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click wheel not working on my nano 4th gen

*Help - seems many people have this problem.*
My ipod nano click/scroll wheel has stopped working, i have reset it and restored it twice now but still the same. The scroll wheel is just frozen. Has anyone any solutions?

nano, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 26, 2010 3:31 PM

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PRStump

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Jan 8, 2016 1:27 PM in response to Codachrome

I tried bending the pin as you described, even jiggled it back and forth a bit as someone else suggested... but still nothing... can't get the wheel to allow scrolling down... it stays stuck on music, and won't move to the next menu window... the only way I'm able to use this iPod is with the remote control from my docking/playing device.

tblewer

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Jul 25, 2010 7:44 PM in response to DrHouse40

That works when I have the plug in and bending it, but how do you get it to stay in place?

Jul 26, 2010 9:25 AM in response to tblewer

I agree it works when I wiggle the plug< but when I take it out it goes right back to old ways! I hope I don't have to buy a new IPod. Please let me know when you figure this out> *)

Jul 26, 2010 9:27 AM in response to smudgeball

how did you get it to stay after wiggling??

Jul 26, 2010 9:29 AM in response to DrHouse40

what did you use to bend it?

Jul 30, 2010 7:40 AM in response to Codachrome

Codachrome..thank you!!! my ipod has been driving me insane.. I tried your advice and that fixed the problem.

Jul 31, 2010 7:11 AM in response to Codachrome

how do you get the pins to stay??? it works when im holding it in the right position but not when i let go 😟
help

Aug 2, 2010 3:26 PM in response to shadowtam

my pins won't stay either..please let me know if you find anything out!!

afyuni

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Aug 9, 2010 1:26 PM in response to awhite6000

Great, this worked for mine, but only while torque is being applied to the nano. Advice for more permanent fix?

loubyloo

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Sep 21, 2010 9:01 AM in response to Matt108

my god your a genius,was about to bin my pod but followed your advice and so far seems to be working......thanks so much your a star!!!!

Jan 25, 2011 12:38 AM in response to Codachrome

I EFFIN LOVE YOU!!!
:]
THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER AHHHHHHHHHHH

Jan 25, 2011 1:37 AM in response to Matt108

:]
Thank you
after doing this as cautiously
as humanly possible my nano is back
i just hope my piece stays wedged in there

:] im sooo happy

Feb 12, 2011 7:51 AM in response to Codachrome

That is a brilliant answer to the problem of my daughter's 4th gen pink nano! Thankyou very much! One happy, music loving 7 year old girl!

Tabs157

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Jul 26, 2011 1:05 AM in response to awhite6000

Codachrome's suggestion totally worked for me! I just wish I would have found this thread before I reset my ipod and lost over 800 songs 😟

Sep 23, 2011 6:34 PM in response to Codachrome

you are a freakin genius!!! you seriously saved me like 400 bucks! 😀

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