How to get an old iPod 4th generation to turn on and charge.
My 4th generation iPod classic won’t turn on. I have tried charging it through an IMac and through a wall outlet, I know both the wire and the brick work.
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Hi, NSW2004,
Thanks for stopping by the Apple Support Communities. If I understand your post, you have an iPod classic is not turning on. I'm happy to help!
Charging your iPod was a great first step to take. Since that hasn't helped, I'd recommend following the remaining steps outlined in If your iPod won't turn on or seems frozen - Apple Support to force restart your iPod:
If you still can't get the iPod to power on, try the steps under the "If your iPod turns on but gets stuck during startup" section:
Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by the Apple Support Communities. If I understand your post, you have an iPod classic is not turning on. I'm happy to help!
Charging your iPod was a great first step to take. Since that hasn't helped, I'd recommend following the remaining steps outlined in If your iPod won't turn on or seems frozen - Apple Support to force restart your iPod:
iPod classic
Move the Hold switch firmly to the off position, so that you don't see orange by the switch. Then press and hold the Menu and Center (or Select) buttons for 8 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
If you still can't get the iPod to power on, try the steps under the "If your iPod turns on but gets stuck during startup" section:
If your iPod still won't respond, gets stuck during startup, or persistently displays an Apple logo or
, here's what to do:
- Make sure that your computer has the latest version of iTunes.
- If you have an iPod nano or iPod classic, put your iPod in Disk Mode.
- Open iTunes, then connect your iPod directly to your computer.
- Find your iPod in iTunes, then select Restore.
Cheers!
