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How to Reset the iPod: “My iPod won’t turn on or off”

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My iPod won’t turn on? My iPod won’t turn off? Sometimes iPod’s “will not turn on” or will “lock up” and just freezes. But thanks to Apple we can fix this most of the time just by resetting it. Follow the steps below on how to get your iPod to turn or or unfreeze.Make sure that your iPod is paused or the Hold switch is in the Unlocked position (“away from the headphone jack”). Now try turning it on. If it still will not turn on, try to Reset or (reboot) the device.

How to reset iPod: 1Gen to 3Gen
1. Disconnect iPod from the computer (if connected).
2. Turn your hold switch is off by sliding the switch away from the headphone jack.
3. Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 6 to 11 seconds (Play/Pause and Menu buttons)(you my see a apple logo pop up).

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How to reset an iPod with a Click Wheel, including:

Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video)
iPod nano (Second Generation)
iPod nano
iPod with color display (iPod photo)
iPod (Click Wheel)
iPod mini
iPod mini (Second Generation)
iPod 4G+ (Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini)

1. Disconnect iPod from the computer (if connected).
2. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
3. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 10 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

How to reset an iPod Shuffle:

1. Disconnect from the computer (if connected).
2. Turn it off, (wait 6 seconds) Turn it on.

If you would like to see a video from the Apple site click this.

Related posts:

  1. iPod Reset Utility to restore iPods
  2. iPod Disk Mode
  3. Accessing your iPod’s Diagnostics
  4. How to restore iPod
  5. I turned on my iPod, it said “Connect to your computer. Use iTunes to restore.” What is this?

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