My iPod only works when its charging.

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iPod Nano 4th Generation

Model A1285 / 8 or 16 GB capacity

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Ryan @ryan48577

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My iPod only works when its charging.

My iPod 4th generation nano only works when plugged in. I have left it plugged into ac power overnight, and in the morning it shows it's complete, but when I unplug it, the screen goes dark and the device loses power. When I try to turn it on by holding the play button nothing happens, I try to reset it by holding the menu and center button for 6-30 seconds and also nothing happens. The device was used rarely from purchase and has been sitting without a charge for at least a year. I can listen to music while it's plugged in and "charging" but when I disconnect it from the ac power cord its a dead duck. If anyone can help me I'd be greatful.

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i have same problem

crwdns2934271:0Huk 26, 2018crwdnd2934271:0 Neil Marvin crwdne2934271:0

my brand new shuffle charges fully when plugged in but won't turn on when detached from charger...

crwdns2934271:0Kul 28, 2020crwdnd2934271:0 paschal smith crwdne2934271:0

@paschal smith i... dont think you can get a brand new shuffel. you probably got scammed and the battery is cooked.

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my brand new shuffle charges fully when plugged in but won't turn on when detached from charger... — paschal smith
@paschal smith i... dont think you can get a brand new shuffel. you probably got scammed and the battery is cooked. — Crystal Haugh

tylersb99 @tylersb99 crwdns2934065:0crwdne2934065:0: 97 1 1 · Answer 1 · 2015-09-30T09:09:19-07:00

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Reboot it while it is plugged in. That's what i did and it worked.

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How u did this bro

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Hold the Menu and select buttons at the same time for 8 seconds or until it turns off. Once you see the apple logo, it's been rebooted.

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thanks was about to throw it in the trash back to normal ;)

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Thank you for sharing!!!

crwdns2934271:0N'w 3, 2018crwdnd2934271:0 lesley brojanac crwdne2934271:0

thanks dude I was 2 seconds from letting it meet it's maker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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score 5 · Answer 2 · 2011-08-18T09:34:59-07:00

Jake Devincenzi @jakedevinc89368

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Hey Ryan, sorry to hear about your Nano. Sounds like a dead battery to me. Your best bet would probably be to replace the battery with one of our battery replacement kits. Unfortunately, replacing the battery requires some soldering, but if you're game, give it a shot! What better way to learn, right?

Hope this helps! Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

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iPod nano (4th Gen) Battery

$13.99

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and this is a hard fix..i gave up and sent mine to oldturkey!well done nick

crwdns2934271:0Mha 18, 2011crwdnd2934271:0 pollytintop crwdne2934271:0

I had the exact same issue - probably used the thing less than 10 times since I bought it, and when I pulled it back out to take a trip last week, it wouldn't charge. It really chaps me as it's still in like-new condition and was certainly not worn out! And Apple wants something like $60 to replace the battery, what a scam...

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