Clean My iPod Mini

Darn!!!
I am trying to find a sleeve for my iPod Mini, consequently, I found a sleeve that fitted my iPod Mini perfectly. However, when I took it out from the sleeve, my clickwheel is all brownish! Ah, the sleeve is dirty, but not visible.
My question is, are there any cleaning methods to clean the clickwheel without damaging it; I tried alcohol.
Note: I am thinking to buy a GoofOff Cleaner.
Thanks.

when cleaning your ipod mini go here and then go to the support section at the apple website.
then go to manuals. then ipod mini. then scroll down to the cleaning section. it will tell u exactly what to do.

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Cleaning ipod mini

Ok so i didnt read the part in the manual about not getting any moisure into the opening of the case to my ipod mini. What happened was I brought my ipod mini in the tractor trailer i drive for work and it got all greased up so the middle button was sticking so i just put a little water on my finger and wiped it all over the button and around it and now the go back/menu button doesnt work anymore:( So is it ruined?

Both #1 and #2 are sort of tied together. The Mini is currently associated with your iTunes library. If this young girl connects the iPod to her own PC or Mac running iTunes, the iPod will see her iTunes library as a new one. In order for the iPod Mini to start syncing with her own iTunes library, the iPod must be wiped all all content. So it probably wouldn't work for you to leave your music on the device.
The only way that would work is it the iPod was set up for manual management. See here for more details.
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
Perhaps an easier solution would be to purchase an iTunes Giftcard and include that with the iPod.
As for registration, she'll have to register it under her own Apple ID before it is removed from your list of registered products.
Hopefully this helps clarify your 2 questions, at least a little. Kudos for giving your iPod away like that!
B-rock

Computer crashed - how do I get my songs off my ipod mini back onto mac?

hi there - I have an ipod mini linked to a powerbook g4. Recently I had to do a clean reinstall of the operating system. Now when I connect my ipod, i get an error message saying that this ipod isn't linked to this computer.
If i interpret the message correctly, changing the link will link them, but as I understand it, it will also wipe all the songs on the ipod as there are currently no songs on the computer. But if I choose the 'no' option I can't access any of the songs from the laptop as they are all greyed out or sync the songs back to the computer.
Yikes!
Can anyone help out. Short of digging out all the CDs and digitizing again, is there a way around this problem?
Thanks, in anticipation.

Yeah, syncing them will wipe the iPod. You need an iPod Manager (other than iTunes) that'll move songs from the iPod to the Mac (which iTunes is design not to do).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparisonof_iPodManagers
I used iPodRip. It took a little finaggling (sp?) so next time I'll try something else. You might want to look up some reviews of the others and see what'll work for you. Some save the play count history & playlist, others don't.
Anyway, it's doable.

Ipod mini 2nd gen 1 gb: not detected by laptop (win 7 64 bit), if detected: error during autofill and cannot be restored, please help :D

My laptop does not detect my ipod mini (2nd gen 1 gb), when i connect it the orange light flashe 2 or 3 times then nothing happens. if ever that it will be detected by my laptop and when i sync music on it there will be an error and itunes will suggest to restore it to its factory setting and if i choose to restore it error 3194 happens. so my top priority of course is for it to be detected then fix the latter. please help any will be much appreciated

This is an Answer for a Possible Solution. It worked for me and is still working. The issue I was having with my 64 bit vista, was Apple Mobile Device Service was not being installed, I dont know why. But I disabled any active running program through MSCONFIG, to allow a clean uninterrupted install of ITUNES 8.02. This allowed AMDS and drives from ITUNES to install. Hope this works for most of you.
APPLE, please review your Support Methods. Re-installing doesnt help an issue that resulted from installing.

Ipod mini and new itunes please help

i got my computer cleaned so it wiped out everything but i asked the people to save itunes they said the songs are still there i just have to download the softwhere but i dont have the disk... and i had the old version of itunes. what do i do to gownload the old itunes if i dont have a disk to get my songs up? and then how do i transfer them to the new verison of itunes and/or do i even need the new verison sence i have an ipod mini 6 GB and i have about 550 songs on it with an adio book please help me

let's start with this one:
what do i do to gownload the old itunes if i dont have a disk to get my songs up?
the itunes installer is available from Apple here:
iTunes 7.0.1.8 Installer

Fed up with ipod mini!!!!

