Q: Ipod classic 160g broken

My I pod classic 160g won't go past a warning symbol on its screen it's a red circle with a red X in the centre. I can't access any of my music or use the iPod at ALL.Tried resetting the iPod still nothing. Just makes some beeping noises and displays the symbol again! Device also dosnt register in iTunes when plugged in to my Macbook pro. Can it be fixed? Music saved? Need help Please.

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Posted on Dec 16, 2015 4:53 PM

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by Kenichi Watanabe,

Kenichi Watanabe Dec 16, 2015 9:20 PM in response to Tash1prime
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Dec 16, 2015 9:20 PM in response to Tash1prime

Try to put it into Disk Mode

Putting iPod into Disk Mode - Apple Support

If it goes into Disk Mode, connect it to computer and run iTunes. If iTunes prompts you to do a Restore with a message about "recovery mode," you'll need to do that to resolve the problem (which is probably data corruption on iPod hard drive). But your media on iPod will be lost. The Restore erases the iPod, reinstalls its software, and sets it to default settings.

If it does not go into Disk Mode, or the Restore errors out, it is likely that the iPod's hard drive is faulty.
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turingtest2 Dec 17, 2015 9:55 AM in response to Tash1prime
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Dec 17, 2015 9:55 AM in response to Tash1prime

See also Corrupt iPod classic. Are you able to get into the HDD diagnostics screen, and if so what are the stats?

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