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Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #2

Sorry to hear you come our way having problems but let's see what we can do to help you out of your predicament. So, your 3rd gen. iPod fell about 6ft. What HD test? You mean you…
MacNN Hardware by budster101

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #3

oh wow I forgot to tell you guys what kind of iPod I had! it's a 3rd gen 15GB. i used the rewind+forward+select combination to get the iPod to the disgnostic state... then I ran …
MacNN Hardware by qhtrinh

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #4

When you reboot it, and put it up to your ear, does it click?... if so, that's not good. Do you get a folder with an exclamation mark? Bad Hard Drive.
MacNN Hardware by budster101

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #5

You should be able to find an iPod hard drive someone's salvaged for sale somewhere. I have a 2nd gen 20G iPod that's seen better days but is not ready to part out just yet.
MacNN Hardware by vinster

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #6

ya there's that forsaken folder with exclamation mark. almost sure its the hard drive that's dead. after browsing through that website and a few others... 150$ USD to repair my iP…
MacNN Hardware by qhtrinh

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #7

well on eBay they go for 15$ each... but it's AS IS. apparently, after checking out the feedback there were A LOT of positive feedback (or neutral) citing "didn't work but fast shi…
MacNN Hardware by qhtrinh

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #8

Yes, you can go the other way and salvage what's good out of your iPod and make some money back. Apple also has a 'recycle' program where they'll give you a 10% trade-in discount …
MacNN Hardware by vinster

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #9

I am in a similar situation, as my 3G 10GB iPod bit the dust yesterday after it fell on a hard floor from off the counter. Folder with exclamation point, and click-click-click sou…
MacNN Hardware by dpfenninger

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #10

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ipod/...-service/#1424 its intended for battery replacement but the videos might help you guys crack them open and see whats there. hope it helps.
MacNN Hardware by SSharon

Dead hard drive - big question is $$$ — #11

Quote: Originally Posted by dpfenninger I am in a similar situation, as my 3G 10GB iPod bit the dust yesterday after it fell on a hard floor from off the counter. Folder with e…
MacNN Hardware by dpfenninger

Using Mac formatted iPod in Windows? — #1

Hi all, I tried using the search function in this forum but apparently it doesn't seem to be working. Anyways, I want my Mac formatted iPod mini to be viewable as a drive in Windo…
MacNN Hardware by andretan

Using Mac formatted iPod in Windows? — #3

It would be slower for your Mac to update songs because OS X has to read a non-native disk format. I've tried it. Copying between two Mac formatted hard drives is faster than copyi…
MacNN Hardware by wilsonng

Quark Error Message — #1

Font book says the font is fine... it prints fine, I can generate PDFs that seem fine... there doesn't seem to be any issues... BUT... I get a quark error message saying they may …
MacNN Networking by production_coordinator

Quark Error Message — #2

Quote: Originally Posted by production_coordinator Font book says the font is fine... it prints fine, I can generate PDFs that seem fine... there doesn't seem to be any issues..…
MacNN Networking by Westbo

Quark Error Message — #3

Dont be worried. This is just (yet another) bug in XPress 6. Download the Badia FontAlertSilencer XTension (free) - that will shut it the hell up.
MacNN Networking by siMac

Quark Error Message — #4

Quote: Originally Posted by siMac Dont be worried. This is just (yet another) bug in XPress 6. Download the Badia FontAlertSilencer XTension (free) - that will shut it the hell…
MacNN Networking by production_coordinator

how do I backup only a playlist to another HD? — #1

I know I can backup an entire library but what if I just want to backup only a playlist? I know I can back up playlists to CD-Rs and DVD-Rs but I'm looking for a way to backup to …
MacNN Hardware by wilsonng

Sad Face — #1

My wifes iPod has a Sad Face in the display - anyone know what this means? She is panicking and crying, and I need a quick answer. No time to research while at work. Joe
MacNN Hardware by absolut78

Sad Face — #2

the sad ipod icon means the ipod is no longer useable. If it hasn't been dropped, and it is within the 1 year warranty, apple will replace it with a new service unit. if it is old…
MacNN Hardware by Barry

Sad Face — #3

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61771
MacNN Hardware by micahgartman
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