The fastest way to get this ipod classic diagnostic service started is to add this item to your cart, or call us toll free right now at 8772745964 to set up the order by phone. So if you are being driven nuts by the red x theres a good chance this is the. The sixthgeneration 160gb ipod classic was the last apple product in the ipod line to use the original 30pin ipod connector and the click wheel. Aug 30, 2012 its old and not good id get rid of it.
The instructions above are applicable to ipod versions, touch, classic and nano. I have had the ipod classic 160 gb, for a year and a half, so compared to some ipods that are in great working condition, its fairly young. Fix ipod classic red x fix ipod classic clicking fix ipod classic sync issues fix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 160gb 7th generation shows a red x support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. If your ipod classic has one of, but not limited to the following symptoms, you may need to have the hard drive replaced. Remove the red x from ipod classic it got real pilot episode. But on a classic 120gb i cant figure out how to run the. Is there any music player that order with time that i download. Open itunes, then connect your ipod directly to your computer. We offer iphone screen repair, ipad screen repair, device batteries, iphone backups and more.
Read below to see common problems faced by ipod classic users, as answered by experts. However, at times there are issues that a user may face, some of these issues can be as simple as ipod classic troubleshooting and may not know where to get help. I have an external western digital drive that works fine when plugged into the usb slots. Apple ipod classic 160gb mp3 players for sale in stock ebay. Therefore, certain components are specific to this model such as hard drive, headphone jack, replacement battery, rear panel, and rubber bumpers, and parts for the thick version will not fit in this device. Send your ipod classic in to get your malfunctioning hard drive replaced. I tried putting in to disc mode but it does not respond, it just turns back to the red x. Thickness repair ribbon cable internal part click wheel 80gb 120gb central button accessories home fix for ipod classic 6th gen.
Jingrise ipod classic case silicone skin cover case for ipod video 30gb ipod classic 80gb 120gb and ipod classic third generati. How to fix corrupted ipod top 5 ways restore, driver. Corrupt ipod classic apple community apple discussions. Kellyann, the red x is most likely caused by your hard drive failing. My friend retrieved it quickly enough so it was only in the water for.
Oct 12, 2010 it is important to note there is no lag problems with the zune 120gb hd and considering the 120gb uses the same hard drive the 120gb ipod classic did it would seem unlikely the hard drive is the actual problem. The thought of having to make it through your day without music may have you down, but luckily ipods are easily repairable for all but. Jun 05, 2008 the same thing happened to me just now. If your ipod has a hold switch, before anything else, make. Make sure that your computer has the latest version of itunes. Apple ipod classic 120gb black 1 apple ipod classic 160gb mc297lla 7th generation mp3mp4 player black. Everytime i turn it on, i get the red x with a circle on the display screen. Play ipod games put hours of fun at your fingertips. So i got myself the iflash adapter so that when i cracked open my ipod classic to swap its now 8year old battery with a new one, i could also upgrade the 80gb hard drive with a 128gb flash drive transcend uhsi 128gb sdxc card.
Here are a number of things to try if you are having problems updating your ipod classic, or if your computer freezes when it is connected. I have had the ipod classic 160 gb, for a year and a half, so compared to some. The red x in a circle problem, usually indicates a hard drive failure. Portability, long battery life, and lots of storage make the 160gb apple ipod classic mp3 player a device that has many functionalities. That was when the red x inside the circle appeared with apples support website at the bottom. The thin version refers to the 80 gb, 120 gb, and thin 160 gb models. The ipod classics 160gb hard drive holds approximately 40,000 songs, about 200 hours of video, or about 25,000 ipod viewable photos.
The ipod classic is quite enigmatic to diagnose when problems occur. Information in this article applies to ipod touch, ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod with video, ipod photo, and 1st through 4th generation ipods. The first thing you will need is obviously the ipod, typically the 1st generation to 5th generation ipod. The installation went fairly smoothly, but im getting a red x on boot instead of a prompt to restore the ipod. The second thing you will need is your sync cable, and also a wall charger. A special u2 edition was announced on october 26, 2004, to crossmarket u2s how to. Music plays fine, rockboy works like a charm, and all plugins function normally. So easy, in fact, that this howto can present a complete demonstration of the process in under a minutes time. Considering the 5th gen doesnt have much lag either would once again point to software deficiencies or click wheel deficiencies. Troubleshooting and replacing parts is somewhat complex, but we have made it easier below.
Well, i believe you have a 6th gen, slim 80 gb ipod classic. Many feel that the ipod classic is a great way to listen to music and watch videos. The first thing you have to do with the ipod is to reset the ipod by holding down the. Buy apple ipod classic 120 gb black 6th generation discontinued by manufacturer. Manually put ipod into disk mode as explained in support document 93651. At first it didnt want to play any videos, so i connected it to itunes, but itunes didnt recognize it, i left it plugged in for about 35 minutes, but itunes still didnt recognize it, so i unplugged it and a little while later i got the red x. If your ipod still wont respond, gets stuck during startup, or persistently displays an apple logo or, heres what to do. He has tried the suggested procedure from apple to escape from this but nothing is happening. The ipod classic features an allmetal exterior and is the first fullsize ipod not offered in white. Support communities ipod ipod classic looks like no ones replied in a while. Cant download to computer because i dont have an 18 billion gb hard drive. Can i download games on my ipod classic 6th in 2019.
