Lizzzi

Q: iPod has started buzzing and will not turn on

I Used a magnetic in car holder for my iPod and it stopped working and started buzzing, now it is just showing apple support message

iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009)

Posted on Apr 26, 2016 11:01 PM

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Q: iPod has started buzzing and will not turn on

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  • by Kenichi Watanabe,Helpful

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Apr 27, 2016 9:49 PM in response to Lizzzi
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    Apr 27, 2016 9:49 PM in response to Lizzzi

    A magnet, if strong enough and close enough, can affect the iPod's hard drive.  After removing the magnet from close proximity to iPod, does the iPod still "buzz" when you try to start it up?  Try doing a Reset (restart) on the iPod

     

    Learn how to reset your iPod - Apple Support  (see section iPod with a click wheel)

  • by lonewolf3898,

    lonewolf3898 lonewolf3898 Apr 27, 2016 9:33 PM in response to Lizzzi
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    iPod
    Apr 27, 2016 9:33 PM in response to Lizzzi

    Although I believe Kenichi has the better answer here, I sense that buzzing has more to do with power, as in incorrect voltage or amperage. Hard drive issues are identified more through clicking or grinding. Just a thought...

     

    Also, buzzing, being less ominous than clicking or grinding, may lend itself toward the "slapping" of the iPod as a possible remedy, as described in previous posts here.

  • by Lizzzi,

    Lizzzi Lizzzi Apr 27, 2016 9:57 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe
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    iPod
    Apr 27, 2016 9:57 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

    I Think I should have described the noise as a crackle - Also you can feel somethinag clicking inside the iPod when I try to charge it - reset made no difference