I'm fed up with the ipod mini! Is there anyone from Apple that reads these boards that can help me? Or is there a phone number I can call to get assistance?
I've had my ipod for a month and the only thing it's been good for is a paperweight! I've read all the postings and tried different suggestions. I've posted my own questions and I've performed the recommendations of the people who have responded, but I'm unable to get itunes to recognize my ipod! In addition, when my ipod is connected and states"do not disconnect," and then it goes to the menu screen it locks my computer up.
I've downloaded the new version of itunes, cleared my ipod and restored it, but still without any success.
Can anyone help?

I have the same issues. itunes 5.0.1.4 doesn't recognize my mini. ipod updater doesn't recognize my mini either. i have uninstalled itunes 5 and reinstalled 4.9, but it didn't work still. something in itunes 5 changed something in my system that reinstalling 4.9 doesn't fix it. updater just shows that i have no ipod connected. if i try to get updater to check for my ipod during the updater installatin, it just sits there and says "waiting for ipod". it's not my usb port because i can read and write to my ipod. i did the entire list of chores that apple suggests on the site including disabling all other functions and services, reinstalling the com port, uninstalling everything, reinstalling everything, getting windows install clean up, e v e r y t h i n g! nothing worked.
I then installed itunes 4.9 and updater 1.4 in my other laptop. i was able to update to firmware 1.4 using that computer. when i put the ipod into that computer w/ itunes 4.9, everything works fine. of course, it asks me if i want to link that laptop w/ my ipod. i said no, because i want to use my original laptop w/ the ipod.
anybody have a solution for this? it's like we all have the same symptoms and going to the same doctor and we end up having to diagnose ourselves. this is extremely annyoying and inefficient.

Hooking your iPod mini to your car stereo

Hi. I was wondering if someone could tell me what is the best product to hook your iPod mini up to your car stereo. I have looked at some but I would like some opinions. I want a good product not something that will break right away. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

b Various Methods to Connect to a Car Stereo System, or Listen to Your iPod in the Vehicle
b Best:
Direct connection via the dock connector or headphone jack of your iPod, to the mini-jack input (or AUX RCA input jacks) of your car stereo. Not many low/moderate-end cars have this feature yet, but it is becoming more popular. Some aftermarket auto stereo units may have this feature.
There are also some after-market, moderate to fairly expensive direct interfaces, that hook into your existing car stereo to provide a high-quality, direct connection. Most will also power/charge the iPod. Pretty slick, but can be pricey ($80-$300). If money is no object, a clean way to go. Not very portable from car to car if at all.
http://logjamelectronics.com/ipodproducts.html
http://www.myradiostore.us/auxadapters/blitzsafe/blitzsafe-m-link-ipod-interface .html
http://www.theistore.com/ipod2car.html
http://www.mp3yourcar.com/
b Better:
Connect your iPod to a cassette adaptor and play your tunes through your car's cassette player. Some new cars no longer come with a cassette player, so it may not be an option. It will provide even better audio quality if you can run the audio feed out of the dock connector (see the SendStation link below). Can be portable between cars that have a cassette player and also be used in your home cassette system.
b Good:
Attach an FM transmitter to your iPod and play the tunes through an unused FM station. Convenient, but wireless FM transmitter signals are susceptible to static and outside interference, and can vary in strength and quality depending on your location. Some noticeable degradation and distortion, depending on the quality of the transmitter, the sensitivity of your ears and the airwave congestion in your area. Highly portable between cars, and may be used in a home system. FM transmitters that need to be plugged into a DC auto jack may not work in a home environment (without some sort of adaptor).
b Marginal:
Attach an external speaker system to the iPod and play it in the car. Workable, but not too good - unless you spring for a $300+ Bose (or similar) system. But why? Only if your vehicle has no Stereo system, perhaps.
b Brave Techno-Geek:
This site gives some direction on adapting your own car stereo by yourself: http://www.whatsmyip.org/ipodrx8/ . Risky, but it has been successful: Seanski, "silent track" #2, 11:59pm Jul 15, 2005 CDT
Whichever you choose, power the iPod through your cars DC power -- either from a power adapter, or as part of the combined audio adaptor. Have a method to secure the iPod to the dash/console/etc. See the reviews for all the various accessories at the iLounge
You will also get better audio output if the dock connection plug is used, rather than the headphone jack. See this URL for a novel adaptor: https://www.sendstation.com/us/products/pd_lousb.html. Others types are also available via this site.
I have read positive and negative reviews of each method, and within method there are great variations in performance of different manufacture's systems and peoples opinions of their performance. Some cassette adaptors/FM transmitters work poorly, some better.
FWIW: I have the iTrip Mini & the Newer Technology RoadTrip!+ FM transmitters, a Belkin cassette adaptor (used both with & w/out the PocketDock) and two vehicles with the BlitzSafe direct interface. Using the same song in the same car, I found that the FM transmitters worked, but not as good as the cassette adapter via the headphone jack. Using the PocketDock on the cassette adapter resulted in a significant audio quality improvement. As expected, the Blitzsafe direct connect was exceptionally better than everything else: less tinny, a more warmer/richer sound, and close to true CD quality.

