iPod Social Outreach Program

iPod repair log.

Model:
4G 20GB
(windows formatted)

Initial Condition:
some scratches on front and back
iPod boots to Apple then shuts down
drive makes a clicking sound

Action:
Connected iPod to Mac

– iPod boots to

Boot to Disk Mode
– iPod wont go into disk mode

Opened iPod

Disconnected battery

Disconnected hard drive

Installed known working drive

– iPod boots to

Connected to Mac
– iPod mounts on desktop
– iPod appears in iTunes

Charged battery for 4 hours
– iPod boots to normal menu
– iPod appears fully functional

Reinstalled original hard drive

– iPod boots to

Installed hard drive in known working iPod

– iPod boots to

Connected iPod to Mac

– iPod boots to

Report:
iPod hard drive is damaged beyond repair.

All other iPod components are operating normally.

iPod is not functional.

Notes:
none

Component Summary:

HD

Battery (working condition unknown)

Logic Board

Screen

Click-wheel

Ready for pick-up (after Thur. 23rd Nov.)

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