Odd iPod problem

validpretense · validpretense #1 (**permalink**)

04-09-2006, 02:19 PM

My iPod is malfunctioning, and I've never heard of this problem before...

When I turn the iPod on, I get the Apple, then the Folder/! icon, then, if I'm hooked up to the charger or computer, it continues as usual. But after about 5 seconds, it turns off for a few seconds and then starts again. It continues to do this until the battery dies.

Any help would be appreciated.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

04-09-2006, 02:25 PM

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61003

validpretense · validpretense #3 (**permalink**)

04-09-2006, 02:58 PM

Thanks, but that doesn’t help.

I understand the Folder/! icon, but the problem is that it goes through that then starts, but then it shuts down and starts back up, repeating.

The computer doesn’t recognize it because it doesn’t stay on long enough.

The Menu+Select didn’t work, it just continues on the cycle of turning itself off then on.

Charging it didn’t help. After charging, it just took a longer time until it stopped doing it (which happened when the battery was fully drained) Plus, the same thing happens when it is plugged into the computer or charger.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #4 (**permalink**)

04-09-2006, 03:11 PM

If none of those steps helped, then you are out of luck. If you still have APP on it, then definitely set up a repair for it.

If you don't have APP, then you now have a fancy white paperweight.

The same thing happened to my 3G 15 GB one. The cost to have mine repaired would have exceeded the cost of a new one, so I didn't do anything to it.

validpretense · validpretense #5 (**permalink**)

04-09-2006, 03:20 PM

Allright. Thanks for the help.

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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	04-09-2006, 02:25 PM http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61003 __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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D3v1L80Y #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	04-09-2006, 03:11 PM If none of those steps helped, then you are out of luck. If you still have APP on it, then definitely set up a repair for it. If you don't have APP, then you now have a fancy white paperweight. The same thing happened to my 3G 15 GB one. The cost to have mine repaired would have exceeded the cost of a new one, so I didn't do anything to it. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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validpretense #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	04-09-2006, 02:19 PM My iPod is malfunctioning, and I've never heard of this problem before... When I turn the iPod on, I get the Apple, then the Folder/! icon, then, if I'm hooked up to the charger or computer, it continues as usual. But after about 5 seconds, it turns off for a few seconds and then starts again. It continues to do this until the battery dies. Any help would be appreciated.
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validpretense #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202 Mac Specs: 1.33GHz 12" iBook; iMac G3 333Mhz; Use Dual 2Ghz PM G5's	04-09-2006, 03:20 PM Allright. Thanks for the help.
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