Topic: 4g iPod fails HDD scan (Read 2068 times)

markp99 · « **on:** January 23, 2006, 02:58:42 pm »

My 4g iPod (from TiVo Rewards) refuses to accept new music (after ~80 songs) and freezes. I re-initialized with same result. I then update and restored using the updater app from Apple. Still no good.

I went into iPod's diagnostic mode and ran a HDD Scan. After 30-60 minutes, the diagnostic reported that the HDD scan had failed. Oh crap.

I tried running XP's chkdsk on the device, but it only runs "Phase 1" (no errs), then freezes with only one "tick" on the progress meter on "Phase 2".

What should I do next?

I got this iPod in the May 2005 timeframe from TiVo rewards. I realize that TiVo Rewards does not provide any kind warrantee/support and I do not have a sales receipt. Am I screwed?

Any suugestions?

Mark

bob · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2006, 04:18:12 pm »

I assume this is a nano, not the 1st gen ipod or a mini? If it's a nano I think you are hosed. If it's a gen 1 or mini you ought to be able to find a replacement drive.

markp99 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2006, 07:30:05 pm »

It's a 4g iPod

JimH · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2006, 08:56:53 pm »

Make sure you're using MC11.1 from our downloads page or from the MC board here.

zxsix · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2006, 03:09:35 pm »

If you have an apple store nearby, take it to the "Mac Genius bar"

Tell them it was gifted to you in May 2005 so you don't have a receipt.
They'll pull up the serial number and judge the warranty based on manufacture date.

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