IPod classic 60 GB major problem

I switched on my cousins iPod classic 60 GB and there was a message that connect to a PC, so I connected it to a PC without iTunes and it required iTunes so I've installed it there and it was unable to restore at the beginning, after doing some tips from Internet I could manage to restore it but the major problem is that its capacity now is only 15.8 GB so I've tried to reset and format nothing is working(even on mac), I think there is something wrong with the MBR or MFT, so if you can help reseting the MBR and MFT or in any way to solve this problem I'll be thankful, because it's really annoying when something went wrong with things that do not belong to you............
you can mail me on: [email protected]

Actually.....people DON'T have an iPod Classic 60 GB, because there is no such thing. You may have a 60 GB 5 Gen or 5.5 Gen Ipod video, but technically that is not an iPod Classic. Your question may reciueve a better response in the master catagory for 5Gen iPods.

Similar Messages

I have a ipod classic 160GB , the problem with it is that it is dead no respond at all, i even tried to do a hard reboot, i tried to connect to itunes but it did not work, if somebody has a solution please let me know! the screen on the ipod shows nothing

I have a ipod classic 160GB , the problem with it is that it is dead no respond at all, i even tried to do a hard reboot, i tried to connect to itunes but it did not work, if somebody has a solution please let me know! the screen on the ipod shows nothing........

This is the iPod touch forum. I will request that you post be moved to the iPod Classic forum.

HT1386 I sync all songs, photos and videos between my computer and iPod classic with no problems, but when I get to sync info I get this message: "iTunes cannot sync Calendar and contacts to iPod. Try logging out of Windows adn then logging back in".

I sync all songs, photos and videos between my computer and iPod classic with no problems, but when I get to sync info I get this message: "iTunes cannot sync Calendar and contacts to iPod. Try logging out of Windows adn then logging back in". Could you please help?

Correct. When you update via iTunes all synced media that is not in your iTunes library will be lost.
As IO said before:
You can redownload most iTunes pruchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
I do not think it included audio books.

IPod Classic 80Gb intermittent problems

My iPod Classic 80Gb is starting to become a bit tempremental especially when used in the car but also at home although right now it is playing away fine through my hi-fi system. What happens is that seemingly at random the Apple logo appears on the screen and the device resets itself which is quite annoying when you're driving along. This iPod is now 6 years old and has the original battery and so the problems I am having might be due to the battery getting old.
In the car I am playing it through a Parrot MKi9200 bluetooth car kit http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits/parrot-mki9200/ which connects using the 30 pin connector although I could also use the 3.5mm jack but that doesn't display the song being played on the small LCD screen. At home I am playing it mostly through the 3.5mm jack to RCA (phono) into the aux input on my amplifier.
My iPod is synced with iTunes quite often as I'm always adding more music and the battery seems generally to be well topped up. There are times when I've been on a long car journey when the iPod obviously stops because the battery has gone too low but the majority of journeys in the car are short ones around town when the battery isn't getting too low. When the battery has gone too low it takes a while to get the iPod going again as the battery has to be charged before anything happens, whereas these freezes when the Apple screen comes up are short things which the iPod recovers from fairly quickly.
What I am trying to work out is if a new battery would solve the problems I am having or whether there might be something else needing replaced as well. If it was just the battery then I'd probably replace it but if it is more than that then I'd rather put the money I'd spend repairing it into a new iPod. Having said that I've heard that you can put a solid state hard drive in an iPod and I'm wondering if Apple will be releasing an iPod with a large ss hard drive as I think I read the current iPod Classic was to be the last in the line.

Hi Snoopyathome.
You have the inccorect cable for the classic 80/160. The cable you have is described on this link: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=B5F 4A608&fnode=home/shopipod/ipod_accessories/cablesdocks&nplm=M9765G/B .
This is the incorrect cable for the classic. The cable you purchased plugs into the earphone jack and can be used with previous versions of the iopd, including "ipod with color Display" and "ipod with video". This exclused the classic 80 and classic 160.
The proper cable can be found at this link: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=4D7 9909E&fnode=home/shopipod/ipod_accessories/cablesdocks&nplm=MB129LL/A .
When I went to the ipod store here they tried to sell me that cable you purchased. Luckily, I had already been to the website to look for info about connections. I use the mb129ll/a with my classic 80 and it works perfectly.
The mb129ll/a also works with previous ipods listed at the bottom of the page on the link I place here.
Good luck to you.
Message was edited by: david-iPod80Gb

All of you who use the 80gb ipod classic and have problems with it freezing and syncing with itunes...well I have joined the club. This is a serious issue with apple and they need to correct it. I have tried everything to no avial.

This is beyond frustrating. I just wasted 70 dollars between a new battery and gas for my ipod 80gb classic. It was having major issues syncing and freezing with itunes. I tried everything possible and noticed that a lot of people have been having the same issues with their ipod classics as well. I must have restored it several times and now it just totally bit the dust. Now I have to shell out 130 dollars to send it in to apple to be rebuilt/fixed. This is nonsense and I just cant believe apple isn't doing anything to address this issue. My ipod was doing great for about nearly 5 years and now this. I even down-graded to itunes 10.7, but by the time I had it set up to try, that's when my ipod totally failed and will not even come on. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Here is what worked for me:
My usb hub, being usb2, was too fast. I moved the wire to a usb port directory on my pc. That is a usb1 port which is slow enough to run your snyc.

