Nov 19 2006
Job No. 16
iPod repair log.
Model:
nano 2GB black
Initial Condition:
some scratches on front and back
small dint in face, top left near hold button
nano wont turn on
no activity
Action:
Reset nano
– no activity
Boot to self diagnostic mode
– not booting
Boot to Disk Mode
– not booting
Connected to Mac
– nano boots to “Language” menu
– lock icon at top of screen indicating hold button is on (even though it is not)
– buttons are unresponsive
– iTunes doesn’t see nano
– Disk Utility doesn’t see nano
– charging icon appears on screen
Disconnected nano
– battery indicator shows 3/4 full
– no response from click-wheel
Flicked Hold Switch off and on
– no change in hold status on screen
Opened nano
Looks like the hold switch has come loose from the main circuit board.
Removed main circuit board.
– the solder joints have broken in a number of places at the hold switch
Re-soldered hold switch connections
Reassembled nano
– when mounting the main board take note of the screw types, the 2 fine threaded screws go at the bottom near the dock connector, the course threaded screw belongs in the middle, right hand side hole.
Connected iPod to Mac
– iPod appears in iTunes
Disconnected iPod
– iPod boots to standard menu
– iPod operates normally
Report:
Re-soldered hold switch on main circuit board.
Notes:
none.
Component Summary:
Memory
Battery (working condition unknown)
Logic Board
Screen
Click-wheel
Ready for pick-up (after Tue. 21st Nov.)
The hold switch on my nano has broken & I was ready to bin it until I read this report. Instead I opened my nano up & discovered that the same thing has happened to mine. The switch solder has worn off so now I know what to do! Thanks, this report is the most helpful I have found on the net. Keep up the good work!