De-registering my old iPod mini

As my collection of digital music is expanding, I'm going to replace my iPod mini with a fifth generation iPod with a larger memory. My mini is only nine months old, and as it's in prime condition it will make a nice gift for someone else.
How do I "de-register" my iPod mini, allowing whoever it belongs to after me to undertake a clean registration of the device with Apple ???
iPod mini 6GB Windows XP

Both #1 and #2 are sort of tied together. The Mini is currently associated with your iTunes library. If this young girl connects the iPod to her own PC or Mac running iTunes, the iPod will see her iTunes library as a new one. In order for the iPod Mini to start syncing with her own iTunes library, the iPod must be wiped all all content. So it probably wouldn't work for you to leave your music on the device.
The only way that would work is it the iPod was set up for manual management. See here for more details.
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
Perhaps an easier solution would be to purchase an iTunes Giftcard and include that with the iPod.
As for registration, she'll have to register it under her own Apple ID before it is removed from your list of registered products.
Hopefully this helps clarify your 2 questions, at least a little. Kudos for giving your iPod away like that!
B-rock

Giving Away My Old iPod Mini

Hello, I recently found an old old iPod Mini 4GB while cleaning out my office.....forgot I even had it! I would like to give it to a girl from church who has had a tough life and is not able to afford such things at this time. I would like to: 1) make sure this iPod is no longer registered to me and not attached to my current iTunes account - so she can register it to her and use it with her grandma's computer; and 2) leave most of my music on it if possible, that way she can keep songs she likes and not have to buy a bunch of new music right away. She doesn't have a lot of money.
#1 is most important, #2 is optional but would be nice!
Thanks in advance for your help!!!

Both #1 and #2 are sort of tied together. The Mini is currently associated with your iTunes library. If this young girl connects the iPod to her own PC or Mac running iTunes, the iPod will see her iTunes library as a new one. In order for the iPod Mini to start syncing with her own iTunes library, the iPod must be wiped all all content. So it probably wouldn't work for you to leave your music on the device.
The only way that would work is it the iPod was set up for manual management. See here for more details.
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
Perhaps an easier solution would be to purchase an iTunes Giftcard and include that with the iPod.
As for registration, she'll have to register it under her own Apple ID before it is removed from your list of registered products.
Hopefully this helps clarify your 2 questions, at least a little. Kudos for giving your iPod away like that!
B-rock

HP iPOD mini = Piece of Trash

I have had nothing but problems with my HP apple iPOD mini. For starters it had to be returned to HP, after a month of usage, as it just stopped working. They did repair it, and I received it back after a couple weeks.
Well the problems continue. Today I transferred a bunch of music onto my iPOD, and when I plugged my iPOD in at work, to update the library, all the new songs I had uploaded to the iPOD had become corrupt. I know for a fact they were fine before, as I was listening to them on the way to work. Now all my songs appear to be corrupt, and I cannot listen to any of them.
In addition when I plugged my iPOD into my machine at work, iTUNEs popped up, which I closed, as it is a horrible piece of software. Much to my dismay if went ahead and updated my iPOD software, even after I told it not to, and not to ask me again.
Am I seriously going to have to send this lemon of a product in again for more technical support? I have not even owned this product for 6 months and it has failed, completely twice, and become corrupt multiple times. I knew there was a reason why I did not buy HP or Apple products, and the reason has become even more apparent.

