Ipod query

Macca · 20 Jul 2006 at 13:57

Ok, i never use my hold button at the top, and today in car my friend used it while plugged into the car. When i got out i dropped it, now theres a padlock sign and the wheel/buttons don't work, is the padlock a sign for the hold button?

As it dropped it broke the button if thats causing the padlock as i theres a slight orange bit showing and it doesn't slide right across, i mean SLIGHT orange bit very small.

Basically my ipod is finished unless i can sort the button, if thats causing it?

bitterSTAR · 20 Jul 2006 at 15:12

The hold switch is there to prevent buttons controlling the iPod when accidently pressed. When swittched on a padlock sign appears and all buttons are disabled. When switched off there is no padlock, and all buttons operate as normal.

If the hold switch is damaged, it will prevent you from controlling your iPod. This is the most likely cause.

Macca · 20 Jul 2006 at 15:29

bitterSTAR said:
The hold switch is there to prevent buttons controlling the iPod when accidently pressed. When swittched on a padlock sign appears and all buttons are disabled. When switched off there is no padlock, and all buttons operate as normal.

If the hold switch is damaged, it will prevent you from controlling your iPod. This is the most likely cause.

Chances of Apple replacing my ipod? .. Still under warranty.

Caged · 20 Jul 2006 at 20:05

You dropped it, none.

Macca · 20 Jul 2006 at 22:01

Damn thats pretty crap, can't afford to buy a new one and i used it a lot

I may aswell try get it replaced by Apple, got nothing to lose :/

benjo plz. · 20 Jul 2006 at 22:08

If you can't have it fixed, you can always do a bit of diy. There's always a chance it was just the pressel that's damaged

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SexyGreyFox · 20 Jul 2006 at 22:12

Which IPOD is it?

Macca · 20 Jul 2006 at 22:43

dmpoole said:
Which IPOD is it?

Nano

Caged · 20 Jul 2006 at 23:02

If you send it to Apple they might let it slide. I know CRC are very very picky over any slight dents in the casing, so if you return it through your retailer you may not get the outcome you want.

Macca · 20 Jul 2006 at 23:06

Caged said:
If you send it to Apple they might let it slide. I know CRC are very very picky over any slight dents in the casing, so if you return it through your retailer you may not get the outcome you want.

I bought it from an Apple store, in America will that cause any problems?

SexyGreyFox · 20 Jul 2006 at 23:39

Macca said:
Nano

Can't help, I haven't had one of those apart.

Macca · 17 Aug 2006 at 02:42

For anyone interested, i sent it back to Apple, and i will be getting a new iPod sent to me shortly

Mr Jones · 17 Aug 2006 at 21:39

Macca said:
For anyone interested, i sent it back to Apple, and i will be getting a new iPod sent to me shortly

Now, that good of them.

OzZie · 18 Aug 2006 at 10:28

I've had them replace 2 faulty ipods within a month. They didn't ever ask what the problem was, just saw that it was faulty and got a brand new one within the working week.