Q: My iPod Classic won't restore?

I tried restoring it with itunes but got error 1439. I also tried running a hard drive diagnostic to see what was wrong and it didn't do it, just said said "error". I have no idea what to do. What can I do to fix it?

iPod classic, Windows 7

Posted on Aug 20, 2015 6:32 PM

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Nubz N. Aug 22, 2015 7:43 AM in response to Walking Abomination
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Aug 22, 2015 7:43 AM in response to Walking Abomination

Hi Walking Abomination,

The error 1439 you received during a restore of your iPod classic is addressed in this article:
If you see error 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436, or 1439 when restoring or updating an iPod in iTunes - Apple Support

As it says, please go through the steps testing as you go.

Take care.
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Walking Abomination Aug 22, 2015 3:39 PM in response to Nubz N.
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Aug 22, 2015 3:39 PM in response to Nubz N.

I've tried all those and none of them worked. Is there anything else I can try?
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turingtest2 Aug 24, 2015 5:03 AM in response to Walking Abomination
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Aug 24, 2015 5:03 AM in response to Walking Abomination

See Corrupt iPod classic. What are the stats like?

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Walking Abomination Aug 24, 2015 7:13 PM in response to turingtest2
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Aug 24, 2015 7:13 PM in response to turingtest2

I've done that as well and all it said was "error".
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turingtest2 Aug 25, 2015 3:04 AM in response to Walking Abomination
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Aug 25, 2015 3:04 AM in response to Walking Abomination

I guess this trick might be worth a try as a last resort.

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Walking Abomination Aug 29, 2015 12:45 PM in response to turingtest2
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Aug 29, 2015 12:45 PM in response to turingtest2

I did it and it didn't seem to work. I mean, I'm not sure how hard to hit it and I don't want to do anymore damage. If I take it to an apple store can they fix it? Like replace the hard drive or something? I'm so disappointed because it's not even that old.
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turingtest2 Aug 29, 2015 12:57 PM in response to Walking Abomination
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Aug 29, 2015 12:57 PM in response to Walking Abomination

I've no idea what an Apple Store might charge for a repair/replacement, or if they are even able to provide that service for the classic now. There are third parties than can do it for a fee. Or you could try opening up the device following one of the many videos on YouTube that explain how it is done so you can try to reseat the HDD connection cable, in the hopes that that is all that is needed.

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