Comments on: my iPod Nano cannot be unlocked http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/ and I mean it Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:35:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Natasha http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-317989 Natasha Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:48:08 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-317989 I've got the same issue. Very frustrating and I don't want to open it myself. Am going to try going into the apple store and hoping they can fix this - it's just too annoying I’ve got the same issue. Very frustrating and I don’t want to open it myself. Am going to try going into the apple store and hoping they can fix this - it’s just too annoying

]]> By: Scarlet http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-309488 Scarlet Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:50:46 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-309488 Gosh i got the same problem, I already tried to disassemble my iPod but after that i got no idea what i had to do. . . By reading the comments above, i guess i'll just buy some soldering iron to fix that hold button thing. It seems like it is the only solution. But i'm pretty sure some shops would repair it. Apple can repair it, but the price is so expensive you could buy a brand new nano. Gosh i got the same problem, I already tried to disassemble my iPod but after that i got no idea what i had to do. . . By reading the comments above, i guess i’ll just buy some soldering iron to fix that hold button thing.

It seems like it is the only solution. But i’m pretty sure some shops would repair it. Apple can repair it, but the price is so expensive you could buy a brand new nano.

]]> By: Tyraa http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-301554 Tyraa Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:24:19 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-301554 iHavee Thee Same Problem. :[ & iDont Want 2 Take It Apart.[Seems Like It Will Damage It More Than It Already Is,& Cause More Problems]..iNeed Help Seriously! iHavee Thee Same Problem. :[ & iDont Want 2 Take It Apart.[Seems Like It Will Damage It More Than It Already Is,& Cause More Problems]..iNeed Help Seriously!

]]> By: Bree http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-301228 Bree Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:44:25 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-301228 im soooo mad my ipod is being so dumb and all the buttons dont work, the menu button, select, play/pause or forward and backward. i got it like 2 years ago and OMG im soooo mad my ipod is being so dumb and all the buttons dont work, the menu button, select, play/pause or forward and backward. i got it like 2 years ago and OMG

]]> By: v http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-294549 v Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:36:06 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-294549 I fixed it!.after all options. ifixit will show you how to open(if everything else does not remedy). then found hold switch was poorly soldered so I had to detach and re attach which fortunately i could do with epoxy glue but really should solder it all back I fixed it!.after all options. ifixit will show you how to open(if everything else does not remedy). then found hold switch was poorly soldered so I had to detach and re attach which fortunately i could do with epoxy glue but really should solder it all back

]]> By: tom http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-287503 tom Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:55:43 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-287503 i dont trust the one above me cause im scared i dont trust the one above me cause im scared

]]> By: Naca-Yoda http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-258990 Naca-Yoda Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:21:16 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-258990 Okay, so I got braver, and succeeded. 1. I opened up my nano again, but DID NOT disconnect the LCD nor touch pad ribbon cables. You can do this fix without disconnecting them. (They are a pain to reconnect) 2. You once the main board screws have been removed, the battery flipped out and the clips detached, you can twist the board away from the cover (LCD etc) enough with the ribbon calbes still attached, to access the faulty switch. 3. There was only a couple of very flimsy solder point holding the swith to the back of the circuit board. the swtich bend off easily. It left three points, the two closest to the edge of the board being the ones that take it off hold. I checked this was true by holding a small piece of foil down on the points to bridge them, then watching the screen to see that hold went off. 4. Using a soldering iron and a small screwdriver I was able to drop some solder onto the board to bridge these two point. Checking the screen to ensure I had succeeded. 5. I then checked the scroll wheel etc to ensure everything worked and that neither of the ribbon cables had come loose. Made sure the metal case clips were bend the right way to ensure the case would go back together. Then put everything back together. 6. I made a door for my Nano with a piece of chopped up credit card, some sticky tape, and some BluTack (to keep ther card clear of the scroll wheel. Works a treat. Okay, so I got braver, and succeeded.

1. I opened up my nano again, but DID NOT disconnect the LCD nor touch pad ribbon cables. You can do this fix without disconnecting them. (They are a pain to reconnect)

2. You once the main board screws have been removed, the battery flipped out and the clips detached, you can twist the board away from the cover (LCD etc) enough with the ribbon calbes still attached, to access the faulty switch.

3. There was only a couple of very flimsy solder point holding the swith to the back of the circuit board. the swtich bend off easily.
It left three points, the two closest to the edge of the board being the ones that take it off hold. I checked this was true by holding a small piece of foil down on the points to bridge them, then watching the screen to see that hold went off.

4. Using a soldering iron and a small screwdriver I was able to drop some solder onto the board to bridge these two point. Checking the screen to ensure I had succeeded.

5. I then checked the scroll wheel etc to ensure everything worked and that neither of the ribbon cables had come loose. Made sure the metal case clips were bend the right way to ensure the case would go back together. Then put everything back together.

6. I made a door for my Nano with a piece of chopped up credit card, some sticky tape, and some BluTack (to keep ther card clear of the scroll wheel. Works a treat.

]]> By: Naca-Yoda http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-254140 Naca-Yoda Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:59:17 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-254140 Mine went the same way last week. It is a HARDWARE fault. I found a site that explains how they: A. pulled apart their nano B. broke the switch control off the internal circuit board C. Placed foil over the two points that set the Nano to un-Hold (of the three exposed under the switch) D. Glued the foil in place with clear nailpolish I decided to follow suit. But lost my nerve a the last hurdle and wasn't confident enough (or have instructions how) to rip off the switch mechanism. The Nano still worked when connected to a PC when it was completely disassembled. Very hardy little buggers. Pity the switch isn't. btw: I didn't have a tool to get into the Nano. I used a blade to get in (to separate the join down the sides) then levered with many small screwdrivers to pry it open. Made a mess of the black plastic, but hard luck. Useless anyway if I did nothing, and out of warranty. Mine went the same way last week.
It is a HARDWARE fault.

I found a site that explains how they:
A. pulled apart their nano
B. broke the switch control off the internal circuit board
C. Placed foil over the two points that set the Nano to un-Hold (of the three exposed under the switch)
D. Glued the foil in place with clear nailpolish

I decided to follow suit. But lost my nerve a the last hurdle and wasn’t confident enough (or have instructions how) to rip off the switch mechanism. The Nano still worked when connected to a PC when it was completely disassembled. Very hardy little buggers. Pity the switch isn’t.

btw: I didn’t have a tool to get into the Nano. I used a blade to get in (to separate the join down the sides) then levered with many small screwdrivers to pry it open. Made a mess of the black plastic, but hard luck. Useless anyway if I did nothing, and out of warranty.

]]> By: josh http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-240142 josh Thu, 08 May 2008 20:47:47 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-240142 i have the same problem but mine is worse i only have the bottom half of my screen and i just fixed it and then this happens has anyone got any solutions cheers i have the same problem but mine is worse
i only have the bottom half of my screen and i just fixed it and then this happens
has anyone got any solutions cheers

]]> By: Stijn http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-231653 Stijn Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:18:16 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-231653 Yeah, get a refund. ;) Yeah, get a refund. ;)

]]> By: Mike http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-231077 Mike Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:28:45 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-231077 drain the battery... and reconnect ;-) drain the battery… and reconnect ;-)

]]> By: Peter http://blog.forret.com/2008/04/my-ipod-nano-cannot-be-unlocked/#comment-231038 Peter Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:25:44 +0000 http://blog.forret.com/?p=1050#comment-231038 On the picture above the iPod is hooked up to my PC (no Mac, sorry) and it remains locked. On the picture above the iPod is hooked up to my PC (no Mac, sorry) and it remains locked.

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