Q: iPod Classic 160GB water damage - device has been stored in rice for 3 days and now I get a red encircled X with this URL: any suggestions to save this device?
iPod Classic 160GB water damage - device has been stored in rice for 3 days and now I get a red encircled X with this URL: any suggestions to save this device?
MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)
Posted on Apr 1, 2016 1:16 PM
Three days is probably not long enough to get rid of the internal moisture, which can cause short circuits and damage. You may want to wait longer...
Do a Reset (restart) on the iPod
Learn how to reset your iPod - Apple Support
If that gets you back to the same error screen, try putting it into Disk Mode
Putting iPod into Disk Mode - Apple Support
Then, connect it to your computer running iTunes. If iTunes picks it up, it may prompt you to do a Restore with a message about "recovery." If you are OK with erasing the iPod, do the Restore.
If the iPod does not go into Disk Mode, or the Restore fails, the iPod may have a hardware problem. Water damage is often permanent.
Posted on Apr 1, 2016 2:48 PM