Mutley63
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Q: What do i do after replacing i-pod motherboard?

I have replaced the motherboard of my daughter's  I-Pod 160GB Gen 7 and when I switch it on the screen is totally grey. I suspect that I have to download an operating programme. However my PC does not recognise the I-Pod to allow me to access it. When I connected the old board (replaced due to battery connector becoming detached) the screen displays " battery charging please wait".

How do I get my PC to recognise that my I-Pod with new motherboard has connected?

iPod classic, Windows 10

Posted on Feb 16, 2016 3:49 AM

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Q: What do i do after replacing i-pod motherboard?

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  • by SunOfRa78,

    SunOfRa78 SunOfRa78 Feb 16, 2016 4:04 AM in response to Mutley63
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    Feb 16, 2016 4:04 AM in response to Mutley63

    Are you sure the "new" motherboard is all ok?

    Try putting it into DFU mode: Plug it into your computer. Hold down the power and select buttons together for 12 seconds. There will need to be some charge in the battery. See if the computer recognises it then.

  • by Kenichi Watanabe,Helpful

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Feb 17, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Mutley63
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    Feb 17, 2016 3:41 AM in response to Mutley63

    The iPod's onboard software is on the iPod's hard drive.  If there was nothing wrong with the hard drive, and you put it back, it should work. You should confirm the connector between the iPod's logic board and hard drive is connected properly, and is not damaged.

     

    If the iPod does not show the Apple logo on its screen when it powers up, try doing a Reset (restart)

     

    Learn how to reset your iPod - Apple Support

     

    If that does not help, see if you can put the iPod into Disk Mode

     

    Putting iPod into Disk Mode - Apple Support

     

    If it goes into Disk Mode, run iTunes on your computer and connect iPod.  If iTunes picks it up, iTunes may prompt you to do a Restore with a message about "recovery."  If you're OK with erasing the iPod's hard drive, tell iTunes to proceed with Restore.

  • by Mutley63,

    Mutley63 Mutley63 Feb 17, 2016 3:57 AM in response to Mutley63
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    Feb 17, 2016 3:57 AM in response to Mutley63

    Thanks a lot, I will try reseating the cable between the hard drive and board. Disk mode seems straightforward. Thanks for the info guys. I will let you know if it worked.