I've had my ipod since 2008, and it's been running fine. Lately when I'm jogging it will cut off at random, like the battery is dead. I've changed the battery but it's still doing this. If it sits on my desk it'll play forever. Did I jostle something loose or something? Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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iPod Ipod 30gb clickwheel shuts off randomly
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iPod Classics all use hard drives to store data. Because it only cuts off while in motion, from jostling around while you jog, I think that the drive is failing from age and use. While you could simply replace the drive with one that is new, it is probably easier and more cost effective to replace the iPod itself. If I can remember correctly the iPod Classic was discontinued because the mini drives used within it are no longer made by Toshiba.
I see. I really like the click wheel for running though. What about one of those adapters that converts cf or sd? Is there one?
Even with an adaptor, if the drive fails inside the device then the music will still cease playing. The adaptor with music stored on flash memory would simply load from the flash memory onto the drive to then be played, similar to an external thumb-drive for USB. It could be something different than the drive but because you replaced the battery thats what I'm guessing it is. I suggest booting the iPod into diagnostics mode and then testing to make sure everything is alright with the hardware. It's fairly easy to find older working iPods on eBay and Craigslist for not a lot of money. If you really love the click wheel then I'd consider replacing your iPod with a comparable used model in good shape.
How do I get into diagnostics?
When I say replace I mean going into the unit and replacing the microdrive with a cf adapter, thus taking the drive out of the equation.
Do a hard restart on your iPod then while the Apple logo is on the screen hold down the center and rewind buttons together.
I didn't realize you meant bypass it altogether. It's worth a shot trying to replace it, I don't know what will happen with a different drive inside. If you do try then tell me how it turns out.
I didn't realize you meant bypass it altogether. It's worth a shot trying to replace it, I don't know what will happen with a different drive inside. If you do try then tell me how it turns out.
Which generation is it? I'd say just update to a flash-based drive. I personally prefer the dual-SDXC rig I run in my 7.5G iPod Classic(1TB) with the extended 2,000mAh battery.
OK well that is interesting. I got this "can't load linux.bin" error while out jogging this morning so it is looking more and more like it's the drive that's acting up. Does anyone actually sell the adapter in the US that's not exorbitant? I see them on EBAY for like $2 but the shipping time.....
Ok well the adapter got here. I think I plugged it in right. The card's face is pointing up so that if the ipiod is face down, I can see the brand and logo on it. However, I get this frowny ipod logo and a link to ipod support. Do I need to do something else?
Check eBay for one with a dead hard drive or broken screen. You can get those cheap, then take the logic board from it and stick it in yours.