[cesirn@hotmail.com]

Was happy with ipod was puchased 2006 and all of a sudden its not working anymore. It makes a clicking sound and lights up with a pc frowning smiley. Have I lost all my pics and music. HELP

[help_desk]

Seems like the hard disk in your ipod has gone bad. What generation ipod do you have?

[roipatrick]

I suggest you ask the manufacturer to take a look at you iPod. They have technicians specially trained for fixing iPods.

Thank you.

[help_desk]

Originally Posted by roipatrick

I suggest you ask the manufacturer to take a look at you iPod. They have technicians specially trained for fixing iPods.

Thank you.

ipod bought in 2006 would not be covered by the warranty.

[roipatrick]

Oh, I'm sorry. You can also check some technicians specialized in troubleshooting.

[roipatrick]

I have read a similar problem you have while searching the net about possible ways to fix your iPod. Sadly most posts i have read shows the same result. There are two problems to be considered when your iPod pops up a frowning smile.
1. The whole iPod went bad/corrupted.
2. Just another battery problem.

There's only one solution i have read. The sad thing is if you try taking it to some iPod fixing shops it will cost you more, more than enough to purchase a new one.

On the other hand, the ticking or clicking sound comes from the iPod itself trying to reset itself. It has a part wherein the system will reset itself anytime it think the whole iPod will freeze itself.

[slavezero]

I've also searched for this problem, and I think if you can afford it, its better if you purchase one. But if you really want to save this, you should seek a good ipod technician that can fix it. But it may cost more.

[JoVinz]

Have it serviced from the manufacturer or an iPod Technician. Seems like your iPod storage component is defective and I think needs reheating. Reheating involves Hot Air tools to correctly position the solder points. Hope this helps.

[roipatrick]

Originally Posted by JoVinz

Have it serviced from the manufacturer or an iPod Technician. Seems like your iPod storage component is defective and I think needs reheating. Reheating involves Hot Air tools to correctly position the solder points. Hope this helps.

I totally agree with this post. I have seen one of these tools in our country. It is like a mini vacuum with a small end, small enough to re heat small point like dots in a circuit board of an iPod. You can buy it but first you must know someone who actually uses it and have your iPod fixed.