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Old April 9th, 2006, 09:34 PM
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ipod stuck in disk mode

some time ago, my ipod suddenly switched to disk mode when i connected it to my powerbook and i can't get it out. and even though it's in disk mode, my mac doesn't see it either.

i tried draining the battery, resetting, downloading the latest ipod update -- nothing has worked. any ideas?

I have a 15gig (i think) first generation ipod. bought it a year ago september.

any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!

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Connect to your newest mac> On iPod hold "Menu"+"Action" (Centre button)
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CJ, thanks for the help, but i tried holding down the menu and center buttons but nothing happens. Am i doing something wrong?

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Have you tried everything on this document?
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the only thing i haven't tried was reinstalling iTunes. and i want to try plugging it into a different mac to see if it makes any difference.

also, since my computer won't even see it, i can't update the software or restore it.

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Can you see it from Disk Utility?
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Can you see it from Disk Utility?
no, it doesn't show up in disk utility. but that was a good idea. i hadn't thought of that.
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With older iPods, to restart you do this:
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Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons on your iPod. Your ipod will restart and the Apple/iPod logo should appear.
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http://www.ipodwizard.net/wiki/index...rced_Disk_Mode

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