Comments on: How to fix an iPod http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/ UCLA's student-run radio station Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Keith http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56731 Keith Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:20:26 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56731 holy crap! this really worked! the apple website said $200 to fix.. holy crap! this really worked! the apple website said $200 to fix..

]]> By: Paul http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56634 Paul Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:01:22 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56634 that doesn't work... i think you are liing... that doesn’t work… i think you are liing…

]]> By: Michael http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56613 Michael Sun, 24 May 2009 21:08:09 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56613 I did it on my daughter's iPod & it worked too. (Stagehand in NYC without an iPod; she was going crazy) I did it on my daughter’s iPod & it worked too. (Stagehand in NYC without an iPod; she was going crazy)

]]> By: Mike http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56573 Mike Thu, 07 May 2009 01:03:31 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56573 I cannot believe that just worked. Thank you. . .IT'S ALIVE!!! I cannot believe that just worked. Thank you. . .IT’S ALIVE!!!

]]> By: Nathan http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56374 Nathan Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:46:34 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56374 It is pretty amazing..... It worked for me just now! Thanks a million. It is pretty amazing….. It worked for me just now! Thanks a million.

]]> By: JRCEA http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-56079 JRCEA Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:23:01 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-56079 I just did it to my ipod photo 60g and it work,I cant believe it... It Works! THANK YOU!! I just did it to my ipod photo 60g and it work,I cant believe it… It Works! THANK YOU!!

]]> By: Michael http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-55534 Michael Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:31:33 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-55534 Hey, i found an ipod video (5th gen) awhile ago, while hanging out with my friends. so i brought it home, i replaced the screen cause it was broken. it occasionally flashed on and off, but that was before i replaced the screen so i couldn't make out what was flashing. so far i've replaced the lcd screen and the battery. But nothing still, now it doesn't even flash on, i can still hear something that sounds like gears turning. Do you or anyone have any idea whats wrong with it? Hey, i found an ipod video (5th gen) awhile ago, while hanging out with my friends. so i brought it home, i replaced the screen cause it was broken. it occasionally flashed on and off, but that was before i replaced the screen so i couldn’t make out what was flashing. so far i’ve replaced the lcd screen and the battery. But nothing still, now it doesn’t even flash on, i can still hear something that sounds like gears turning. Do you or anyone have any idea whats wrong with it?

]]> By: Bev http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-55529 Bev Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:05:27 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-55529 Ahahaha...I cant believe it...I decided to drop it on the floor instead of wacking it (Im a little too attached to the ipod..). It made a sad face again and then the apple logo lit up! It started working! Awesome... Heheh....Lets hope it lasts a little longer...Its a wicked old ipod (2003 which is like ancient) and I love it dearly... and now it works! Yay! Thanks :D Ahahaha…I cant believe it…I decided to drop it on the floor instead of wacking it (Im a little too attached to the ipod..). It made a sad face again and then the apple logo lit up! It started working! Awesome… Heheh….Lets hope it lasts a little longer…Its a wicked old ipod (2003 which is like ancient) and I love it dearly…
and now it works! Yay! Thanks :D

]]> By: Cavale http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-55297 Cavale Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:19:48 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-55297 I did this about 3-6 months after I thought my iPod Photo was dead for good and it worked! But then it broke the same way about two months later. And I did it again and it worked! And then it broke again about 6 months later. And I did it again and it didn't work. So I did it again a few days later and it worked! The problem has just gotten worse and worse and the manner in which I have to hit it just gets trickier and trickier. I did this about 3-6 months after I thought my iPod Photo was dead for good and it worked! But then it broke the same way about two months later. And I did it again and it worked! And then it broke again about 6 months later. And I did it again and it didn’t work. So I did it again a few days later and it worked!

The problem has just gotten worse and worse and the manner in which I have to hit it just gets trickier and trickier.

]]> By: bastula http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-55002 bastula Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:49:36 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-55002 I just tried this out and it worked perfectly! Thank you! I just tried this out and it worked perfectly! Thank you!

]]> By: Carson http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-54689 Carson Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:27:53 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-54689 I have tried this several times for the last 10 minutes... I have got nothing so far. maybe I should be hitting it harder? It just doesn't seem right, but then again, it's already "broken" so I guess I shouldn't worry. I have nothing to lose. I'll let you know if it works later. I have tried this several times for the last 10 minutes… I have got nothing so far. maybe I should be hitting it harder? It just doesn’t seem right, but then again, it’s already “broken” so I guess I shouldn’t worry. I have nothing to lose. I’ll let you know if it works later.

]]> By: greg smith http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-54444 greg smith Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:06:59 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-54444 WOW it works, my ipod has been giving me the frowny face for a year. i did all that apple told me to and nothing worked, when i saw your website and it said that i thought it was a joke, but i worked. thx alot WOW it works, my ipod has been giving me the frowny face for a year. i did all that apple told me to and nothing worked, when i saw your website and it said that i thought it was a joke, but i worked. thx alot

]]> By: Frank http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-54411 Frank Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:39:21 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-54411 My iPod did this again on Friday, but after ten bangs, it now works perfectly. My iPod did this again on Friday, but after ten bangs, it now works perfectly.

