iPod 3rd Generation

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iPod 3rd Generation

13 iPod 3rd Generation questions

iPod won't play the end of any song

My iPod won't start up, just displays apple symbol. Fixable?

Does a new iPod hard drive need to be formatted? If so, how?

Cannot get cover open and damaged large too in the process

Replaced battery, worked fine for day, now won't charge

Hold button is broken? How to fix?

iPod freezes at Apple symbol and I can't restore it.

Gen 3 firewire iPod not recognized anymore?

Which parts should I purchase?

Brand new battery overheats, dies

Convert from Windows to Mac w/Restore function?

Replaced damaged display but nothing shows up

Upgrade Hard Drive?

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