And this has nothing to do with it being an HP iPod. Obviouslty you have a problem with your computer, NOT your iPod. This is in no way Apple's fault.
Im sorry you dont know what you are talking about. The third party program did not cause anything to become corrupt. I very clearly stated, the songs were fine, and I listened to them on my way to work. The songs became corrupt after plugging my iPOD into my PC at work and iTUNES syncing the library, after I told it not to.
The fact that I have had this exact same problem before, with the entire iPOD becomming corrupt, over time, and had to send it off to be fixed, is proof positive that the storage media has become corrupt yet again.
So you Ejected it using iTunes or from the USB manager, correct?
I ejected the ipod from my computer which lists all drives including the iPOD when connected. I know the proper disconnection routine, as I have done it numerous times without issue.
And Apple hardware/software is to blame because???
The third party program is not to blame. It is by a reputable company, I have used there software on my creative jukebox without issue, and have used it multiple time before, with my iPOD, without issue. Apple hardware / software is to blame, because everything has become corrupt, the exact same way things occured the last time I had to send it off to be fixed. Last time I phoned about this problem I was told to use the update software to erase everything and to use the reset procedure. This did not work at all, and problems persisted as they do now.
This type of responce is the biggest cop-out there is. People are more willing to pass the problem onto another company, just to wipe there hands clean of a poorly manufactoured product. If we were to look at the history of defects in products, from both companies, it becomes very clear where the problem lies.
So they were MP3 format, not AAC? Or were you trying to use a non-Apple codec in WMP?
They were the proper format for the iPOD. Windows Media Player can play anything on the iPOD very easily. There is a reason windows media player can download codecs it does not initially come with. It is also the reason I ejected my iPOD and tried the headphones, and the songs were stil corrupt, as I wanted to make sure it was the iPOD and not windows media player which was the problem.
You aren't using any Apple software (except what is on the Mini) and Apple software messed up how?
I very clearly stated iTUNES was the culprit, and yes iTUNES is apple software. In addition the entire library on the iPOD has spotaneously become corrupt as it did the last time I had to send it in for repairs. If events unfold in a similiar manner as last time, my iPOD should stop functioning, at all, in a very short period of time.
Even a quick glance at the threads in this forum would give a person the understanding, that I am not the only person with these types of problems.

IPod mini wont play iTunes songs

I have recently downloaded 15 songs from iTunes. My iPod mini won't play them on it, but they will play will play on my computer. When I try to listen to them on the iPod it just skips over them and goes to the next song.

I've seen more posts about skipping
b purchased music
on the iPod, but there does not seem to be a universal solution yet.
Keep an eye on this Discussion
http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?14@@.688f1365
to see if someone comes up with a fix.
You've updated now and that was non-destructive. Alas, it didn't work.
Before you try restoring (completely wipes your iPod clean), you should try Resetting. You might loose some information, but it's worth a try.
Read this document:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61018
In the bottom half you will find links to resetting and restoring.
Try resetting a few times. If that's not successful, it's up to you trying to restore or wait until there's a fix that works.
I can say it's not a general problem. I upgraded to iT5 (and 5.0.1), purchased music, transferred it to my 1st gen. iPod and everything works flawless.
M

Ipod Mini lost software

I upgraded to a new Ipod and have my Ipod Mini gathering dust. I want to get my Dad into the modern age and set him up with the Mini but dont have the software disk that came with it. He has a windows XP. What would I need to do to get him up and running. Will just downloading Itunes do it? How can I clear my tunes out of it to give him a clean slate? I dont think he would appreciate my music.
Thanks In advance....

