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try to force start, still has red x

tried to force start ipod classic, still shows red x

Posted on Sep 11, 2019 10:06 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2019 11:42 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.


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