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iPod Nano 7th Generation: 画面が映らなくなりました。音はなりますが、再起動しても画面が映りません。どうすればできますか？

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:06:22 -0700

ランニング後に画面を確認したら、突然画面が映らなくなりました。一応確認したんですが、バックライトの故障ではなさそうです。先ほど言った通り音はなるんですが、再起動しても何度同期しても直りません。原因がなんだか知りたいです。

店舗での修理はめんどくさいんで自分で修理する方法も教えてくださると幸いです。

ちなみに、日本仕様のやつなので、技適マークが保持されたまんま修理が行える方法が知りたいです。

また、故障の原因は、軽度の水没である可能性があります。これらの情報を配慮した上での修理方法を教えてくださると幸いです。

あ、そういえば、画面を強く押すと画面がついたりつかなっかったりします。

⟐ Commented 3月 21, 2025 at 20:06 GMT-7

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Flash Quad + iPod Classic 7g — stuck in restore loop on iTunes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:01:30 -0700

Hi all,

Stuck on a iPod Classic 7th Gen with iFlash Quad build. Would appreciate any help.

Setup:

- iPod Classic 7th Gen

- iFlash Quad

- 256GB + 512GB Samsung EVO Select MicroSD cards (both on confirmed compatibility list)

- New 3600mah battery

Background:

PC crashed and soft locked during first restore attempt. Powered down computer, disconnected the iPod and rebooted. After that the iPod wouldn't boot — stuck asking to restore. I have manual and auto tested the iPod through diagnostic mode. All internals and hardware are recognised by the system and functional.

What I've tried:

- Reseated SD cards - ipod identifies all 768GB, both cards detected.

- Completed iFlash SDXC prep guide, cards formatted to FAT32.

- Tried restoring on Windows with iTunes 12.13 and 12.8 — restore completes fully, success message shows, iPod reboots to Apple logo then immediately drops back into recovery mode. Loops every time.

- Tried restoring on Mac via Finder — restore froze completely for 5+ hours with zero progress.

Any ideas what's causing the restore loop or the Mac freeze. I suspect it is software issue rather than hardware, but otherwise am lost.

Thanks for taking the time to read! Best wishes :)

Adam

iPod Nano 7th Generation: damaged to solder pads when trying to replace the battery

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:02:06 -0700

Hey everyone, quick question about iPod Nano 7th gen circuit repair

On the logic board of an iPod Nano 7th generation, I damaged two solder pad areas marked in my diagram.

One area is inside a black circle where the solder pad is completely lifted or missing. I don’t know where this pad originally connects, and I’m not sure how to properly restore the connection since there is no usable copper left in that spot.

Another area is inside a red circle, which is also damaged but I already ran a repair there.

There is also a yellow circle where I ran a thin copper wire, and that one is the only point I connected to the battery line.

Right now my main issue is the black circled area. I don’t know the correct point on the board to jump it to, or how to trace it properly when the pad is completely gone.

Has anyone repaired something like this before? What is the safest way to find the correct alternate connection point and rebuild that line without risking instability or damaging the board further?

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: My iPod Touch had a kernel panic, and now is completely FROZEN!

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:11:18 -0700

I recently got a lot of Apple iPods (3 of which are iPod touch 2nd Generation)

This one specifically is my weirdest case, No Water Damage, Cracks, or dents. Just a scuffed up 8GB iPod Touch 2nd Gen

The times I powered it up, it had a kernel panic. And with the last time I've done such, it now doesn't want to turn on anymore

iPod Touch 3rd Generation: How can I make my iPod Touch to leave recuperation mode?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:42:45 -0700

This iPod touch was turned on like 2 months ago, and now it shows me the recuperation mode image. I need solutions, I tried all and it didn’t work

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: iPod won’t turn on

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:02:40 -0700

i have this ipod that i had to repair the screen click wheel and battery when the screen and click wheel were plugged in everything worked at first then i tried inserting it into the housing and it stopped working even the computer doesn’t see it

iPod Touch 7th Generation: Can't remove the front display!

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:37:27 -0700

It seems impossible to remove the front display! I used the iOpener repeatedly, a heat gun, all to no avail. I bought a new display and all the tools to replace it, but I can't get started. The adhesive just doesn't want to budge! Help!

⟐ Answered 6月 07, 2026 at 22:37 GMT-7

iPod Classic: iPod 6th gen won’t open

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:19:59 -0700

Hello! I’m currently trying to pry open my iPod. I have the tools with me, but it has been a difficult process, I’ve been trying since yesterday. I guess the right side and the bottom are good, but I’m struggling to get the left side. Any tips? Thanks!