If your ipod wont turn on or seems frozen apple support. The ipod classic is a portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your ipod. Production of the ipod classic continued in low volumes as a stopgap measure to clear out and monetize inventory of unused standalone parts. Repairzoom experts in 6th and 7th generation ipod classic repair. How to remove a do not disconnect screen and fix a frozen ipod from your itunes and computer. Welcome to jingrise,quality is the first with best service. Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your ipod. Its true my ipod classic wouldnt respond and just showed a big red x in a res circle. You can verify this by putting your ipod classic in diagnostic mode and see what the hdd test will reveal. This is very unreliable and most certainly not a good repair. Aug 29, 2015 so i got myself the iflash adapter so that when i cracked open my ipod classic to swap its now 8year old battery with a new one, i could also upgrade the 80gb hard drive with a 128gb flash drive transcend uhsi 128gb sdxc card. Yes, there are other possibilities like a bad cable, connector or logic board issues. The ipod has not had any service since it was bought and i am not able to place it in disc mode.
When you need affordable, quick ipod repair, turn to us. It works great until two days back when it started to hang. In this clip, youll learn how to fix an unresponsive apple ipod classic mp3 player by hard resetting it. My ipod classic has a red x in a circle and says to. The display is showing a red x and will not boot you hear a clicking noise when you turn on your ipod. My youngest son has got the dreaded red ring of death on a littleused 2 year old ipod classic 120gb i gave him six months ago. Apple ipod classic headphone jack repair mailin service. It should help you with just about every problem you have ith your ipod classic, like a red x or use itunes to restore. Apr, 2020 information in this article applies to ipod touch, ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod with video, ipod photo, and 1st through 4th generation ipods. What are the specifications of the 160gb ipod classic.
Fix ipod classic red x fix ipod classic clicking fix ipod classic sync issues fix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 120gb shows a red x support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time. Sorry but even if you get it fixed i have a feeling itd just break again. When i came back after about 10 minutes,it switched off. Apple ipod classic 6th and 7th generation headphone audio jack and hold switch replacement mailin repair service for the 80gb, 120gb and 160gb clickwheel ipod classic. I have a classic i pod 4 yrs old 80 mg i had over 7 thousand songs and some movies and books on on there. The plastic front piece of the u2 edition ipod was black and the scroll wheel was red, to coincide with the color scheme of the u2 album.
Solved ipod classic 120gb not recognized when connected. How to fix corrupted ipod top 5 ways restore, driver, disk management, format, doctor, 6. When you plug in your ipod classic using its usb cord, it should appear as a. If you locate it and notice a red x next to it, rightclick on the selection to enable. How to force restart a frozen ipod hard reboot an unresponsive ipod to fix many problems. On september 9, 2014, apple discontinued the ipod classic. The most likely reason you see the red x on your ipod is due to a faulty hard drive. Tried running itunes diagnostics but it failed to identify the ipod or provide any help. Providing ipod repair services for the ipod classic. Okay here is what apple has to say resolution restore ipod from disk mode 1.
While this obviously renders the ipod unusable, i thought it was worth noting. Fix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 80gb shows a red x support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. Finally got rockbox on my ipod classic 120gb and aside from the very rare random freeze, it has been running without a hitch. Take it to an apple store and see how much the repair would cost. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your ipod randomly skips songs or has sync errors.
If your ipod has a hold switch, before anything else, make sure the switch is in the off position. Dec 31, 2014 ipod classic 120gb restore software download. The ipod classic looks like the 5th generation ipod, but with a metal front case and multiple case color options. Manually reset ipod classic 80gb read download i have an ipod classic, that is experiencing signs of hard drive failure similar to my old 80gb that died a for example, i put in a 120 gb replacement. Open the latest version of itunes and connect ipod. My i pod got a red circle with an x in the middle so i went to your web site to fix. Yesterday, i was listening to it and suddenly i had to answer a call so i paused the song. We service device repairs nationally from our diagnostics from our website. Kevin,smacking the ipod hard sometimes loosens the hard drive platter that may have gummed up. With 160gb of space, ipod classic means you can always have your entire music and movie library with you. A good way to tell if your ipod classic 80gb hard drive has gone bad, is by putting the back of the ipod up. For complete details, and to learn how to force your own ipod classic. This video shows us how to fix an ipod that is displaying a folder icon and exclamation mark warning and does not function. We carry parts for any repair, whether display, logic board, or anything else.
Purchase or rent movies, buy tv shows, and download video podcasts from the itunes store, then sync them to your ipod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. The ipod classic 120 gb is one of the thin versions of the classic. Take your ipod and place your right thumb on the centre select button and your left on the top menu button. Every problem you have ith your ipod classic, like a red x or use itunes to restore. Nothing is more frustrating than when our most essential devices stop working. I have an ipod classic 80 gb3 months old with about songs till now and with cover art for all albums.
Ive had the ipod for 2 days and its already giving me problems. I tried everything and was about to spend loads of money at the apple store for them to fix and found this advice on the net. Download how to reset ipod classic mp3 song and music video. Ive been looking into the classic ipod mod scene, and i was wondering, do any of you have advice on how to get a good price on one that i can modify and repair at home. Fix ipod classic red x fix ipod classic clicking fix ipod classic sync issues fix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 80gb shows a red x support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive.
Thats a pretty catastrophic failure for an ipod and would need a. The update adds support for apples upcoming inear headphones and earphones with remote and mac and repairs other bugs, including an issue saving genius playlists. Repair your damaged or not working 160gb ipod classic hard drive. Why does the ipod classic suffer from a laggy interface. Oh btw now when i restart the ipod i get the red x. With this service we run a full diagnostic test on your ipod classic then contact you to let you know what repair is needed. Restore ipod as explained in support document 60983. Unfollow ipod classic 120gb to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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