Ipod Diagnostic Mode

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

1. 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.

2. 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): "Menu" and "Play/Pause"
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* iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Menu" and "Select Center Button"
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* iPhone & iPod Touch: "Menu" and "Sleep Button"
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If you iPod is't listed here, please see this page for more info.

3.The Apple logo will appear and you should feel the hard drive spinning up. Press and hold the following sequence of buttons:

* iPod 1G to 3G: "REW", "FFW" and "Select"
* iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "REW" and "Select"

You will hear an audible chirp sound (3G models and higher) and the Apple logo should appear backwards. You are now in Diagnostic Mode. Don't worry, running these diagnostic tests will NOT damage or corrupt the data (music, photos, playlists, videos, etc.) on you iPod?

4. Navigate the list of tests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode