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will not go into disk mode.i t keeps going to the default screen with a red x

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Posted on Aug 21, 2019 6:44 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2019 6:52 AM

The hard drive has probably failed. See If you see a red X icon on your iPod classic or iPod nano (5th generation or earlier) - Apple Support. You may be able to source a replacement drive and swap it yourself or find a company that can do the repair for you.

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Aug 21, 2019 6:52 AM in response to lapiehouse

The hard drive has probably failed. See If you see a red X icon on your iPod classic or iPod nano (5th generation or earlier) - Apple Support. You may be able to source a replacement drive and swap it yourself or find a company that can do the repair for you.

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Aug 21, 2019 6:58 AM in response to turingtest2

it keeps switching on and off,all the while it is clicking and buzzing

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Aug 21, 2019 7:06 AM in response to lapiehouse

I suppose you could also try this: https://joshhighland.com/2006/03/29/fix-your-ipod-by-spanking-it/.

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