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iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Anybody want to replace the battery in my iPod Shuffle 4G for $$$?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:45:37 -0700

Here's what I have:

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation - connects to iTunes, orange light blinks when connected and stays lit when charging, but unit doesn't power on, so I believe the battery needs to be replaced
Working power/data cable
Money to pay you
Access to USPS/FedEx/etc. to send you the unit and cable (must be in USA)

Here's what I don't have:

A replacement battery
The tools or general ability to follow this guide: iPod Shuffle 4th Generation Battery Replacement

⟐ Answer accepted April 03, 2025 at 9:45 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Can you replace the front panel?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:47:28 -0700

I wish to replace my front panel with another unit's or even a custom carbon fiber one once that's possible.

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: I need help with my iPod

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:52 -0700

I found my ipod in my drawer and it has ballantines logo on it. Can someone say how much is it worth?

⟐ Commented September 17, 2024 at 8:30 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: What's the cable pinouts?

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:59:57 -0700

i have been looking for the pin-outs of the ipod shuffle 4g cable for a day now, and i can't find anything correct, only the 2g witch is apparently not the same one as the 4g. i really need help fast. just to make it easier for you to answer i included a picture, so if you know it please answer

⟐ Answered May 20, 2024 at 5:59 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: My shuffle keeps making the lock sound and won't let me change songs.

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:42:31 -0700

I just found my old Shuffle 4th Gen yesterday and charged it this morning. Earlier I took it off the charger and tried to use it. It works fine, except for the fact that it makes that sound all iPhones make when you lock it. I have to turn it off and back on to change the song, but as soon as I skip to the next song it locks again and won't let me change the song or the volume. I haven't been able to find anyone else with this issue despite 20 minutes of googling different keywords and phrases. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and have an answer or solution? I really want to be able to use this without having to turn it off every time I wanna change the song.

⟐ Answer edited March 09, 2024 at 10:42 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Bad connection with the 3.5 jack

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:47:00 -0700

I have a bad connection with the 3.5 jack on my ipod shuffle 4th G.

Tested with several headphones and speakers, I need to hold the jack to get sound.

Can I re-establish contact without dismantling the device?

I've already tried blowing out the dust and removing it with a needle.

⟐ Answered September 17, 2023 at 18:47 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Is there a way to charge without the charger

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:04:43 -0700

Please help I’ve been trying to charge this iPod shuffle 4th gen for a few days now and don’t have the money to buy one (yes I’ve looked) please help

⟐ Answer accepted September 10, 2023 at 12:04 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: My new iPod shuffle is frozen in recovery mode and I am unable use it

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:21:02 -0700

My as new iPod shuffle 4th generation is frozen in recovery mode how can I get it to move

⟐ Answer accepted September 10, 2023 at 11:21 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Shuffle charging light turns green then orange again

Fri, 19 May 2023 15:32:06 -0700

To put it simply, when I plug my iPod shuffle in to charge, no matter whether it's a fast or slow charge USB wall adapter or a computer, it appears to charge properly. The orange light turns on, and after a couple hours the green light turns on, just as expected. However, trying to leave it charging for the requisite 4 hours to get them to 100%, they turn orange again. I have very little history, and it's possible the battery is just shot? I'd prefer to not replace it yet.

⟐ Answered May 19, 2023 at 15:32 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: How to waterproof iPod shuffle?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:54:25 -0700

I am wondering how dificult it would be to make this mp3 player waterproof. There are several companies like Swimmman and H2O friendly that will waterproof a standard iPod shuffle for a premium. What points of failure would need to be closed? I suspect some epoxy would do the trick.

⟐ Answered November 06, 2022 at 16:54 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: iPod won't turn on or won't charge

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:27:09 -0700

It was still in the package when I bought it. I can plug it into my computer, fine. The orange lighting blinks like it's charging, and itunes syncs with it fine, and itunes says theirs mp3s on it loaded fine. I have the latest version on it. I left it plugged in to charge overnight. I have tried restoring it.

But when I unplug it from my computer and flip the switch to shuffle or continuous, nothing happens. No audio and the battery indicator light doesn't even turn on.

⟐ Commented October 02, 2022 at 10:27 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Minimize Damage When Removing Back Panel

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:28:59 -0700

Hi all,

I was looking to see if anyone might have any tips to minimize damage.

I have a number of super thin tools along with a mini iSesamo, so I am able to open it, but not without causing a lot of cosmetic damage to the area around the seam.

Cheers

⟐ Edited by author May 21, 2020 at 14:28 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Why is it stopping after a minute of playing a song

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:04:07 -0700

When I cut my iPod on, it’ll start playing then stop and I have to hit the play button again. Why is this happening?

⟐ Answered October 09, 2019 at 5:04 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: How do I repair a loose headphone jack on 4th gen iPod shuffle

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:03:26 -0700

How do I repair a loose headphone jack on 4th gen ipod shuffle?

⟐ Answer edited April 11, 2019 at 16:03 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: extremely hot, and not turning on!

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:47:40 -0700

So i washed my shuffle and got it revived after that, but later the next day it just turned off after red light while in a usb port and started heating up i barely burned my apt with it, i opened it and welded a new battery in but it still just keeps heating like a volcano and doenst connect no nothing, is there a hope or is it dead for good?

⟐ Answer unaccepted December 27, 2018 at 12:47 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: I washed my Shuffle in the laundry... is there any hope?

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 15:24:17 -0700

Being the idiot I am, I washed my Shuffle. In the laundry machine. With detergent. While it was still on. And I didn't even notice I had washed it (as in: it was still on) until about an hour after the wash cycle ended.

I left it alone to dry for a week in the open air, but it responds to nothing. What else can I do to save my Shuffle, if saveable?

⟐ Answer edited December 25, 2018 at 15:24 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: Problem with 3.5 jack

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:38:32 -0700

Плеер включается! но когда наушники подключены - «Звук песен такой как будто зажевала кассетная лента», нет проблем с наушниками (проверял много наушников) проблема осталась. Компьютер не видит его, когда шнур подключен (индикатор не загорается и тоже самое при зарядке от розетки)

Проблема возникла, когда наушники были вырваны из гнезда jack 3.5.

⟐ Answered August 05, 2018 at 8:38 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: iPod shuffle 4th generation plays a song repeatedly

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:01:06 -0700

I have an ipod shuffle 4th generation, when i try to play songs on shuffle it repeats only one song. how could i fix this?

⟐ Answer deleted July 23, 2018 at 14:01 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: change my play list

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:43:57 -0700

on my ipod shuffle i can not change play list

⟐ Commented March 28, 2018 at 1:43 MST

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation: iPod Shuffle 4/When separating the front panel button from the circuit

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:24:06 -0700

Does it work properly even if the Front Panel is separated from the circuit?

(Control on Earpod)

⟐ Edited by author October 28, 2017 at 22:24 MST