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larkija33 November 15th, 2008 6:53 PM

iPod Troubles: Hard Drive
 
Okay. So I have a 4th Generation 40GB iPod and it's totally broken. The only problem is that the hard drive speeds up like usual and a second later it slows down.

Is there any way I can fix this?

Gerri Shin November 15th, 2008 7:15 PM

If you've had it less than a year or got the extended Applecare warrantee for it then I would definitely call up the tech support and see if they can do anything for you. If nothing else they may be able to get you a decent discount on a new iPod.

If you're out of warrantee then I would suggest that you check out this page here at iFixit.com and see if you're up to the task of trying to replace the drive.

larkija33 November 16th, 2008 9:52 AM

Thanks for the info, Gerri.

Crazy enough, it worked when I dropped it on the floor!

Virtual Chatot November 16th, 2008 1:52 PM

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Originally Posted by larkija33 (Post 4126378)
Thanks for the info, Gerri.

Crazy enough, it worked when I dropped it on the floor!

Same thing happens with most pieces of technology.
I always get the remote control to my TV to work by hitting it against the floor, and it magically works XD;;

Mr. Epic November 16th, 2008 3:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Virtual Chatot (Post 4126949)
Same thing happens with most pieces of technology.
I always get the remote control to my TV to work by hitting it against the floor, and it magically works XD;;

I do the same to my remote but I think that is to do with the batteries of it.
I think that is only with portable devices, if I did that to my Computer or TV :O

Gerri Shin November 16th, 2008 8:23 PM

You performed the Whack method. the actual instructions tell you to hit the back of the iPod against the heel of your hand a couple times to 'Whack' it back to life, though be careful because if you whack it too many times it'll stay dead.
anyway I remember that method, I used it a couple times On my old Photo iPod. (unfortunately I had a habit of keeping it in my back pocket and eventually the disc inside actually bent.)


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