michaelfromorleans
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Q: ipod classic 160 failing on red circle with an x in it. I can also hear an alarm or some activity going on faintly.

ipod classic 160 failing on red circle with an x in it. I can also hear an alarm or some activity going on faintly.

iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009)

Posted on Feb 29, 2016 5:36 AM

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michaelfromorleans

Q: ipod classic 160 failing on red circle with an x in it. I can also hear an alarm or some activity going on faintly.

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  • by Kenichi Watanabe,

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Feb 29, 2016 12:08 PM in response to michaelfromorleans
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    Feb 29, 2016 12:08 PM in response to michaelfromorleans

    The most likely cause is a faulty hard drive.  The sound you hear also points to a problem with the iPod's hard drive.

     

    If you have not already, do a Reset (restart) on the iPod

     

    Learn how to reset your iPod - Apple Support

     

    If you end up at the same screen, and you hear the odd sound, the hard drive is probably faulty.  If you get something different (but still not a normal startup), try to put the iPod into Disk Mode

     

    Putting iPod into Disk Mode - Apple Support

     

    If it goes into Disk Mode, run iTunes and connect the iPod.  If iTunes picks it up, it may prompt you to do a Restore with a message about "recovery."  Tell iTunes to proceed with the Restore (if you're OK with erasing the iPod).