A list and description of ways to further run diagnostics on your ipod. All the way from testing your scroll wheel to Scanning your ipods hard drive.

If you have tried trouble shooting your iPod to no avail, chances are your iPod has a hardware problem. The iPod’s built-in Diagnostic Mode is a quick and easy way to determine if you have a “bad” iPod.

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. Toggle it on and off to be safe.

2. Press and hold the following combination of buttons buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod.

  • iPod 1G to 3G: “Menu” and “Play/Pause“
  • iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): “Menu” and “Select“

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): “Back” 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.

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

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