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Common iPod issues and accidents
Folder w/Exclamation Mark - This usually means your ipod is having a hard time finding files. This can sometimes be repaired by simply putting your ipod into disk mode and restoring it.
How to put my ipod into disk mode.
How to restore my ipod.
Battery w/Exclamation Mark - Usually means your ipod does not have enough power to even start up. This can be solved by plugging it into a wall charger for a quick recharge. In some cases your ipod battery may need to be replaced or in rare cases your ipods main logic board may be damaged.
Where to send my ipod for a diagnostic test.
iPod can not be Seen in iTunes - reboot your PC and try again. If this doesn't work then you may have a damaged logic board. An ipod evaluation may be the best choice at this point.
iPod Will Not Charge - iPod probably needs a new battery. The best way to verify this is to purchase a wall charger and plug your ipod directly into a 110V outlet. Let it charge for 15 minutes then unplug it to see if your making progress.
How to replace my ipod battery.
Hear out of only 1 side of your headphones - iPod needs a new headphone jack replacement. This is best done by a professional ipod repair technician.
How to replace my ipods headphone jack (only applies to video ipod 5th generation) - NEW!! iPod touch headphone jack repair.
Can't hear anything at all - There's a small chance a quick headphone jack replacement may fix this but even a larger chance that you may need a new main logic board.
How to replace my ipods main logic board (only applies to video ipod 5th generation)
Wet iPods - Don't turn it on. If you can open it, dry it off with compressed air so that corrosion doesn't set in. Let it dry for a couple of days and hope for the best. In most cases people can not open their ipods without the proper tools and knowledge. If this is the case it's best that you dry it off the best you can and send it to a 3rd party iPod repair shop. Apple will not feel sorry for you!
Sad Mac - iPod needs a new HD (hard drive)
How to install a new video ipod hard drive.
Won't power on - Anything could be wrong with it. The best way to handle this is to send it to a qualified iPod repair store for a complete iPod diagnosis.
Contact support screen - Can sometimes be repaired by putting the iPod into disk mode and restoring it. If that doesn't work then it probably needs a new hard drive.
Cracked LCD screen or glass - This is a common repair. This is a simple replacement usually performed by a qualified iPod repair technician.
How to replace my ipod cracked LCD screen.
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