iPod 1 gen makes a sad face when turned on

I want to know who knows why my iPod 1 gen is making a sad face everytime I turn it on.

iPod Classic

Posted on Jul 7, 2021 6:30 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 7:16 PM

Some part of the iPod Classic first generation hardware has failed.


A failed hard disk would be a possibility, and a fairly common one.


There are replacement hard disks around, if that’s the issue here.


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iPod 1 gen makes a sad face when turned on

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