How do I fix my iPod classic sad face?

How do I fix my iPod classic sad face?

First make sure that the hard drive cable is seated properly on both ends! Most common when the sad face icon appears is, that the hard drive is corrupted/damaged. But, you should try this first. Follow the link and set the iPod to disk mode, then hook it up to a computer and restore it via iTunes.

What does the sad iPod mean?

If a sad iPod icon or an exclamation point and folder icon appears on your iPod’s screen, or with sounds of clicking or HD whirring, it is usually the sign of a hard drive problem and you have the power to do something about it now.

How to reset an iPod nano?

Press and hold the Menu button on the click wheel and the Center button at the same time. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds. This process should reset the iPod nano. You’ll know it’s restarting when the screen darkens and the Apple logo appears.

How do I put my iPod into disk mode?

Answer: A: Putting an iPod classic into disk mode: Hold MENU+SELECT on the iPod for about 6 seconds until it resets, then switch to PLAY+SELECT as soon as the Apple logo appears, again for about 6 seconds to put the machine in disk mode.

How can I get my iPod out of recovery mode?

1. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously. You will see your iPod should power off.
2. Press and hold the Home button.
3. Connect your iPod to your PC, and don’t release the Home button until you see both the iTunes logo and the USB indicator.
4. This will help you get your iPod to get out of recovery mode.

How do I put my iPod nano in recovery mode?

Connect your iPod to your computer and open iTunes. Force your iPod to restart, by pressing and holding both the Sleep/Wake and the Home button. Keep doing this for at least 10 seconds, and don’t release the buttons when you see the Apple logo. Keep pressing and holding until you see the recovery mode screen.

What is iPod disc mode?

Disk mode is a mode on iPods that do not run iOS that allow you to browse the root of the iPod for recovery. On iTunes, clicking “enable disk use” allows it to access the disk without booting into Disk mode.

How do I restore my iPod classic to disk mode?

Force your iPod to restart, by pressing and holding both the Sleep/Wake and the Home button. Keep doing this for at least 10 seconds, and don’t release the buttons when you see the Apple logo. Keep pressing and holding until you see the recovery mode screen. You will see a menu with the options to restore or to update.

How do you fix a corrupted iPod classic?

Connect the device to the USB cable, press MENU+SELECT like a standard reset but keep holding for 12 seconds. The device should reboot as normal and then the screen should go blank. Now open iTunes and try to restore again. If all else fails try Erase your iPod – The Super Fix for most iPod Problems.

What does sad iPod mean?

How do I reset an iPod?

To reset the iPod touch, touch and hold the sleep/wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 15 seconds, ignoring the red Slide to Power Off slider, until the Apple logo appears. After you reset the iPod touch, everything should be back to normal, including your music and data files.

What is disc mode?

Can you replace the battery on an iPod?

If your battery has a manufacturing defect and it’s covered by our warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, we’ll replace it at no additional cost. If you’re covered by AppleCare+ for your iPod touch and your battery can hold less than 80 percent of its original capacity, we’ll service it at no charge.