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SF89lx
Member # 3965
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well it seems like the battery to me, but I hope thats all it is.. it just simply won't turn on, nor will it charge, even when connect by USb to the computer or the regular charger,,, any of you guys have similiar experiences,, any suggestions on where to take it and what to do ? thanks
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FoX GT
Member # 4587
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what type of ipod is it? 3G, 4G, mini, nano? I'm sure the battery is just dead. Its super easy to replace.
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getjobdone
Member # 4666
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Is anything showing up on the screen at all? Sometimes the hard drives take a poop and leave a corrupt file image on the screen. But you may just need to reset your Ipod, hold down the center button and the Menu button at the same time for at least 6 seconds or until the apple icon appears on your screen.
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SF89lx
Member # 3965
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quote: Originally posted by FoX GT: what type of ipod is it? 3G, 4G, mini, nano? I'm sure the battery is just dead. Its super easy to replace.
its the 3rd generation 20Gig, with click wheel. Where can i go to get a replacement battery ?? and can i do it myself?? thanks
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getjobdone
Member # 4666
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they sell kits on ebay that come with a tool to help open the ipod
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Blind
Member # 3052
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www.batteryspace.com sells the batteries really cheap, I fixed a friends for $11
dont need the toolkit, the ipods come apart if you have a eyeglass flathead screwdriver, once you get it open no tools are needed.
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SF89lx
Member # 3965
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quote: Originally posted by Blind: www.batteryspace.com sells the batteries really cheap, I fixed a friends for $11
dont need the toolkit, the ipods come apart if you have a eyeglass flathead screwdriver, once you get it open no tools are needed.
thanks!
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50Reasons
Member # 6452
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that sucks how long have you had it? not under warranty?
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SF89lx
Member # 3965
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weird i ordered the 10 dollar battery, but guess what,, it decided to turn on today and charge,,, figures,, apple products
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