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User profile for user: sajasm601
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IPod with plug/outlet display

I received an used 20gb white iPod model number A1059 that was working when I got it. I took it home and plugged it into my laptop running XP Pro. Itunes said that it was formatted for a MAC and needed to be formatted for Windows. I clicked ok to do the format. After a minute the ipod displayed a plug and outlet and that is all it will display now. I've charged it for well over 24 hours. I can make the Apple logo appear by holding down the menu and select button for a little bit, but then it goes right back to the plug and outlet display.
Could someone please help me?

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a1059, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Aug 20, 2008 1:20 PM

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User profile for user: Kenichi Watanabe
Kenichi Watanabe
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Aug 20, 2008 2:04 PM in response to sajasm601

It's asking for a power adapter to ensure there is a reliable source of power while it updates internal software. Apple may have been a bit too over-cautious, as newer iPods don't require a power adapter to complete the Restore process.

I read about this trick to simulate a power-only no-data connection.

http://www.bearsdriving.com/blog/archives/2005/10/youripod_tipo.html

I've never done it myself.
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