HT203170: If you see a red "X" icon on your iPod

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RozzToni

Q: red x

How do I get my ipod to work again when it had a RED X apearing on the screen?

Posted on Aug 19, 2012 8:10 AM

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  • by planb77,

    planb77 planb77 Aug 19, 2012 8:09 PM in response to RozzToni
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    Aug 19, 2012 8:09 PM in response to RozzToni

    See here: iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon

     

    Note that it is often the sign of a hardware failure, usually with the iPod's hard drive.  You can try slapping it again your leg with a bit of force as it may just be that the drive's read/write head is out of place.

     

    If no luck you'll want to have your iPod serviced or replaced either by Apple or a third party repair company.

     

    B-rock