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Fix an iPod?

Alien 8Alien 8
edited December 2011 in Chit chat
Hi, I have an old iPod, it is a 4th Generation click wheel, 40Gb model. Ie it is the last version before colour screens became available.

Anyway, the battery doesn't charge anymore, but it works when plugged in (although it won't synch with PC). In addition to this I have had lots of clicking, skipping, and refusing to play tracks before the battery failed, so I also suspect a dodgy HDD. I've seen some tutorials on YouTube, replacing the items looks easy enough.

Has anybody tried this? Does anybody know a reputable supplier of the parts. I saw one battery guaranteed for 10 years, but it's in the US.

I can't see much point in replacing it if it can be fixed for cheaper.
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  • KilbyKilby
    edited December 2011
    Replacing a hard drive in a iPod is easy enough (though whether it is financially viable is a different matter)

    For replacing batteries it can be more difficult depending on which model you have.

    ifixit.com have good guides to give you an idea of what you need to do and sintech (see speccy parts suppliers) have a good range of spares.

    Maplin also stock spares but know how to overcharge
  • Alien 8Alien 8
    edited December 2011
    OK, thanks Kilby, I'll take a look at Sintech. I thought Maplin were a bit pricey. The ifixit vids are really good, it's them I looked at.

    Well I've ordered a battery. I'll give that ago first, see what happens. It could be the HDD connector has come a bit loose, so I'll check that while I'm in there. Sintech only advertise 20Gb HDDs on their website, so I've asked if they do a 40Gb or can get one, and how much. With a little luck it may not need one anyway. I can normally get rid of the sad iPod or folder Icons buy hitting it fairly hard on a desk 3 times at the top corner.
  • ZnorXmanZnorXman
    edited December 2011
    Description of issue:
    Alien 8 wrote: »
    Hi, I have an old iPod... the battery doesn't charge anymore ... I have had lots of clicking, skipping, and refusing to play tracks...

    Description of source of issue (also known as There's Your Problem moment):
    Alien 8 wrote: »
    ...I can normally get rid of the sad iPod or folder Icons by hitting it fairly hard on a desk 3 times at the top corner.
  • Alien 8Alien 8
    edited December 2011
    ZnorXman wrote: »
    Description of issue:


    Description of source of issue (also known as There's Your Problem moment):

    Believe it or not, I read that remedy on the Apple iPod forums, with a big disclaimer, only do it if your iPod is warranty expired and the repair costs more, so I did it, and it worked. It was clicking and skipping before that though, that's why I did it.
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited December 2011
    funny you should mention fixing ipods mines just suddenly stopped appearing in windows / winamp / itunes grrrrrrrr
    just done a reset (menu and select together) and still doesnt, also tried different usb sockets
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • Alien 8Alien 8
    edited December 2011
    I must be honest, I've not been overly impressed with the hardware. I only want to see if I can fix it for less than a new one.
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited December 2011
    fixed my problem, waggled the cable lol
    ill have to buy a new cable, on amazon for less than a quid :)
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
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