iPods

[Brand86]

I have the iPod with colour screen (the one before the iPod Video) and it has always been very delicate. Now it won't turn on at all. I have followed all the instructions to the word. Ifthe battery has gone like some people have suggested, then I am appauled as I have barely used the thing since I bought it (mainly as it has not worked consistently).

Speaking to Apple, they want £40 just to look at it or £150 to change the battery (a new one is just over £200) - which means that they basically just want me to get a new one. Going on the Apple site, and the iTunes/iPod section, there is a whole (massive) section called Support. There are forums on there and loads of people seem to have the same problem.

This is totally unacceptable in my opinion, as £200 is a lot for something that doesn't work! What would people on here suggest I do? I have already emailed BBC Watchdog about it... just totally annoying as I have forked out for a digital link for my car too and have all my tunes in iTunes. Ideally I would switch to the Sony range, nothing I have bought from Sony has been short of great.

 

[b3nje]

there are alot of independant people that would be able to repair it for you

 

[nosluom]

it may be one of the first things you tried mate but have you tried holding the menu and select button down together for 10 seconds, it might just be it needs a hard reset and this will do it

 

[Brand86]

it may be one of the first things you tried mate but have you tried holding the menu and select button down together for 10 seconds, it might just be it needs a hard reset and this will do it

Tried this like a million times and no luck unfortunately.

Benje, anywehere you know of that you would recommend? I'm in the SE? I grudge paying to have something fixed that I haven't broken though...

 

[biojo]

look on ebay theres kits so u can do it yerself , cant imagine it to be too hard


http://www.ukipodrepairs.com/

ive bought stuff from him before, never had one repaired though

 

[Daz]

What would people on here suggest I do?

Buy a new one. Heh. (or, get it repaired by the a third party)
Unfortunatly, items like this always are like to go wrong.. as they are constantly being moved, knocked, etc..

Maybe get the Applecare pack on the new one too

 

[Brand86]

What would people on here suggest I do?

Buy a new one. Heh. (or, get it repaired by the a third party)
Unfortunatly, items like this always are like to go wrong.. as they are constantly being moved, knocked, etc..

Maybe get the Applecare pack on the new one too

That's why it is annoying though, I have taken great care of it and followed the instructions to the word, I just expect more of a "premium" product and just not a satisfying customer experience at all. If it worked it would be great!

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.