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iPod iPod shuffle dead

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DZL

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Original poster
Jun 19, 2007
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Pasadena, CA
hey all -

last nite, i tried to turn on my ipod shuffle 2nd generation and nothing happened - no light. i put it in the dock, and attached it to my mac pro - still no lite, and the mac pro wasn't recognizing it.

i just used it the previous day; and everything was fine --

i tried resetting...etc.

this was bought as a gift for me on last december.

any suggestions? should I bring it into an apple retail store?

Thanks,

DZL
 
DZL said:
...and what would be the outcome of that? would they try repairing it, or simply replace it?

Thanks again,

DZL
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when similar thing happened to my refurb iPod nano, they just replaced it upon comfirmation.
 
They will either zap the firmware inside of it to do a reformat that you can't do at home or replace it outright...or screw you over like everyone is seeming to say Apple is now doing...:p

Seriously, just take it in. Worst case scenario it is busted beyond repair.

Good luck.
 
reubs said:
They will either zap the firmware inside of it to do a reformat that you can't do at home or replace it outright...or screw you over like everyone is seeming to say Apple is now doing...:p

Seriously, just take it in. Worst case scenario it is busted beyond repair.

Good luck.
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yeah, i don't know what they could do with it - it's not showing any signs of life - it's not like the light is on and it's not playing; it's simply dead - no power, and the mac pro isn't recognizing it -- so i'm unable to do a firmware update, or reformat it or anything.

it's only been 7 months since i've had it; and i've treated it well -

i'd probably insist on a replacement.

DZL
 
Similar to a common problem with early 1st generation shuffles (flashing green/orange light) They shouldn't have a problem zapping the firmware or replacing it. (Might even do it free of charge if you're lucky.)
 
if apple dont have a fix for you - KEEP YOUR SHUFFLE SOMEWHERE SAFE. I learnt the hard way - had the green and orange flashing light problem with my 1st gen shuffle, apple couldnt fix it - so I pulled it apart for the hell of it to see what was inside - 1 week later they release the firmware fix:eek::(
 
I had the same thing happen about two months ago, bought it last Christmas. They replaced it with a new one...
 
My first gen shuffle broke and I got a replacement straight away from the Apple Store as it was within its 1 year warranty.
 
replaced

just got back from the store --

genius replaced the shuffle... no problem.

Thanks everyone,

DZL
 
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