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iPod Classic: How to install the software?

Sun, 25 May 2025 10:07:34 -0700

how to sofwear install in ipod a1238 160gb

⟐ Commented May 25, 2025 at 10:07 MST

iPod Classic: screen only shows www.apple.com/support/iPod

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:36:07 -0700

screen shows only an 'dead iPod' icon and the web address www.apple.com/support/ipod. Now tried to charge it and it just says 'very low battery' but not charging.

⟐ Commented June 08, 2023 at 17:36 MST

iPod Classic: How do I unlock my iPod Classic?

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:26:15 -0700

I have an 80 gb i pod classic but its locked

I have an 80 gb i pod classic black color but its locked.. how to unlocked ...plz help

Rgds,

SAM

⟐ Commented February 16, 2022 at 3:26 MST

iPod Classic: Why does my iPod show a red "x" in a circle?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:57:37 -0700

My 80 GB iPod Classic shows a red "x" in a circle and won't go into disk mode. Does that mean the hard drive is bad? It happened when I connected it to my computer and upgraded iTunes to 9. I am using Windows XP.

⟐ Answered September 16, 2025 at 17:57 MST

iPod Classic: Can the HDD be replaced with a SSD

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:07:47 -0700

Is there a SSD compatible with the iPod Classic?

⟐ Commented February 25, 2026 at 21:07 MST

iPod Classic: Dead iPod- NOT the battery

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:45:49 -0700

iPod won't turn on, regardless of whether or not it is plugged into anything. The battery life is still in really good shape and was fully charged at the time it stopped working. Had walked to work with it on, left it in pocket, took off coat, then took out iPod to use in an audio system and it wouldn't turn on. Seems improbable it could randomly die in 5 minutes...

⟐ Commented February 17, 2023 at 8:45 MST

iPod Classic: My iPod will only play through one headphone?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:03:01 -0700

I have a 160 GB iPod Classic, bought just over a year ago... so, the warranty is no longer in effect. Basically, my headphones jack is messed up. Sound will only come out the left ear. If I press the headphones against the left side of the jack it will play correctly, but I have to hold it there in order for it to work. Is this fixable? Or should I just go ahead and buy a new one?

⟐ Commented August 06, 2024 at 8:03 MST

iPod 5th Generation (Video): O Death, where is thy Sting? (or Bono)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:29:04 -0700

My 60GB 5th generation iPod was working just fine – for years – but the other day it joined the choir invisible, shuffled off its mortal coil, went to meet its maker. This iPod appears to be an ex-iPod: it's bleeding' demised.

This bucket-kicking was not preceded by a dropping accident, extreme temperature, nor battery run-down – just a sudden "F#ck you! I'm not going to work anymore!"

I've tried to charge it (multiple times) for multiple hours, tried to reset it multiple times (and, yeah, I know the drill), but nothing. Absolutifactually nothing.

Question: should I simply give up? #$^#, I hate throwing stuff into the e-landfill if it's fixable, but this iPod has all the hallmarks of a hardware failure that might not be recoverable.

Any suggestions?

⟐ Answered February 11, 2012 at 6:29 MST

iPod Classic: Why is my iPod classic directing me to Apple's support page?

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:29:38 -0700

My iPod Classic (8GB) is not working and displays a message directing me to www.apple.com/support/iPod. Does anyone know why this would happen?

⟐ Answer edited September 21, 2016 at 10:29 MST

iPod Classic: iPod cannot be restored.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:01:06 -0700

When I plug in my ipod to itunes it says it has to be restored. I click restore and it runs for a minute then reads - The ipod "ipod" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1439)

⟐ Commented April 04, 2025 at 13:01 MST

iPod Classic: Why is my iPod stuck on the "HP dectect test" screen?

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:32:25 -0700

I was following ifixit steps to check the functionality of the hold button (diagnostic). The hold button is working fine (0 and 1). But now my screen is stuck on HP Detect : 0. It says press menu to continue, but when I press menu nothing happens. I have also tried pressing menu twice and several other combinations...

