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Possible to repair an old iPod?

Jan 31, 2010 1:47AM PST

Does anyone know the success rate in repairing iPods that have crapped out? I have one from 2003 that blinked out and I'm wondering if I can get it repaired more cheaply than just buying a new one. Any suggestions?

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The biggest problem with repairing iPods is,
Jan 31, 2010 7:26AM PST

trying to define "blinked out"

Batteries can be replaced easily, as can the drives.

Doubt you could by the logic board but if the problem was one of the first two, then you are on a winner and it is worth it.

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Blinked Out iPod
Jan 31, 2010 1:12PM PST

Blinked out just means it stopped working and won't goto the menu... same as "crapped out" <a href="</a>i">http://www.squidoo.com/n-scale-model-train">Wink</a>i suppose but it's not completely dead. It charges and takes power, just won't go to the menus so it seems like a software issue instead of an electronic one. Can I send it to Apple?
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Apple may repair it for you
Jan 31, 2010 9:00PM PST

but I would bet that the price would be quite steep.

It's worth asking though.


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get new
Feb 15, 2010 9:23AM PST

It's definitively cheaper to get a new one they have come down a lot in price, that's for sure

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Possible Problem
Feb 18, 2010 6:41PM PST

A common problem with the old Ipods is that they just stop working - if you hold it to your ear and hear a clicking sound, then this is a defect with the ipod. Sadly, if you sent it to repair it will cost at least