I did everything listed in this walkthrough and i still get the sad face, and the ipod is not recognized by my pc therefore, cant do the itunes restore process. Mar 04, 2007 this technique worked on my wifes 4g ipod photo that was booting to the sad face and refused to do anything else. Im trying to figure out if its the enhanced or the original kind. Once you achieve this he tells you how to connect the ipod to your computer and. Sata adapter and an available sata port and power plug on your pc. Sep 10, 2019 this tool has capabilities of restoring data from all types ipod such as ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod shuffle and ipod nano. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your ipod randomly skips songs or has sync errors. Apple ipod 20gb mp3 player 4th gen m9282lla as is white. Pressing any button will power on your ipod, and you should be able to hear the new drive spin up. Mar 05, 2007 there are a number of things that can go wrong with an ipod, but, like any other computer, the majority of the ailments are harddrive based, usually taking the form of a boot error. It also has plenty of energy up to 40 hours of audio playback, good looks a sleek, allmetal design, and a great personality a brandnew interface with cover flow. Model apple ipod classic 80gb, black apple ipod classic 80gb. Unable to sync ipod 80 gb with itunes microsoft community. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or damages that result from a diy repair.
Windows then told me that the disk had to be formatted which i ignored, and itunes told me that there was an ipod connected in recovery mode that needed to be restored. As you follow along, he explains all the tools and supplies you will need to get started on this project. First to use 30gb ssd, second to change firmware in flash like for 60gb80gb models it is. As any ipod owner knows, the dreaded sad face icon is not a good sign at all.
For complete details, and to learn how to force your own ipod classic to reset, take a look. Jan, 2015 windows then told me that the disk had to be formatted which i ignored, and itunes told me that there was an ipod connected in recovery mode that needed to be restored. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. I wanted to change my ipods hdd to an ssd drive but here is the deal. Second theory, sometimes, when you open frist time an ipod, first time for the ipod, not for u some connections get losse in some points, and is a coincidense when you replace a display for example and get a sad face, or like my case, for replace a battery a get the sad face in my ipod video, this sound with sense too. Feb 14, 2017 the ipod classic is an enduring icon steve cassidy shows you how to give it a new lease of life with an ssd and a new battery two years on, and this article is still remarkably popular. Apple ipod classic 80gb hard drive toshiba mk8022gaa or.
By initiating the ipod version of a reboot, you reload the ipods software. Restored the ipod, and now im in the sad face apple reboot sad face loop again. There are a number of things that can go wrong with an ipod, but, like any other computer, the majority of the ailments are harddrive based, usually taking the form of a boot error. Sep 05, 2007 the ipod is the worlds most popular family of digital music players with over 100 million sold. Unless the drive is preloaded with precisely the correct software, you will get a sad ipod face. Fix ipod video 80gb sync issuesfix music skipping on ipod video 80gb if your ipod video 80gb shows a sad face support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive.
I cant get my 80gb ipod classic to sync on itunes on my new computer which is running windows 7 64bit. This technique worked on my wifes 4g ipod photo that was booting to the sad face and refused to do anything else. I was using this to upgrade my ipod video 5th gen to accommodate the biwin 128gb. Now im wondering if i should try to disassemble it and make sure the drive cable is plugged in good, the smack i gave it wasnt very hard and couldnt have seated it. We provide ipod restore software to allow data recovery on your ipod.
Whenever you have a sad face or red x with the 1tb evo you need to remove it from the ipod and use aomei program to erase it and format a new fat32 partition to it. Sep 10, 2008 4th generation ipod sad face fix posted on september 10, 2008 by joshua 15 comments so i recently got my girlfriend a new mp3 player, and as she was showing it off, her sister says that she has an ipod, but that it doesnt work anymore. With 80 gb of storage, ipod classic gives your music and video room to move. First, though positioned as a portable audio player it featured the video playback on the internal display. A couple of months ago my formerly trusty ipod anounced its. Sep 21, 2018 i wanted to change my ipods hdd to an ssd drive but here is the deal. The ipod classic is an enduring icon steve cassidy shows you how to give it a new lease of life with an ssd and a new battery two years on, and this article is still remarkably popular. Jun 05, 2008 as any ipod owner knows, the dreaded sad face icon is not a good sign at all. Replacement logic board for apple ipod classic 6th gen 80gb. Most people think their ipod is completely broken when this sad face.
