iPod Touch Button Stuck

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iPod Touch Button Stuck

The Home Button on my first generation iPod Touch has just become stuck. It doesn't click. I'm afraid I'm out of warranty and I'm wondering what I should do. Should I bring it to an Apple Store and what would they do to help? Please help.

iPod Touch First Generation, iPhone OS 3.1.2

Posted on Jan 25, 2010 12:13 PM

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Poikkeus

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Jan 25, 2010 1:15 PM in response to PacGamer

This is a rare problem, but some have fixed it, somehow - but no guarantees here.

1. Press the Home button (near the bottom, middle) and the Power button (top, left) repeatedly at the same time until your home screen appears. Continued repetition is necessary to make this work.
2. With the end of an pencil eraser, press the Home button with strong pressure, then press the sleep button until you do a hard reset. Later, if this works, press the Home button long and hard before releasing - this should make the Touch respond properly.

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PacGamer Author

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Jan 26, 2010 7:52 PM in response to Poikkeus

#2 Technically works, but the button is still not how it should be. Only when I apply strong force to it does it register. Any idea of how I could lift up the button?

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PacGamer Author

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Jan 31, 2010 11:02 AM in response to PacGamer

Decided to ship it of for repair. Thanks for the help 🙂

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Answer 4

Feb 16, 2010 1:46 AM in response to PacGamer

what was wrong with your ipod mine is exactly the same way my home button wont work it doesnt click or work.... its stuck....do i need to send it off or is there a way to fix i KNOW im out of warranty is it gonna cost me an arm and a leg???

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