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iPod won't power on after screen replacement, even when plugged in
I just replaced the screen on my iPod, tearing the copper tape on the back of the rear camera in the process. When I first tested it, the power button didn't work, but it turned on after I plugged it in and worked fine. I disassembled it and found nothing wrong with the power/volume ribbon cable or anything else. Upon reassemby, it will no longer power on at all, even when plugged in. Any ideas as to what might be going on here?
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If you get problems powering up after screen swap, locate the 3 battery terminal beneath the metal cover, locate the +3.7 volt terminal using a multimeter (from memory its the one on the right as you look at it ) short this terminal briefly to ground ( the metal plate sorounding the home button will do ) then plug into charger and withing seconds you should get your confirmation beep and then screen shows charging, wait a min or so and it will boot up,
Has worked for me on more than a few occasions hope it helps
I had the same issue and tried out what Rob suggested. I got it to turn on and the lcd to show a white screen by shorting the rightmost of the three battery terminals and holding the power button down at the same time while plugged into a charger. Didn't seem to work without holding down the power button at the same time.
Tyr,
Same problem here...no power after screen swap. I used Robs suggestion (grounded battery terminal) and worked for me! Thanks!!
RE: Rob and Chuck H, how did you ground the battery? I used the little screwdriver that came with the kit and touched the solder post on the battery (third one to the right with the home bottom at the bottom) and the metal housing around the home button. I had to try several times but it eventually worked. You can also try holding the sleep button down when attempting this. Good luck!
I'm new and I don't know how to reply to someone inside a thread but @rob could you explain your solution to me really simply, how and what do I ground and what should i use?
zach,
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Here's a tutorial with pics that everyone has been requesting. I've used this method over a dozen times successfully. Good Luck!!
There are 3 small battery terminals (shown below). You only want to touch the one to the far right (circled below). Avoid touching the other 2 terminals!!
So I have the same problem but @Chuck H, I just gave this a shot and it was unplugged and it sparked when I tried, I then plugged it in and tried to turn it on but nothing, another guy told be that there was a short somewhere and it would be really hard to find, any input for me? == Update == @Chuck Well I tried again several times, triple checked the screen connections, even tried another screen to be sure it was the current one, but it still wont turn on, but your saying that because it sparked its not shorted right? but yeah any other ideas?
Jon,
i just did this and the ipod came on but now it's stuck in recovery mode and it keeps telling me to plug into itunes, i have done all the resets nothing helps
@Malti Sounds like your screen is fixed if you can see the usb cord plugged into itunes. You have a whole different situation going on. You have to put your ipod in DFU mode (Google DFU mode if do not know how to do this) and then plug it into itunes. Your ipod will be restored to the most current firmware from Apple. @Jon A spark is normal. I actually will keep contact on the battery terminal and metal until I see a spark. So your ipod is not shorted out. 1) Make sure both connectors from the screen are connected to the ipod. 2) Make sure your battery has some charge and not completely dead. If both of these are not the problem then ground it again. Sometimes it will take 2-5 tries until it will work. Also, just plug it in and it will boot on its own...no need to hit the home or sleep button. Good Luck to you both!!
@Chuck Well I tried again several times, triple checked the screen connections, even tried another screen to be sure it was the current one, but it still wont turn on, but your saying that because it sparked its not shorted right? but yeah any other ideas?
Jon,
@jon Yes, I am saying that a spark is not an indication of a short. The only other thing I can suggest is to try and reset the ipod. Hold the sleep & home button simultaneously for 10 seconds or until you see the Apple boot logo.
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Hi all i have this prob quite alot, it happens when you unplug the screen wile its turned on, IT must be turned off before unpluging the screen or it shuts the ipod down and will not turn on or connect to itunes, ive tryed shorting the battry out and didnt work for me, so ive found the thing to do is let ipod go completly flat before screen change, ive never had the prob since. Good luck
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I was having this same problem and after messing with it for a few days i finally got it to display a white screen. Before this it would not power on, or be recognized with itunes. I tried the hard reset and it did not work. Tested it with itunes and with the white screen it was recognized. Couldnt get the white screen to go away for the life of me. Until i figured maybe the LCD was bad. Exchanged the LCD for a different one and got the white screen AGAIN... hard reset worked this time (power button and home button til ipod reboots) and it booted up just fine. I think the problem I had with the original no power was just not having a connection sealed all the way. It looks and felt like they were but after taking apart and making sure all connections were snug it finally powered back on. Try connecting it to a wall charge via A/C and see if you get a result doing that.
Have you even read this thread? There are numerous confirmed solutions right here if you read. It's not caused by one single problem.. that's why you have to troubleshoot and find out exactly what it is. It could possibly be a faulty screen, also make sure to double and triple check your connections are secure. Including the camera connections, and inspect all ribbon cables with magnification to make sure none of them have been torn/disconnect
Ben,
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Hi guys, yesterday i tried to replace the screen, and when trying to connect the black lcd screen connector i notice that it didnt fit like the original one, so i connected the old one again (the broken screen). Now im having the same problem, it wont turn on, i dont understand the battery thing, i tried it though.
Note: when i was connecting the screen, the wifi connection (that brownish thing that is on top right next to the screen connector got loose, i think i put it back in the right place.
Thanks for any help.
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Please tell me were u able to fix your ipod? how?
|Hi all i have this prob quite alot, it happens when you unplug the screen wile its turned on, IT must be turned off before unpluging the screen or it shuts the ipod down and will not turn on or connect to itunes, ive tryed shorting the battry out and didnt work for me, so ive found the thing to do is let ipod go completly flat before screen change, ive never had the prob since. Good luck|
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What actually happens is when u don't turn off ur iPod before changing to the new screen the circuit board shuts down. But only temporarily the easiest way to fix this problem is to put it up n let it die Completely. N be patient it will take a while depending on how much ur battery was on and I know it works from experience it happens to me 3 times already my battery was at least at 70 percent and it took from 7pm to at least 4pm for it to die. If it's full wait at least 2 1/5 days then plug it in n it should be charging within seconds if that doesn't work then ground it
is it recognised in itunes? perhaps the LCD is disconnected/da
pollytintop,
No, it isn't recognized by the computer at all.
IMADV8,
Also, I tested it with another replacement screen, and it had the same issue.
IMADV8,
I am also having the same issue, i repaired the screen like I have on 100's before and now the device is non responsive
Isupply llc,
I AM having the same prob
Christian Taylor,
I am in the same boat. I have replaced the power volume flex cable and wifi cable but nothing. I am going to take it apart tomorrow in my shop. One thing. Look on the board next to the power flex cable where it is plugged in and tell me if your missing any caps. Plz look. I think it may be the issue. I am thinking of replacing the battery with one that is charged to see. Or bridge the cap see what happens. It is already not working.
Brennon,
I'm also having trouble figuring out how to ground the battery? Do you just touch it with a metal tool and also touch the side of the ipod? If so, nothing is happening when I do that :( The ipod was working before I opened it, and now it does not respond. More detail about the above fix would be helpful so I can make sure I'm doing it right! Thanks!
Heather B,
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