Today, apple released its most exciting ipod lineup ever with the ipod shuffle in five new colors. 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. I am having just as much fun with this as i had with that. We provide ipod restore software for data recovery on your ipod.
If that doesnt fix the frozen ipod, then youll need to contact apple or a. In this clip, youll learn how to fix an unresponsive apple ipod classic mp3 player by hard resetting it. A good way to tell if your ipod classic 120gb hard drive has gone bad, is by putting the back of the ipod up. Imagine, if i can write a software which can force the ipod s head with the problem of exclamation mark and sad ipod of the hd to readjust the position and follow by a restore i could be a millionaire. Mar 10, 2009 sad face icon on your ipod repair tutorial. This icon means that the disk scan was not able to recover the hard disk data. With its sad set of xx eyes, you know you have got a problem. The rice will draw the moisture out of the device over time. How to fix a sad face ipod original this really works. Its not the us kind because it does not have the red wheel. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information. Oct 28, 2007 ipod is not recognized in my computer windows or ipod not recognized in finder mac os x solution. Apple ipod 20gb mp3 player 4th gen m9282lla as is white box. Both makes of internal hard drive that these ipods use and both are fully compatible.
The thin version refers to the 80 gb, 120 gb, and thin 160 gb models. Insten 4piece kit screen protector compatible with apple ipod classic 120gb 160gb 80gb. Definite lack of functionality compared to itunes, but it works for the zune, and makes it quite easy to stream media onto the 360. Its a reliable piece of tech, the software issues are driving me batty. The ipod had some software troubles and needed a restore. Sad part is i bought this ipod only a couple years ago, about a year before they stopped selling the classic. A good way to tell if your ipod video 80gb hard drive has gone bad, is by. Besides, thats why you can order replacement faceplates or clamshell backs. In most cases, the sad ipod icon indicates a hardware issue.
If you this doesnt work, you can try restoring the software via itunes. This tool has capabilities of restoring data from all types ipod such as ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod shuffle and ipod nano. How do you fix sad face ipod with exclamation mark. In addition, using this smart tool, you can easily perform photo recovery from ipod mini in simple steps. Whether it has been dropped or the icon just showed up, it is definitely something to have concern about. A number of people have asked about upgrading ipod hard drives. So easy, in fact, that this howto can present a complete demonstration of the process in under a minutes time. How to revive your old ipod classic with an ssd alphr. And lets face it, now adays, the 8gb is not enough. If you are able to force ipod into disk mode we recommend you now download recover my ipod and follow the quick start guide to recover my ipod.
In other words, ipod classic makes an ideal companion. How do you fix sad face ipod with exclama apple community. Fix ipod classic red xfix ipod classic clickingfix ipod classic sync issuesfix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 160gb 7th generation shows a redx support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. For our illustrations, weve used a 5g ipod with video, but the steps for. I have looked all over and found a fix that really works, my 60gig ipod color was. Occasionally, a bad logic board will show a sad face icon on the screen, however its more likely an issue with the hard drive.
I only had to smack it onto the palm of my hand once to fix it. Jun 02, 20 my ipod touch wont charge turn on or connect solved ipod classic solved how can i fix 2 i pods that have sad faces and are frozen can i do a hard reset on my new, but second hand apple ipod. I got the dreaded sad ipod with the exclamation point and a very low battery warning. Solved my ipod classic has a sad face on the screen.
