160 Gig Ipod classic quit working and makes a noise when i try to reset it

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160 Gig Ipod classic quit working and makes a noise when i try to reset it

has anyone seen this error, ipod classic makes a grinding noise and a red warning cicle appears. how do i restore my ipod to work properly?

iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009)

Posted on Nov 3, 2014 6:49 PM

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Nov 3, 2014 7:02 PM in response to Lysatrata

Unfortunately, if the "grinding noise" is coming from the iPod itself (not over the headphones), the iPod's hard drive has probably become faulty. You can try doing a Restore using iTunes

Restoring iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

but if it does not get passed that "red warning circle," the iPod will not appear in iTunes. You can try putting the iPod into Disk Mode

Putting iPod into Disk Mode - Apple Support

If it goes into Disk Mode, try connecting it to the computer and running iTunes.

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Nov 12, 2014 7:25 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

This will sound super barbaric but I was unable to put my ipod into disk mode. I scoured the internet for any information that I could find and I ran into this advice: Bang it because something inside is most likely stuck and banging will loosen what every has become stuck. I bang my ipod a couple of times on my desk and I was really desperate so that I dropped it on the carpeted floor and guest what, my ipod classic that was not recognized by my computer, itunes or my car is working like brand new. Something was freed up when I dropped it on the floor, banging had little effect so I got brave as I was pretty desperate, I dropped it a couple of times. It came back to life and I am a happy camper. Kenichi Watanabe, thanks for your help. L

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