This is the video manual for the 4th generation iPod. It originally came in 20GB and 40GB models and had a black and white screen. It was later modified for the iPod Photo and iPod Color but remained the 4th generation.
I have the same problem with salinko. Anyone knows how to fix it. Thanks
Powerbook Medic
10
years ago
@Mattttt - once you get to the part you need to replace, just start putting it back together by going in reverse but with the replacement part this time.
Mattttt
10
years ago
Repair guide? We didn't repair anything! All you had us to is take it apart!
jayme
10
years ago
ipods are reatarted
Powerbook Medic
10
years ago
@black99jack - If it is a sad apple logo then it is having trouble loading the OS. you will need to restore it in iTunes or see if iTunes reports any other errors such as a bad hard drive.
black99jack
10
years ago
switched plogged it in got apple then error message put on computer just shows funny charge logo but does nothing is it ok
K.ERGUNEY
11
years ago
Great video.. thank you so much...
LRA
12
years ago
Oh wow , thank you so much. I had dropped my ipod, and it the hard drive had come off. Couldn't figure out how to put it back together. So thanks!
Powerbook Medic
12
years ago
@NEZAR - I would double check your connections and reseat the LCD cable.
NEZAR
12
years ago
I just disconnected & reconnected the battery, display disappeared! please help?
Powerbook Medic
12
years ago
@markus - i'm not sure what you mean exactly. You are trying to copy songs over to your iPod and it gets that error or are you trying to play the songs on your ipod? I'd try a restore first to rule out a software issue.
markus
12
years ago
my ipod 4th gen keeps getting error problems such as saying that it cant find song files even though i have all the songs on my comp what should i do?
rinaldi
12
years ago
if the mainboard is still ready
Jen
12
years ago
@rebecca-mine did the same thing, smack the right side of it against your right palm, and it should turn right back on. apparently there's a problem with the hard drive arm inside getting stuck and doing this unsticks it. hope this helps!
Powerbook Medic
12
years ago
@rebecca - that is typically a hard drive issue. It can be corrupt, disconnected inside, or dead. try restoring it in itunes first.
rebecca
12
years ago
my ipod classic 4th generation displays a sad face. what is wrong? Thanks.
FJ
13
years ago
Hey, Thank you very much for the awesome video!
Powerbook Medic
13
years ago
@Dave - the 40GB drives were slightly thicker than the 20GBs, so you'll usually need to replace the back case as well.
Dave
13
years ago
Can I replace my 20GB hard drive with a 40GB hard drive?
Scott
13
years ago
AWESOME
thanks sooooooooo much for the help! It my Old 40GB IPOD works great now.
Powerbook Medic
13
years ago
@salinko - that is typically a problem finding the operating system. your hard drive could be corrupt or dead or even a logic board problem. I'd try to sync it up to your computer first and do a restore. If it won't get that far, you can try putting it into disk mode and see if your computer can see it. After that, it probably needs a new hard drive.
salinko
13
years ago
when i on my ipod, it displays the apple sign and after some few seconds it displays www.apple.com/support/ipod... what do i do??
timothy barigala
13
years ago
great video excelent thanks so much for
Powerbook Medic
13
years ago
@mark - you'll need to replace the logic board.
mark
13
years ago
i ripped the connctor off the logic board when peeling off the black tape, can i replace it?
unbkbl
14
years ago
Excelent!
Powerbook Medic
14
years ago
@monkey boy - no, the ipod hard drives are 1.8 inch compared to laptop 2.5 inch and they have a different connection.
monkey boy
14
years ago
Thanks for the play by play. Now I know what to expect when take the cover off! Can I just get a laptop hd and stick in instead?
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