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All parts replaced: clickwheel isn't working

I have a 2nd Gen iPod Mini. I initially replaced the battery and upgraded the hard drive to CF Flash. I was able to restore the iPod using iTunes for Windows. At the language select screen, I noticed that the clickwheel was completely unresponsive: no button clicks registered, and wouldn't scroll. So I ordered a replacement 2nd gen clickwheel from Elite Obsolete Electronics. I popped the replacement clickwheel in, and had the same problem. So finally I replaced the logic board, thinking that I might've damaged it in removal and reinstallation (I've heard about the C78 capacitor problem). That didn't work either.

So I have a 2nd Gen mini with CF flash, new battery, replaced clickwheel, and replaced logic board, and the clickwheel remains unresponsive.

Any ideas?

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Hi,

Try using 3u tools (free )

Start app, connect device, follow instructions for getting into DFU mode.

Keep holding button until app detects device.

App should display device detected in DFU mode (not Restore mode).

Select flash & download firmware if not already installed.

DFU mode is a much deeper restore process that normal restore can’t fix.

⚠️ Caution DFU is not recommended to use if device has been wet or damaged in some way as unrecoverable results may occur.

Hope this helps

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