The message says..

"The ipod could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible".

I tried restarting the computer and changing out cables but it still won't work.

Is there any other way to fix this or get my songs loaded onto my ipod for free?

Thanks

⟐ Answered June 02, 2026 at 12:09 MST

⟐ Commented June 02, 2026 at 8:40 MST

So my dad found has other old Zune and it’s works and I just restarted it and it went to a grey screen after the Zune logo I don’t here any hard drive falling sounds is it a software glitch? And I promised my brother to not open it up and whoa I forgot one major thing I forgot to say before I rebooted the Zune the battery was low and i also played a song goes black it goes back on after I plug it in and it says song unavailable and the battery is low and

⟐ Commented June 02, 2026 at 8:36 MST

⟐ Answer accepted June 02, 2026 at 4:09 MST

It’s the spring loaded type. Press the lid down and the latch engages to hold the lid closed.

(Once closed) press the lid down and the latch releases.

BAT+ terminal on the CPU came off. Repair guy messed up. Analyze the photos. The image that contains a blue wire attached to the CPU is the current pavement but still not working properly or at all. What needs to happen from that point in order to restore function?

⟐ Commented May 28, 2026 at 15:57 MST

But it charges fine via USB and wall

Already cleaned dock, tested multiple cables, did the 5 Rs, tested 3 different laptops (mac, linux, windows 11).

Ipod will fully charge via USB and wall but won't get detected as USB device.

I don't know what could be the problem.

I'm guessing logic board or something on the 30 pin but would be weird if only the data pin is faulty while charge seems to work fine.

One thing that's interesting though. In diagnostics mode in the accessory test, it only shows FWRPWR and not USBPWR or USB_Detect that seems to appear on other devices.

⟐ Commented May 25, 2026 at 17:04 MST

1:Please Wait. Very Low Battery

2:Black screen with apple emblem

3:www.apple.com/support/ipod

I have tried to reseat the battery cable more then 4 times with the same result each time.

I have had the ipod charging all day, so over 8 hours.

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

⟐ Commented May 23, 2026 at 11:25 MST

⟐ Edited by author May 23, 2026 at 10:29 MST

⟐ Commented May 18, 2026 at 6:21 MST

⟐ Answer accepted May 17, 2026 at 12:56 MST

This picture is from another unit, but the missing pad on my board is located in the red circle. Please let me know where I should trace or reconnect it.

Thanks.

⟐ Commented May 12, 2026 at 22:27 MST

⟐ Commented May 12, 2026 at 6:55 MST

⟐ Commented May 09, 2026 at 10:38 MST

If I order slim ssd and slim cover, is it fit for my 5.5th ipod???

⟐ Answer edited May 09, 2026 at 8:17 MST

Can anyone confirm whether I can swap the casing between them? thanks in advance

⟐ Commented May 08, 2026 at 0:30 MST

Ipod Fans and Old Tech Resurrectionist,

It took apart an iPod 5th Gen A1136 but during the process I lost track of the fine mesh ground horribly pictured with this question. The ground mesh is the same type that is adhered to the top of the charge port at the bottom of the logic board.

Not sure why there is a second ground (not counting the click wheel ground) when the faceplate is plastic on this model but this is probably why I am not an engineer. I would like to return this very small part to it’s original home in the case without buying another unopened iPod to study.

Any assistance where this second ground mesh is placed is greatly appreciated. I am finding nothing on the internet about these spongy fine wire mesh grounding strap? Thingy?

Sincerely,

Leo

⟐ Answered May 07, 2026 at 7:18 MST

⟐ Commented May 07, 2026 at 7:13 MST