]]> By: Gerry Musik http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-54372 Gerry Musik Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:13:08 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-54372 "discovered" the same insane hint a few months back and has been successfull on three separate units, weird but wonderful “discovered” the same insane hint a few months back and has been successfull on three separate units, weird but wonderful

]]> By: Jim http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-53986 Jim Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:07:26 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-53986 Wow, I have been pressing random buttons on my ipod to try to get it to work. After just hitting it like you said, it flashed and turned on. It was amazing. Thank you. Wow, I have been pressing random buttons on my ipod to try to get it to work. After just hitting it like you said, it flashed and turned on. It was amazing. Thank you.

]]> By: Btone7 http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-53396 Btone7 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:49:26 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-53396 I had given up all hope and was sitting here depressed when I found your post and I'd just like you to know that if you were within reach right now I'd have to kiss you!! It worked. You are my god. I had given up all hope and was sitting here depressed when I found your post and I’d just like you to know that if you were within reach right now I’d have to kiss you!! It worked. You are my god.

]]> By: Terra http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-53091 Terra Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:19:21 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-53091 Desperate for a way to fix my iPod--after I'd contacted AppleCare and was informed that any files I didn't already have backed up would be lost for good--I found this post. With nothing to lose, I gave your advice a try. I didn't hit it that hard--just tossed it against a linoleum floor. I'd been trying to get it to start for a good three hours with no results. After dropping it on the floor, the gears inside clunked a little--I can definitely tell there's something loose in the hardware--but it turned on perfectly fine! At this point, I don't care if the iPod actually works anymore--I've got enough juice to recover my 8000 songs and videos and I owe you entirely for that. So thanks! And best of luck in that iPod repair business... I'll offer all the free word-of-mouth advertising you could possibly need. Desperate for a way to fix my iPod–after I’d contacted AppleCare and was informed that any files I didn’t already have backed up would be lost for good–I found this post.

With nothing to lose, I gave your advice a try. I didn’t hit it that hard–just tossed it against a linoleum floor. I’d been trying to get it to start for a good three hours with no results. After dropping it on the floor, the gears inside clunked a little–I can definitely tell there’s something loose in the hardware–but it turned on perfectly fine!

At this point, I don’t care if the iPod actually works anymore–I’ve got enough juice to recover my 8000 songs and videos and I owe you entirely for that.

So thanks! And best of luck in that iPod repair business… I’ll offer all the free word-of-mouth advertising you could possibly need.

]]> By: Trevor http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-51018 Trevor Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:35:54 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-51018 hey my ipod has been trouble free for almost 3 years until this frowny face shit started happening a week ago. i hesitantly took your advice, reset it to the start up screen, and slammed 3 times on my desk. when i plugged it back it in, it instantly powered up as if nothing was wrong. whoever found this method out is a genius or a caveman. thank you hey
my ipod has been trouble free for almost 3 years until this frowny face shit started happening a week ago. i hesitantly took your advice, reset it to the start up screen, and slammed 3 times on my desk. when i plugged it back it in, it instantly powered up as if nothing was wrong. whoever found this method out is a genius or a caveman. thank you

]]> By: Henry http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-51012 Henry Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:30:25 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-51012 I've given my iPod a good solid wack before, but never on the dock connector area (always hit it on its back)....seems like you've revived my 4th gen 20gb! Wonder if its a lose connector inside? Who cares - I'm jammin again! WOOT! I’ve given my iPod a good solid wack before, but never on the dock connector area (always hit it on its back)….seems like you’ve revived my 4th gen 20gb! Wonder if its a lose connector inside? Who cares – I’m jammin again! WOOT!

]]> By: Kyle http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-50522 Kyle Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:35:45 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-50522 Oh wow... I saw this and though... psh no way, but i may as well give it a shot! Sure enough... totally fixed my iPod photo. Who know for how long though.. Oh wow… I saw this and though… psh no way, but i may as well give it a shot! Sure enough… totally fixed my iPod photo. Who know for how long though..

]]> By: Dave Rawkblog http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-50512 Dave Rawkblog Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:50:16 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-50512 congratulations on a career well-blogged. congratulations on a career well-blogged.

]]> By: Paul http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-50510 Paul Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:34:15 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-50510 Amazing... I just did it to my iPod that's been sitting dead in a drawer for a year... It Works! Amazing… I just did it to my iPod that’s been sitting dead in a drawer for a year… It Works!

]]> By: Greg http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-50501 Greg Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:20:15 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-50501 `when i try it out, ill let you know what happened.. good thing i saw you today, otherwise i wouldnt have heard of this technique! -betty `when i try it out, ill let you know what happened..

good thing i saw you today, otherwise i wouldnt have heard of this technique!

-betty

]]> By: DJ Octoon http://uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/comment-page-1/#comment-50224 DJ Octoon Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:59:18 +0000 http://www.uclaradio.com/2007/03/12/how-to-fix-an-ipod/#comment-50224 Adios amigo. May your iPods be trouble free, and your camera phones have many pixels. Adios amigo. May your iPods be trouble free, and your camera phones have many pixels.

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