Can't get ipod classic 80GB into disk mode

I have tried and tried to get this 80GB ipod into disk mode by pushing the select/menu until it restarts and the select/pp buttons. It keeps going back to the red x. please help.

Is it possible my IPOD is defective?
Probably not, but it's more than likely that the docking station either isn't compatible with the Classic or the cables supplied with it aren't.
Does it specifically say the Dynex is Classic compatible?

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TS1372 my ipod classic is in disk mode, can,t get out of it, it says error 1439, what can i do, i tried everything, they said in the apple page, please help me.

dear, Friends,
I have ipod classic, My ipod is in the disk mode, can't get out of it, it says error 1439, i had tried too many times, with trying to reset the ipod or restore it, but failed, please help me in this what can i do.

Try going to settings and reset all settings. This worked for me.

My computer won't recognise my iPod Classic, even in disk mode?

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I can't get to an apple store for over 3 weeks as I am home for Easter and there's none near me but any help would be appreciated!!
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Bump, I have this exact problem.
iPod Classic, 160GB, running the latest OS
Charges, but doesn't display charging icon (no lightning bolt in the top right). Doesn't recognize that it is plugged into the computer, and the computer doesn't recognize it (MacBook Pro, again, latest OS).
I have reset it... twice. And I've put it in disc mode - same results.
It will charge off my computer, but it won't sync, and it hasn't for about a week, so my podcasts are all out of date
Thanks for the help!

Ipod rarely goes into disk mode

Hi. I have followed the steps to get my ipod into disk mode, because I am getting an ipod picture with a frown. Only rarely does it actually go into disk mode. I have toyed with it being plugged into my computer, into the wall, and not plugged in at all, but i cant get my ipod to get back into disk mode. What would be the easiest way to do this?
Thanks alot
Jordan

I am still at a loss and my ipod still doesnt work. does anyone know how to fix this?!

Ipod wont go into disk mode

ipod wont go in disk mode
:ive reset it
:held play/select button
and my computer doesnt reconize it

I have the same problem it does not go in to disk mode or normal mode just sick iPod icon

Can't get Ipod classic to work with video out to TV

I have 80gb IPOD classic,3rd gen. I bought the Dynex docking station w/video & audio out to TV kit. I have it hooked up exactly as they instuct. I also have my settings on IPOD to TV out enabled, NTSC, and captions on. But when I try and play a video, all I get is the "TV out enabled, connect video cable" message. It won't play. Is it possible my IPOD is defective? It is new. Any suggestions?

Is it possible my IPOD is defective?
Probably not, but it's more than likely that the docking station either isn't compatible with the Classic or the cables supplied with it aren't.
Does it specifically say the Dynex is Classic compatible?

Can't get iPod Classic to do anything!

My iPod classic has always seemed to struggle with connecting to my computer/iTunes but I usually put that down to it being the computers fault. Occasionally my iPod would freeze up and the only way I knew how to fix it was to let it drain it's battery and then once recharged it would again. Just now it frooze again so I let the battery die out, but now when I'm trying to charge it or connect it to the computer, I'm just getting an error saying "www.apple.com/support/ipod" with a picture of a red cross. I tried looking on the help site but can't find anything to help me.
Can anyone help me? Why is it coming up with an error? Why does it keep freezing up? Why won't my computer or iTunes recognise it?
(Also the entire back of the iPod is blank so I can't use the serial number to request help from Apple!)

iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1463. in the past this is not only the hard drive but also the logic board.

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TS1441 Ipod classic stuck in disk mode

My ipod classic is stuck in disk mode, computer/itunes won't recognize, i've tried resetting, but either says "ok to disconnect" or "restore with itunes." When i plug it in, the computer nor itunes recognize that it's plugged in.... please help.

The best way to get out of this situation is to use a well-known tool called TinyUmbrella.
First of all download TinyUmbrella http://thefirmwareumbrella.blogspot.in/
Now, making sure your device is connected to your computer, launch TinyUmbrella
It will automatically detect that your iPod is stuck in recovery mode
Select the Exit Recovery button and it should throw your iPod touch out of recovery.
Alternatively, you can right-click on your iPod name from a list at the side
of TinyUmbrella and select Kick out of recovery.

IPOD classic stuck on disk mode/recovery mode

Hello
I got a new Ipod classic for Christmas and when I hooked it up to Itunes it started adding some songs then froze as I had this problem with my old Ipod I restored it and was ready to begin again, then it started saying it was corrupted and after searching ways to fix this problem online I tried for a while to restore as prompted and fix it but then it went onto disk mode and now it's locked on that mode and I can't get it out of that at all. I put my old Ipod on this morning to my Itunes and it worked fine and synced as normal so now I know it's the Ipod. I've no idea how to fix this problem myself or why it started, I'm normally able to fix most of my technology stuff myself and all morning this has been stressing me out. I'm not sure where to send it for repair or how much it will cost at all, appreciate any help at all.

I have the same problem. Have you figured out how to fix it? I'm going to my Apple store this afternoon to see if they can fix it. Thanks.

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Bryan

Yeah, I've had this happen to me too. Unfortuantely its just one f the many joys of owning an ipod/apple product. I'm not exatcly sure WHAT causes this to happen, but if you hold down the center and menu button down at the same time, the disk mode screen should turn off; and, depending if your ipod is charge or not, pressing the play/pause button should turn on your ipod on normaly. Hope this helped for being so late.

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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1752061
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http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8300945231/m/999006696931
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Can't synch iPod Classic 80Gb

Help, please.
Have been using iPod without problems for 6 months. Library is on external drive (USB). Normally i have the drive plugged in at the back of the laptop and plug in the iPod on the side port. Today i had the drive in the side port while i imported some CD's and then plugged-in the iPod in at the back. I got "Found New Hardware" & "Your new hardware is ready to use" messages but iTunes said that it had detected an iPod in "recovery mode" and i had to restore it before i could synch. After the resore it said that the iPod was restarting and would soon appear in the side menu but it just keeps going back to the "found iPod in recovery mode" message. I been around this circuit many times with teh same result. Have tried ejecting and disconnecting iPod, closing/reopening iTunes, plugging drive in back and Pod on side, restarting computer. All music gone from the Pod and i can't synch, would appreciate any help available.
with thanks,
Kev.

Apple support supplied the following link which fixed the preblem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1493
Plugging the 'pod into a different USB port caused Windows to assign a new drive letter to it, unfortunately it used a letter already mapped to a network drive. An easy fix.
Thanks, folks........Kev.

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Can't get ipod classic 80GB into disk mode

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