⟐ Commented July 27, 2023 at 9:32 MST

iPod Classic: Stuck on "charging, please wait"

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:14:51 -0700

So i have an either 80 or 60 gig ipod {there's paint on the back so i cant see or remember} and at first it was stuck on the Big red X, someone recommended that i let it discharge all the way cuz i already tried hitting it so the needle bounces back or something, but that didn't work. So i let it die, plugged it into my computer and now it's stuck on the charging please wait screen.. i let it charge over night, that didnt work, i tried reseting it but all the happens is it turns of and says connect to power, then shuts off again. What do i do?? and why do none of these quick answers work for me but they seem to work for everyone else!?!?!?

well i charged it over night and it hasn't done anything new

⟐ Commented September 23, 2022 at 11:14 MST

iPod Classic: Battery won't charge up - only works when plugged in.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:45:59 -0700

Hi,

It got to the time when the battery needed to be replaced, or so I thought. I took it to a repair shop who installed a new one, after which they told me I was good to go. Once the battery had reached its max paying time, I plugged it in (for several hours)for it to recharge. However, when it came to unplugging it in view of listening, again the battery stated it was out. I tried different chargers, both through the mains and a computer. So, I brought it back to shop where I left overnight so they could take a look at it. The next day, I returned to find that they had tried multiple batteries but the device still wouldn't charge. I can now only as a consequence listen to it plugged into the wall. I suspect there is something wrong with the motherboard but not too sure. Can you help?

⟐ Commented December 22, 2025 at 20:45 MST

iPod Classic: How can I get my iPod Classic to Restore? Nothing works!

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:38:43 -0700

When I plugged my iPod into the computer this week, iTunes tells me it is corrupted and needs to be restored. When I attempt to restore it, it tells me that it can't be restored and gives me error code "1439." I have installed the newest iTunes and have repeated this process many times. I have tried different USB ports and cords. I have a PC (with Windows Vista) and when I put my iPod in "disc mode" and went to it's properties, it also will not restore. Help!

⟐ Commented May 10, 2023 at 14:38 MST

iPod Classic: iPod will not sync, is stuck on Apple Logo

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:52:57 -0700

Hi my iPod is frozen on the Apple Logo. I can reset by pushing the Menu and middle but immediately goes back to the Apple Logo. When it is plugged in sync mode itunes does not detect it. I can't get it to reset or to sync. After leaveing it for several days it tells me to charge battery. I can plug it in and it shows charging then after period of time goes back to the Apple Logo and is frozen again.

⟐ Commented June 03, 2021 at 2:52 MST

iPod 5th Generation (Video): upgrading hard drive from 30 GB to 80 GB

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:08:18 -0700

Can i, upgrated hard drive from mod iPod 5th 30 GB to 80 GB

⟐ Commented August 02, 2019 at 18:08 MST

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Other ways inside iPod

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:05:00 -0700

Hi Guys,

I know iFixit sells nice tools for this—and i have used them!— but i have had a real problem opening some of these iPods.

Has anyone come up with any real good alternative to the plastic tools? The thing is that some of the inner metal fingers that are part of the metal back JUST WILL NOT RELEASE, and i end up bending things seriously or breaking completely thru the plastic notches.

Just askin'? Thanks.

⟐ Answer edited April 05, 2014 at 12:05 MST

iPod Classic: Can u plz help me to unlock?

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:14:17 -0700

I got a I Pod Classic 30GB it's looked i don't know how to unlock it can u plz help me??? Ya i forgot the pass

⟐ Commented February 24, 2017 at 21:14 MST

iPod 5th Generation (Video): iPod will not turn ON Ideas?

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:17:17 -0700

My ipod will not turn on and is not recognized by my pc or itunes. I have tried charging the battery and resetting the ipod as describe through apple's website. It just does nothing not even light up. Battery life was always exceptional. Ideas?

⟐ Answered September 14, 2012 at 17:17 MST

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Highest possible capacity for a 30gb iPod 5th gen?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:12:02 -0700

Hey i want to get into a upgrade project with my ipod 5th gen.

I have over 200gb of music on my laptop (it's relevant... am a musician -_-)

I really want to upgrade my ipod but the manuals here show the 5th generation turning mostly into a 30 = 60/80 upgrade. And my 30gb is failing so i really need to make this repair/upgrade.

Is it possible to upgrade it to say 160 or 320 gb o.O ??

Thank you for your time :) !!

⟐ Commented October 03, 2024 at 8:12 MST