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iPod Mini 2nd Generation Troubleshooting

The 2nd Generation Mini looks like the 1st Generation Mini, but it has the capacity printed on the back.

iPod won't turn on

No matter what you do, you can't get your iPod to turn on.

Hold switch on

Before delving into the guts of your iPod, check to make sure the hold switch isn't activated. If the hold switch is on, the iPod will ignore any input on the click wheel and refuse to do anything. If your iPod's problem isn't so easily solved, read on.

Drained/bad battery

If your iPod won't turn on, especially if it has not been used recently, you may simply have a drained battery. Plug your iPod into your computer or AC adapter and see if anything happens. Ideally your iPod will recognize it has been connected to a power source and charge its battery. If it will no longer charge, it must be replaced with a new battery.

Bad logic board

If your iPod does nothing when plugged into a computer, the problem most likely lies in the logic board. We offer instructions for installing them.

Bad display

It is possible that it appears nothing is happening because the display is bad. If you hold the iPod up to your ear you should be able to hear the hard drive spinning. If the iPod sounds like it is working properly but nothing is visible, it is possible the display is bad and must be replaced.

Bad click wheel

If absolutely nothing happens, it is possible that your iPod is not receiving your instructions because the [/search/mini+gen+2+click+and|click wheel] is bad and must be replaced.

No audio or distorted audio

Your iPod turns on and appears to work, but when you plug in headphones or speakers, the audio doesn't play properly.

Bad headphones/speakers

It's unlikely your headphones or speakers are bad, but it's worthwhile to eliminate these as the source of your problem at the beginning. Try your iPod with another set of headphones or speakers just to make sure that the problem is with the iPod.

Bad audio jack

The most likely cause of audio output problems on iPods is a bad audio-out jack board. We offer the Mini headphone jack boards, and we offer free guides for replacement.

Sad iPod icon on startup

The iPod displays an image of a sad iPod when turned on

Corrupted software

Sometimes, a reset and restore will fix a sad iPod. Connect your iPod to your computer and use iTunes to restore the iPod. Restoring the iPod will erase everything on it, so make sure everything on the iPod is stored elsewhere prior to restoring. Sometimes it may be necessary to restore the iPod several times before it works properly. If you are unable to restore your iPod using iTunes, you can hard reset your iPod. IPod Minis can be hard reset by booting while holding the menu and play/pause buttons. This should result in a quick dark screen followed by the standard Apple boot graphic.

Bad logic board

If restoring the iPod didn't work, the sad iPod is likely caused by a problem with the logic board. There's not much to troubleshoot here. Basically, the only option is to replace the logic board.

Folder icon appears on startup

The iPod displays an image of a folder when turned on.

Bad hard drive or cable

One of the best methods to diagnose a failing hard drive is to listen to the drive. If you put your iPod up to your ear, you should hear a smooth-sounding whirr of the hard drive spinning. Any loud clicking or grinding sounds may mean that your iPod's drive is failing. If you don't hear anything, the drive is not getting power or is very damaged and can't spin up. In this instance, replacing the hard drive cable first is a good idea. Then, if the problem persists, replace the hard drive.

The iPod either boots to an Apple logo and freezes or continuously reboots.

Bad logic board

This is likely the cause, and the logic board must be replaced.

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When i charge my iPod mini it turns on and i am free to use it but the second i unplug it, it shuts off and doesn't turn on, am i doing something wrong?

Isaac Ventura - 답글

I have an ipod mini I just bought and I am trying to figure out what needs fixed and what I need to replace. I have attempted to charge it and the apple icon comes on but it wont go into disc mode and when the screen does change the picture is a folder with an exclamation point. When I plug it into my computer the ipod doesn't even register, on itunes or on my pc. If there is a way to access the ipod by my itunes, then thats great, but if not I will replace what I need to. Is there anything more I can do now? Have I missed a way to get my itunes to register the ipod?

Hailey East - 답글

I have an iPod mini 2nd generation that I was still able to listen to music in. I tried connecting to an old computer one mine, having the same iTunes software for that iPod and it said corrupt to contact apple support. I’ve tried resetting it several times but you can hear a cracking sound when resetting. What could be wrong and what can I do to fix it?

MJ Torres - 답글

Hi my iPod, can I ask why I put the hold button on it, why the lock icon doesn't disappear (but it does not freeze again)

So the iPod is frozen

Please help me thank you very much

congtyhorea - 답글

I have an iPod Mini Gen 2 (4GB) - I'd like to do a factory reset - is that possible? how? Thanks for any advice.

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