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iPod Nano 7th Generation: My iPod won't turn on

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:10:35 -0700

My ipod won't turn on. I tried the disk mode whatever and the diagnostic mode. It won't charge. And when i plugged it in the screen just blinks on and off apple logo. It won't respond to the reset. I tried pushing every button and tried everything but it still won't open

⟐ Answered May 21, 2024 at 4:10 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Device seems to be working internally, but the screen won't turn on?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:09:32 -0700

My iPod Nano 7th Gen went through the wash and dryer. I placed it in rice for several weeks before charging it and attempting to turn it on. After doing this, the screen wouldn't turn on. When it's plugged into the computer, iTunes recognizes the iPod and shows what songs are on it. When I hold the Sleep/Wake and Home button, the computer recognizes that I've reset the iPod. This makes me think that the water damage only damaged the screen, because the buttons are working, and iTunes seems to be able to add and remove songs from the device. Would it be beneficial to try replacing the screen? Would this fix the problem, or should I assume the water damage has ruined more than just the screen?

⟐ Answered August 24, 2022 at 21:09 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Flashing When Turn On

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 03:07:15 -0700

if i turn-on my iPod Nano 7th gen it won't display the home screen and only flashing, i tried to press and hold simultaneously the Sleep/Wake & Home button in 60seconds but still the result.

the battery is fully charged.

Please help me...Thanks

⟐ Answered October 08, 2015 at 3:07 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: A line appears in my screen

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:01:09 -0700

How can I remove it? if not DIY, how much is the parts?

⟐ Commented May 27, 2025 at 20:01 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: charging port is malfunctioning

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:33:37 -0700

re: 7th gen. ipod nano. does not always charge. requires a rubber band contraption to keep lightning cable connected charging ipod. I'm assuming the port needs cleaning/repair/replacement?

⟐ Answered December 19, 2018 at 12:33 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: windows 8.1 with current Itunes software wont recognize iPod

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 02:00:12 -0700

up until today I could plug my ipod on my computer and Itunes would do its thing, today I plug in and Itunes loads but it tells me that it can't recognize my Ipod nano. I have removed and re-installed Itunes and still not luck.

⟐ Commented June 22, 2015 at 2:00 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Ear phones won't go into earphone hole

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:31:41 -0700

Can't get earphones in

⟐ Commented January 15, 2023 at 17:31 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: iPod nano 7th generation battery percentage glitches when dying

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:39:23 -0700

it will go from 5% to 25% for a few minutes and then back to 5%. does someone know what could the problem be?

(it doesn't stay at 5% or 25% all of the time just using those numbers as examples)

i just noticed it only glitches after saying connect to power and goes to 20-30% for 30 secs-1 minute

i have had problems with this same device before.

⟐ Commented January 30, 2025 at 15:39 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: How to replace audio jack

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:04:39 -0700

how do i replace audio jack?

⟐ Commented July 18, 2018 at 7:04 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: iPod wont show up in itunes

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:56:27 -0700

7th gen nano isnt showing up in itunes. It says that the ipod has been detected but could not be properly identified.

⟐ Answered March 29, 2014 at 9:56 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Skipping songs with voice over repeatedly using headphones only

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:57:20 -0700

When listening with headphones voice over keeps announcing titles while songs skip. Ok listening with USB connection in car

⟐ Answered March 07, 2018 at 9:57 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Stuck in reboot Cycle

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:09:51 -0700

So I have this Nano 7th Generation that is in great condition, but is stuck in the reboot cycles. I have factory reset the device several times but to no avail, as soon as I plug it back in it starts the reboot cycle. It wont connect to iTunes unless I have it in recovery mode. When I do have it connected to iTunes it indicates the battery is fully charged and yet, when not plugged in the Nano will not turn on AT ALL. Only plugging it in will activate anything on the Nano, and that being the reboot cycle. Any advice for me?

⟐ Answer accepted September 14, 2017 at 14:09 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Song titles play at random and songs skip Headphone Jack?

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:00:21 -0700

My Nano 7th generation has a mind of its own. It skips songs, plays song titles, and changes songs seemingly at random. When I move the headphones near the input jack, the random things happen. When I'm walking with the Nano, slight movements from my headphones seem to start this chain of events. Songs don't play through their entirety, and some song titles get read by the automated voice in the middle of the song playing. I'm afraid there may be something wrong with the headphone jack, but I can't be sure.

What I've tried:

-Resetting to factory settings (wiping all music via ITunes)

-Turned settings on and off from the Nano menus

-Different headphones

-Different cases and playing Nano in and out of cases

-Calling Apple (it's out of warranty, so they aren't that much help)

Thoughts? Is it time for a new one? I've had it less than 2 years, but from past experience, that seems to be the life span of Apple products.

⟐ Answered June 17, 2015 at 17:00 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: iPod nano 7th gen metal mid frame

Sun, 26 Apr 2015 08:23:43 -0700

Does anyone know where i can buy a replacement iPod nano 7th gen metal mid frame?

⟐ Commented April 26, 2015 at 8:23 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: My screen has a weird purplish tint on half of it and it is spreading.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:25:05 -0700

My iPod Nano was in the bottom of my lunchbox with a few containers and a quite heavy water bottle. There was no water in the lunchbox and the water bottle was sealed very tight. For some reason, there is a purplish tint that started at the bottom corner but then spread to fill half the screen. I might upload a picture so everyone can see the damage. The screen and touchscreen still works and there is no visible damage to the glass but I would like to see if anyone knows what is going on and if it is repairable/replaceable.

Thanks for your help!

Diode

⟐ Answer edited August 27, 2022 at 10:25 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: My iPod decided to die on me.

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:27:38 -0700

hi,

my ipod lost all charge in a second and will not charge or respond at all..... it is just dead!

⟐ Commented December 01, 2016 at 19:27 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Battery PCB Solder Pads Missing

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:40:12 -0700

Hi all, I hope someone can help.

I need to run jumpers from the missing solder pads for the battery connection but I’m unsure to what points.

Can someone with knowledge please advise?

Images below from microscope.

Help is greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented March 10, 2025 at 20:40 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: How can I fix the charging port to iPod nano 7th generation?

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:19:18 -0700

Somehow my iPod won’t charge anymore. Just one day it so happened to stop charging. I’ve tried cleaning it. It’s completely dead. I got lots of music on there. I want to see what I can do?

⟐ Answered June 08, 2023 at 14:19 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: How to replace battery

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:24:36 -0700

i bought a 'broken' ipod nano 7th gen and found that the previous owner had disconnected the battery ribbon cable from the logic board. can it be soldered back on? how?

⟐ Commented January 20, 2023 at 14:24 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Washed in Laundry, Has now run out of Power. Please Help!

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:17:56 -0700

I washed my clothes but forgot to get my ipod nano gen 7 out...i can't turn it on... i put it in rice. can you show me what should i do now :(

⟐ Edited May 03, 2018 at 21:17 MST