Click wheel not working after replacing it!

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Click wheel not working after replacing it!

I have replaced an old battery on my 5th Gen iPod. Then I noticed that the click wheel wasn't working at all. I have checked all the connections and everything seemed connected but still not working. I bought another click wheel, replaced it and it's still now working. Maybe there is something else wrong.

Can anybody give me some feedback please! Thanks:)

iPod classic, Windows 8, 5th Gen iPod

Posted on Oct 16, 2013 12:20 PM

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Oct 16, 2013 5:06 PM in response to kikmeister

The Hold switch is in the OFF position?

I don't have experience with a 5th gen iPod, but on older models, there is an internal connector and ribbon cable that links the Hold switch to the logic board. Makes sure that connection is secure, and not damaged. The iPod may think the Hold switch is ON, when it is not. That would cause the click wheel to be unresponsive.

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