⟐ Commented 6月 07, 2026 at 16:19 GMT-7

iPod Nano 4th Generation: Where can I get the battery replaced

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:17:33 -0700

I have a nano 4 with a dead batttery i cant solder things. where can i get it replaced in india

⟐ Answer edited 6月 07, 2026 at 15:17 GMT-7

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: My friend smashed the screen

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:09:33 -0700

I got this iPod at the thrift store and my friend smashed into my desk and the screen looks like this

⟐ Commented 6月 07, 2026 at 15:09 GMT-7

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Battery PCB Solder Pads Missing

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:04:08 -0700

Hi all, I hope someone can help.

I need to run jumpers from the missing solder pads for the battery connection but I’m unsure to what points.

Can someone with knowledge please advise?

Images below from microscope.

Help is greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered 6月 05, 2026 at 12:04 GMT-7

iPod Classic 7th Generation: Firmware preventing my iPod from using itunes on a mac

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:09:47 -0700

Fixed the hard drive on my IPod Classic gen 7 and now I cannot open it with Itunes on my mac powerbook computer.

The message says..

"The ipod could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible".

I tried restarting the computer and changing out cables but it still won't work.

Is there any other way to fix this or get my songs loaded onto my ipod for free?

Thanks

⟐ Answered 6月 02, 2026 at 12:09 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): iPod classic gen 5 not being detected by PC

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:04:20 -0700

Ipod classic gen 5 not being detected by PC (not even under Device Manager > USB Controllers

But it charges fine via USB and wall

Already cleaned dock, tested multiple cables, did the 5 Rs, tested 3 different laptops (mac, linux, windows 11).

Ipod will fully charge via USB and wall but won't get detected as USB device.

I don't know what could be the problem.

I'm guessing logic board or something on the 30 pin but would be weird if only the data pin is faulty while charge seems to work fine.

One thing that's interesting though. In diagnostics mode in the accessory test, it only shows FWRPWR and not USBPWR or USB_Detect that seems to appear on other devices.

⟐ Commented 5月 25, 2026 at 17:04 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): New Battery: Why is the"Very low battery sign"still on after charging?

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:25:35 -0700

Hi I just purchased a new battery and front along with a click wheel for my ipod video from Ifixit. I have followed the instructions but once done I get the following 3 screens:

1:Please Wait. Very Low Battery

2:Black screen with apple emblem

3:www.apple.com/support/ipod

I have tried to reseat the battery cable more then 4 times with the same result each time.

I have had the ipod charging all day, so over 8 hours.

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

⟐ Commented 5月 23, 2026 at 11:25 GMT-7

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Ripped p+ pad while trying to replace battery

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:29:15 -0700

Can some please show me where to scrap to make a jumper to the p+ in iPod nano 7th gen while trying to replace battery I have ripped the pad.this was my 1st time trying to DIY.i was lucky to get this far but I messed up while take the solder off please guide .if someone can show me where I need to scrape and make a jumper. Thank you so much ☺️ i have attached the image for the same.

⟐ Edited by author 5月 23, 2026 at 10:29 GMT-7

iPod Original: What type of Phillips screwdriver do I need to remove the screen?

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:21:57 -0700

Do I need a Phillips #00 or #000 to remove the screen of my Ipod classic 5th generation. Thanks ahead!

⟐ Commented 5月 18, 2026 at 6:21 GMT-7

iPod Nano 7th Generation: iPod nano 7th battery pad damaged

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:27:50 -0700

Hello, I damaged the battery pad on an iPod Nano 7th generation and I would like to know where I need to reconnect the battery using copper wire and UV solder mask. Any help would be highly appreciated.

This picture is from another unit, but the missing pad on my board is located in the red circle. Please let me know where I should trace or reconnect it.

Thanks.

⟐ Commented 5月 12, 2026 at 22:27 GMT-7

iPod Classic: Can I rebuild my iPod classic with bluetooth capability

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:55:52 -0700

I’m rebuilding my iPod 160gb classes 7th generation and I would like to customize it with Bluetooth capability

⟐ Commented 5月 12, 2026 at 6:55 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Why is my iPod5 not turning on

Sat, 09 May 2026 10:38:59 -0700

Help! my ipod5 wont charge but will turn on with battery low sign and keeps on spamming it was a day i was charging my ipod then it stopped charging and i was like

⟐ Commented 5月 09, 2026 at 10:38 GMT-7

iPod 5th Generation (Video): Is the 5th iPod video 80g can be slim?

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:17:31 -0700

I want to make my ipod 5.5th 80gb to slim

If I order slim ssd and slim cover, is it fit for my 5.5th ipod???

⟐ Answer edited 5月 09, 2026 at 8:17 GMT-7