Can I have my 80gb iPod fixed?

scottishblondie

I would defo try a reset before you go opening it up. Follow the instructions above, if they don't work google the instructions for your own model.

*Scottish*Lass*

Unfortuantely I can't do a reset because there's either no power or the screen isn't working. I've tried the menu/centre button thing loads of times and nothing at all happens.

Thanks for the tip about Edinburgh, I live a fair bit away from there and don't drive so it's not an immediate option, although it's anpther helpful idea

I was just wondering, do you think it's possible that the screen or battery's come loose from a connection? The screen on my N95 kept coming loose and I just had to open it up and put the ribbon back in.
Do you think it's worth trying to open it and seeing if it looks like anythings come loose?
I've got all the tools from fixing my phone (eventually had to buy a new screen) so I think I could get it open?

Dreamnine

I think if you had done a reset last July it probably would have been OK. I'm not an expert on ipods but I would suggest finding someone who knows about them (not suggesting you aren't capable!). Perhaps Perth, Dundee?

*Scottish*Lass*

I did try the reset when it 1st went off, but it was the same then, nothing happened. My old iPod used to freeze if I charged it from my computer so I was always having to reset it. I've searched for places in Dundee & Perth that repair iPods but I haven't found any? There's nothing listed online or in the phonebooks and I haven't seen any shops advertising it on the rare occasion I've been in either place. Do you think an electrician might know something about it? Or a computer repair person?

Dreamnine

Possibly, or try posting on iLounge: http://www.ilounge.com/

They should know and be able to advise you. Good luck.

*Scottish*Lass*

Thanks Dreamnine

Zuzzie

Sorry for this late response - had to dash out. Here is a link to the Ipod Classic Manual. Look at page 7 for details of the 'Hold Switch' which disables the Ipod Classic controls:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPod_classic_160GB_User_Guide.pdf
I am hoping that this manual applies to all Ipod Classics. I downloaded it from the Apple site. Good luck.