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My ipod classic is permanently locked

My ipod classic is frozen, lit up showing the current playing song in the paused position, lock symbol is permanently on ,no matter what position the lock switch is in. any suggestions ?

iPod classic, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Sep 2, 2015 12:19 PM

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Sep 5, 2015 7:32 AM in response to red6899

Generally from what I know, there is a circuit board inside the iPod that has a switch in it that moves when you slide the lock button to lock or unlock. The switch in that circuit board goes bad and the part has to be replaced. Apple won't do it because it's out of warranty and you may be able to find used parts online.


This video shows the what the part looks like:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZPDhPCPOsY

My ipod classic is permanently locked

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