iPod Diagnostic Mode

Even though you are probably not aware of it, virtually everything you own, which uses electricity, has a diagnostic mode. Everything from your cell phone to your dishwasher can tell you what is wrong with it, or at least give you a clue, if you know the secret combination of buttons to push. The iPod is no different.

If you suspect there is something wrong with your iPod, you can switch it to diagnostic mode to determine what the problem may be.

You need to restart your iPod before putting it into Diagnostic Mode. Check that your hold switch is off by sliding the switch away from the headphone jack. You should not see any orange. Toggle it on and off to be safe.Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod.

iPod 1G to 3G (scroll & touch wheel iPods):


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