Will just downloading Itunes do it?
Yes.
How can I clear my tunes out of it to give him a clean slate?
Create a new Windows XP user account.
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Ipod mini knackered

i can't add songs to my ipod mini. after restoring it, when i try adding new songs on, after about 180 songs added, a notice comes up saying unable "disk could not be read from or written to". its not my itunes as songs transfer to my mates ipod fine off my itunes.
1.4.1 Windows XP

If you have tried ALL the suggestions at the link Jeff provided, you can maybe try a "Deep Level" format in windows to correct Bad sectors on the harddrive inside the iPod before you finally send it off for repairs. (keep in mind, this will totally wipe the ipod clean)
To do this, first connect the iPod and rightclick it in iTunes, hit Options and set it to manual update AND make sure "Enable Disk Usage" is checked when you do this. Once you hit OK and iTUnes reports "iPod update complete" close iTunes and open "My COmputer"
Now you should see your iPod listed as "IPOD" or "Removable Disk". Rightclick it, hit format, make sure "Quick Format" is UNCHECKED and hit start. This will take quite some time to finish so stay calm and don't cancel it, just let it slowly do its thing. Once its done you will BEFORE LETTING ITUNES OPEN AND ACCESS IT use the iPod updater and restore the iPod. aftr all that you can now use iTUnes and see if it will now load all the songs onto it and rightclick it in iTunes to change the iPods settings back, like auto update and unchecking "Enable Disk Mode" if you wish

IPod Mini sound/volume is as soft as a mouse now

PLEASE HELP!
I have just got a replacement set of earphones sent to me by apple because the original one just stopped working all of the sudden. I noticed that my iPod mini's sound/volume is about 50% softer than when I originaly got it. I've tried using euPOD and goPOD and also the slider trick but it still doesn't take the volume back to the good old days. I know that it is probably because of the stupid new 26-03-2006 update with the volume limit on it, but i've also tried restoring the iPOD but to no avail either. I've tried everything already and nothing has worked. Does anybody know how I can get around this or I'll just have to throw my Mini in the trash and never buy anything from apple again! I also noticed that the volume slider doesn't actualy change the volume loudness until it gets past halfway.....so it doesn't actualy get softer or louder until I'm about halfway thru. I can't see why apple would want to implement such a ridiculous limit on what was essentialy a very good product.
Very Very Disappointed Apple
iPOD Mini 4GB M9802X/A Windows XP Pro
Windows XP Pro

Gary,
There is a lot I don't know yet, but I definitely managed to raise the volume by cutting off the sound check and the equalizer when importing new stuff. As a test, I can now hear the words in an audiobook, although the volume is still on maximum for my iPod and car tape player. Unfortunately the old stuff still sounds too faint. (Is this iPod actually updating?)
There is a problem with my car tape player. I haven't bought a head cleaning kit yet, but plan to do so. I connected an FM transmitter and tested the sound -- it was a lot louder. (In my area, I cannot use an FM transmitter in the city because of FM interference. No empty stations. So I either need earphones or to make the tape player work. Or a new car
I don't know yet whether it's the Sound Check or Equalizer that makes the difference. I don't think I ever used Sound Enhancer.
You can raise the volume by selecting songs, going to "Get Info" and resetting the volume bar. This seems to make it louder on the Mac speakers. I cannot tell that anything is getting through to the iPod -- I simply don't hear it yet.
I don't know yet if importing when using Sound Check does anything permanent to the volume of the song. I hope not.

Cleaning my ipod?

Hey, I know this doesnt really have anything to do with fixing ipods or stuff like that, btu does anyone know how to clean the outside of your ipod. Ive got huge smudge marks on it and finger prints. Also, my screen is really hard to see through because of all the scratches. I havent done anything to scratch it either. I got it a week ago. Any ideas?
Windows XP

There is a natural soap, "Dr. Bronner's", that cleans the dirt of the click wheel of the mini and the backside of the video ipod.
I suggest a soft cloth (a glasses cloth) for cleaning the video and paper towels for cleaning a dirty mini.
Mix a tiny amount of soap and water with cloth and clean video ipod front and back. This soap will not scratch the ipod (unless you use a harsh cloth).
To clean the mini use a paper towel and a bit of the soap and water. Don't push too hard on the wheel as you are cleaning it and don't get the mini wet! Get the paper towel super soapy if the wheel isn't coming clean and be gentle, rub the click wheel in a circle motion and be patient. It will look like new!!
Dr. Bronner's is located at any natural food store or store with a natural food selection... and is inexpensive.
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