You may also want to take a look at the extensive post from mitch 751 from more potential solutionsfixes. So i tried an 80 gb ipod with the same disk, reformatted to fat32. Apple ipod classic 5th 6th 7th generation 30gb 60gb 80gb 120gb 160gb all colors amazing condition. The ipod classic looks like the 5th generation ipod, but with a metal front case and multiple case color options. I found that effect to be even more pronounced on the ipod classicperhaps because my 80gb classic had to deal with more than 9,000 tracksworth of artwork in addition to 26 tv shows and six movies. Our 80gb ipod classic transferred 5gb of data in 5 minutes, 43 seconds, or roughly 69 seconds per gigabyte. It could either be that the hd is dead, or the hd is not responding with the chip in the i pod, or the cable is just losing. Fix music skipping on ipod classic if your ipod classic 120gb shows a redx support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. Yes, we actually use them as a video source too saves carting. The software is classic microsoft a ui that is what it is because ms focus groups say it works well that way, and if you want to change it, too bad but once i got used to it it was fine. If you cannot force your ipod into disk mode and the sad face icon persists, then your ipod has a hardware issue. There were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. Software updates are always inherently dangerous but collateral risk for a few is. If you have broken off connectors or components from the logic board during a repair, replacing the logic board may be the only solution.
Reset your ipod using the commands detailed here, and immediately hold the disk mode keys as soon as the screen blanks for the. If you are able to force ipod into disk mode, then it may not be a hardware issue, and you should try to restore your ipod with the latest software. With the replacement drive installed, connect your ipod to itunes and click the restore button. I was reading on the net is that this is mostly a hard drive issue.
While the most effective way to remove the moisture is to put the ipod into a bag of silica gel packets, most people dont have these handy. Jan, 2015 whenever you have a sad face or red x with the 1tb evo you need to remove it from the ipod and use aomei program to erase it and format a new fat32 partition to it. When we finally bought a car with a native usb ipod interface, i decided. View full apple ipod classic 6th generation specs on cnet. He demonstrates how to force the ipod into disk mode, leading you through, step by step. In this video, harrymedan offers a doityourself remedy to fix an ipod that has the sad face warning screen on it. The classic suffix was formally introduced with the rollout of the sixthgeneration ipod on september 5, 2007. The ipod is the worlds most popular family of digital music players with over 100 million sold. This means if you can isolate your ipods problem, you can fix it. Prior to this, all ipod classic models were simply referred to as ipods. I purchased an ipod touch 8gb, and it was stolen by some loser in my school. Please remember that sometimes a sad face ipod can not be fixed but if it. How to fix an ipod with a sad face warning wonderhowto.
When we finally bought a car with a native usb ipod interface. Sep 07, 2007 file transfer speeds vary between the ipod classic models, but theyre improved over the 5g ipod. I have an 80gb ipod classic and this did not work in it. The 5th generation ipods with video capability are a different beast, as the drive. Recover ipod files after a sad face icon with recover my ipod.
The classic is working fine and will sync on my old pc which is running xp, and i get the impression from forums that there is an issue with the 64 bit windows 7 and some ipods. With 80gb or 160gb of storage, ipod classic gives your music and video room to move. Instead, put your ipod into a bag or bowl full of rice and make sure it is completely covered. Replacement logic board for apple ipod classic 6th gen. Troubleshooting and replacing parts is somewhat complex, but we have made it easier below. The ipod software will automatically be installed onto the drive. Enterprising souls have created thirdparty addin boards which make.
Restarting the ipod, computer, or itunes doesnt seem to make a difference. Isos, an essential software collection and an encrypted volume with a backup of. Most people think their ipod is completely broken when this sad face appears. Apr 30, 2015 so i tried an 80 gb ipod with the same disk, reformatted to fat32. If you are able to force ipod into disk mode, then it may not be a hardware issue, and. Second theory, sometimes, when you open frist time an ipod, first time for the ipod, not for u some connections get losse in some points, and is a coincidense when you replace a display for example and get a sad face, or like my case, for replace a battery a get the. You will lose all data from your ipod when replacing the hard drive.
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