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ipod classic does not start

Ipod classic shows a red X when starting

Posted on Mar 20, 2021 11:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2021 2:11 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 (archived copy). See iPod Service Pricing - Apple Support. You might want to shop around and/or consider an SD conversion kit to replace the failed drive.

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