iPod Mini Menu Button Not Working!

You shouldn't have to restore the iPod to fix the Menu button. Just try plugging it into the computer, that worked for me.

I hope this helps!

If not, you can restore it. Here's a link to the 5Rs tutorials: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorial/ipgettingstartedt16.html

I have the same problem with my mini. I have completed the 5 r's to reset my mini. I have even gone as far as draining the battery completely. I have the exact same symptoms as jonjubschmitt.

Symptoms
1. Menu button doesn't work to return you to the previous menu, but the menu button does work when you are trying to reset the ipod.

2. Toggling the hold switch allows me to return to the previous menu but the backlight comes on when you toggle the hold switch.

3. Holding down the play/pause button does not turn off the ipod.

I have also plugged my ipod into a power source (computer) and I still have no use of the menu button.

Does anyone have any further ideas on this one?

Greg

ipod mini Windows XP Pro

There are. And there should be until September or so of this year and if they bought AppleCare, September or so next year.

However, this is not helpful to you.

It is possible that you have a hardware problem that will require repair. If you've tried the Five R's as you say you have, then it likely is a hardware issue. Do you live near an Apple store?

JC

If you've tried everything above, the next best thing is to schedule an appointment at the "Genius Bar" of the closest Apple Store for you. The Genius will let you know all your options in regards to repair, replacement, etc.

Please keep us posted on progress.

JC

Welcome to the discussions.

Have you tried Restoring the iPod?

JC

oooooh this is happening with mine too!! I literally just posted something like this, but didn't know that the hold switch would act as a menu button when toggled.

It might not in your case. Also, you should really get it fixed by doing what was suggested earlier.

I have this identical problem. Have done restore and pluggnig into computer. Toggling hold button returns to previous menu, but obviously this is not really convenient.

send it to repair, what can i say, if it is still under warrnty, DO IT

That isn't the answer that I want to hear. My mini is not under warranty. Are there any minis that are still under warranty? Probably not.

Greg

I live close to three stores.