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Hi guys, a little while back I connected my ipod to a car charger and the screen turned black. It smelled like something started burning inside but the smell went away really fast. When I turn it on, all it shows is the black screen with the apple logo. I replaced the battery and it’s still showing the same thing. Any ideas what I should do or what part I should replace? Thank you so much guys, I really appreciate any help you can give me. Update can anyone tell me what an small ipod man with 2 x outed eyes means?
You can try this TIP #1 iPod universal TEST MODE! Press Menu and the center Select button at the same time and hold (like a soft reset) however once the Apple Logo appears release and press BOTH the BACK (|«) and the Select (center) and hold till the drive spins up. If you did it correct the apple logo will reverse (flip) and go into the 3 in 1 or 5 in 1 test use »| or Menu to scroll thru all the test and options…you can rune the 3-1 or 5-1 test and check many major components, USB, HDD, Audio/Video. Then just order and replace the missing damaged parts. As for your update, the sad (unhappy) face means dead ipod, in my experience it is usually the HD that has probably failed. Good Luck.
If it just hangs on the Apple logo, it’s most likely the logic board. Third party devices such as chargers are notorious for shorting the iPod and causing permanent damage. Sorry!
when you opened it up did you check the mobo?? Hdd?? check to see if they look ok…
