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iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Possible to swap storage drive?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:32:46 -0700

After using it for 20 years and putting weird Rockbox - related stuff on it my iPod nano 2's drive is now completely broken. It became a RAW drive a while ago and now my computer can't even format it. I'd like to swap a new storage chip onto the Nano 2 but I have no idea what kind I should buy and the max storage it would support. Can anyone confirm what kind of chip I should buy and the largest amount of storage it would support? thanks in advance🤓

⟐ Commented March 25, 2026 at 0:32 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: My friend smashed the screen

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:18:55 -0700

I got this iPod at the thrift store and my friend smashed into my desk and the screen looks like this

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why is it when I push a jack all the way the right side is silent

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:18:30 -0700

when i push an audio jack all the way in then only the left side plays music but when i dont plug it in fully i can hear both sides but not panned audio

⟐ Answered February 11, 2026 at 3:18 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Nano 2nd Gen Do you do battery changes or is this for the user only?

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:38:58 -0700

Do you perform battery replacements or must the purchaser perform it?

⟐ Answered May 19, 2025 at 16:38 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why is my screen all white?

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:57:00 -0700

My screen is white, completely blank. Nothing unusual happened that could have cause it to blank out.

⟐ Commented May 16, 2025 at 6:57 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: How to fix iPod nano stuck on hold?

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:40:40 -0700

Hey! I am trying to look at what is in an old iPod nano 2nd generation that was my older sisters. It is now stuck on hold and I can see the lock icon on the screen. The iPod turns on and charged fine I believe. I have tried to reset it but for some reason it isn’t working even if I hold down the menu and middle button, I don’t think that would really help with the iPod being stuck on hold anyway. I have opened the top of the iPod and taken out the little silver box that has the red switch on it because I read that taking it out has helped other people, but my iPod is still stuck on hold even after taking it out. So, I was wondering if there’s anything else I could do, maybe there’s a wire I could just cut that would get rid of the hold entirely? Please help as best as you can, I just want to see listen to the music on it for nostalgia. Thank you.

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod not recognized by iTunes

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:06:31 -0700

Picked up a broken Nano 2nd gen 2GB to mess around with, and it wouldn't charge, show any signs of life, or get detected by a computer, whether PC or Mac. I installed a replacement battery, and now a PC or Mac will react when it's plugged in, but the screen still doesn't light up, or show any image. Also, when in iTunes on either my Mac or PC, a message pops up that says "iTunes cannot recognize this iPod at this time.". after dismissing it and pushing any button with the hold switch off on the iPod, the message appears again. There is still nothing that appears on the screen, even though it visually appears unbroken. Any ideas on how to fix this?

⟐ Answered October 25, 2024 at 1:06 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: How to set the volume button code

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:18:02 -0700

How to turn up volume asking for a code

⟐ Answered January 22, 2024 at 12:18 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Headphone jack replacement needed

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:47 -0700

In tearing my Ipod down I ripped the ribbon cable for the headphone jack.

I didn't see the replacement here so could someone direct me to where I might get a spare?

I'm also interested in upgrades (storage, usbc ) and would appreciate a resource.

Thanks

⟐ Answered January 09, 2024 at 13:00 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod wont show up in iTunes.

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:30:49 -0700

Works fine, will charge, but for some reason when I plug it into my computer it makes the connect sound and shows up for a split second as a USB connected to my computer and then vanishes, won't show up in iTunes though.

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod not working without plugging inn the charger.

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:30 -0700

My ipod isn't working. Whenever I plug inn the charger the screen starts and when I take the charger out, the screen stops and becomes black and blank.

⟐ Answered March 06, 2023 at 7:00 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why wont my iPod turn on or charge?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:38:54 -0700

I was listening to my ipod when I put it down for a second.When i went to listen to it again but it was shut off I tried to turn it back on with no luck so I assumed it was dead i tried to charge it but no luck.But it was working fine before that.

⟐ Commented March 01, 2023 at 20:38 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod maxed at low percent battery while charging

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:43:18 -0700

I recently charged my iPod for 1 hour, I use it for about 5-10 minutes and suddenly the battery was low. I charge the iPod again but it maxed on low percent battery and the battery was low pretty quick. I don’t know why but please help me with this issue. Thank you

⟐ Answered January 26, 2023 at 19:43 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why is there a "do not disconnect" logo on my screen

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 06:56:51 -0700

We just bought a used iPod and there is no booklet with it. When I plugged it in to my computer via a USB connector there is now a sign blinking and saying "do not disconnect". Is there a problem???

Thanks

⟐ Answered December 10, 2022 at 6:56 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why is my iPod frozen?

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:10:44 -0700

My iPod nano 2nd generation won't function. The light is on, but the menu won't come up. Nothing will move.

⟐ Answer edited April 23, 2022 at 18:10 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Where can l get a bottom piece for my iPod A1199

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 03:34:32 -0700

My iPod does not have a bottom piece where the charger is

⟐ Answer accepted December 22, 2021 at 3:34 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod will not restore (error 1439)

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:47:01 -0700

Hello! I recently got an iPod nano (2nd gen) and I needed to restore it. Every time I restore, I hear an ejecting noise from my computer. Then I hear the plugin sound and it says (error 1439- unknown error) when restoring through iTunes, please help!

⟐ Answer accepted April 15, 2021 at 10:47 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why can't I use iTunes to add my iPod nano as an authorized device?

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:18:43 -0700

I just purchased an iPod nano 4g 2nd generation for my daughter to listen to music (So I don’t have to lend her my phone all the time), but I can’t put all the songs from my library onto the iPod. I can only move the ones I have purchased or gotten from CDs. I subscribe to Apple Music and I would like this device to be authorized to have access to the music too. I am assuming that it won’t work because the iPod is never connected to the internet? I was just hoping that I could add it as an authorized device and then I could listen to any songs that I downloaded from my computer (I have access to these songs on my computer and my iPhone).

⟐ Answer deleted December 22, 2020 at 20:18 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Won't charge or sync

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:05:54 -0700

When I picked up my Nano after a year of non-use, the battery was completely dead (the battery did hold a good charge from what I remember before). I plugged my Nano into my computer, and Windows showed a "USB Device was not recognized" bubble. The Nano itself managed to boot up after a few seconds. However the battery bar shows a tiny red sliver rather than a charging sign and the backlight does not come on. As soon as I disconnect, the iPod dies. And trust me, I've tried multiple computers/USB cables/wall chargers.

So there's my symptoms. Any suggestions would be awesome. I'm quite clueless at the moment. It would seem like the battery's dead, since that seems to be common for an iPod at this age. However I don't understand why the iPod can't sync if it's only the battery that's dead. I mean, laptops can function perfectly fine on AC with the battery out.

⟐ Commented September 23, 2020 at 9:05 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Is it possible to switch a 4GB & 2GB drive between 2nd gen Nanos?

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:17:58 -0700

They’re the same generation nano, I’d just like a 4GB drive from another 2nd gen nano in my 2GB nano. Is it possible, &, if so, how can I do it?

⟐ Answer accepted April 14, 2020 at 13:17 MST