Q: iPod 1st Generation 5GB does not connect to computer
So I bought a used iPod 1st Generation 5GB and the firewire was working fine, I was able to transfer a few songs from my iTunes library. All of a sudden my iPod is having trouble connecting via Firewire.
What it does when I plug in the cable is it reboots and then it shows OK to disconnect, but then it reboots again and when it comes back to the main screen it just seems like its charging but it does not connect to the computer. I also cannot see it in System Information app under Firewire. I've tried putting the iPod in Disk Mode and then connecting the firewire cable and doesn't seem to connect.
Things I have tried:
- Swapped hard drives from another working 1st Gen iPod
- Swapped hard drive cable from another working 1st Gen iPod
- Tried another computer (MacBook Pro with ThunderBolt to Firewire adapter)
- Tried a different firewire cable
I have another 5GB 1st Gen that works and connects fine with the same computer, so its not the FW cable or computer port.
I've opened up the iPod to check the 6 pins on the firewire port to make sure they look okay and making contact with the logic board. 
Posted on May 25, 2016 9:26 PM