Ipod classic 120GB sync problems

Whenever I try to sync my new iPod Classic 120GB with iTunes 8.1, it shows that it is transferring all the tracks, but when it is done, only a handful are transferred to the iPod. No error messages pop up, but when I sync it with an older version of iTunes, it seems to work just fine. The firmware on the iPod is already up-to-date and I've even done a restore, what can possibly be wrong which is causing the sync problems with iTune 8.1?

I have got the same problem, everything up-to-date. iTunes has about 80 gB of music, but synchronisation results in only 30 gB of music on my iPod. Apple's helpdesk first advised to reset the iPod: that meant another 24 hours of downloading, but the final result was even worse than the first time. Then they tried to convince me that my iTunes tracks perhaps were corrupt. But manually I can download every album. Finally they recommended to use manual synchronisation, that in fact means that the automatic sync option is no longer available! I cannot understand that Apple support is not aware of the problem and cannot properly fix it. Also after first contact by telephone there seems to be no possibility to complain by e-mail about the recommended "solution."

New Version of BT Yahoo Classic Mail Major problem

I have tried to use the new version of BT Yahoo Mail & have encountered a major problem.
When I select any area of the new mail page I get a message that says "E Mail out of Memory Line 1"
My computer then locks up totally, & I have to turn of with the on/off switch & restart.
I have now gone back to using the original Classic mail, but, I find that if I select a e mail address from a web site this is automatically placed in the New Classic mail system, & again I get the message & lock up.
I have contacted India, & got nowhere! She said I had too many e mails stored on my system! I actually have 3726, so I think she is wrong
Help please
Should I just stick with the old version of the mail system?
Is there anybody in BT interested in the problem?
Will the original Classic mail continue for ever?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Johnoo wrote:
To all who are viewing this, I have just had a mail from BT saying that they were having a few Bugs with the new mail system.
I was advised to phone 0800 633 5335 Option 2, & they would action.
I did this & I have been transferred back to the old Classic Mail system
They then advised that I should wait at least one month before trying to reinstall the new system.
Thought it best to share this information
Huge thanks to you Johnoo, had been struggling for two days after upgrading from BT Yahoo Classic to new version, and had just reached the end of my tether so to speak!!!
Followed instructions above - although Option 2 refers to 'Dial Up'? - and requested transfer back to Classic. Contact centre operative seemed to understand perfectly
I confirmed ID and she held on while I accessed mail account, took about a minute from start to finish! Very happy
Get busy living

Unusual? iPod Classic connection/sync problem

I have an 80Gb iPod Classic, and iTunes 8.1 running on Windows XP.
With iTunes open, I connect the iPod.
The iPod screen says connecting...synchronising...
Then the iPod appears in the iTunes device list, and the iPod says ejecting...ok to disconnect.
I am left with iTunes open, and thinking it is connected to the iPod, and an iPod which is disconnected from it's iTunes Library.
If I try the sync button on iTunes it say synchronising for a little while, but doesn't update any files.
The upshot is that I can no longer add or remove anything from the iPod. Although all the original data is still there, and the iPod plays fine.
I have tried rebooting the PC, restarting the iPod, re-installing iTunes, and restoring the iPod factory settings, but I still have the same problem.
Please help!

if you get a solution to this problem, I have identical troubles on my hp running vista and outlook 07 on both my classic 80 gig and nano 16gig
Message was edited by: Paulithimus

IPod classic podcast download problem

How can I redownload my podcasts which disappeared the last time I synced my iPod Classic 160gb?

I think i fixed the problem something i didn't want to do, but i tried unchecking each artist and removing them from the ipod and check them back and put them back on the ipod i also reset my ipod but none of that still didn't work so i decided to restore my ipod something i didn't want to do because i have so much music and put everything back on my ipod and that seem to work so just have to see how long it stay like that before the artwork get screwed up again which i hope not.
so if anyone else is having the same problem with the artwork messed up on your ipod just restore your ipod, it worked for me.

Ipod Classic 5th Generation problem

i have a ipod classic 5th generation connected it to my macbook pro retina display and it doesn't come up on itunes but it does charge?
can anyone help

Same deal here, recent problem.
Concurrent with new issues where it will no longer play video podcasts.
I suspect an update hindered stability.

Ipod classic 160 sync problem

So a couple of days ago my iPod classic was operating erratically and I read a few posts and decided to do a restore. After a long time trying I managed to get it to do a full reformat. I haven't been able to get it to sync since. I have tried what seems every suggestion on here. I can see it in device manager no problem, it says that its connected on the iPod itself, It does show up in iTunes if I remove and plug it back in but only for a split second (it looks like a small window appears below the icon) and then it disappears again. If I perform a DFU restore it goes through restoring the device through iTunes again (so it is possible it can be recognized) but when it gets to the point where it tells me it will sync upon reboot - the icon for the iPod flashes up in iTunes, and then disappears again as above. I have also tried to do the HDsmart data and this works, details as below:
Retracts:18
Reallocs:0
Pending sectors:0
Poweron hours : 167
Start/stops: 69680
Temp current : 31°C
Temp min: 53°C
temp max: 248°C
I know the max is high but I think its a bum reading. It was operating mostly fine before apart from having to reboot using the Menu/select button every week or so...
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi turingtest2,
Thank you for the info, with formatting my iPod I managed to connect it to iTunes again.
However..in the page you linked to there is a section about how transferring large amounts of data can dump your library. That seems to be the problem in this case. It won't even allow me to transfer more than 2 gigabytes of music per sync, if I go higher it will dump everything again. Having over >60 GB of music in my library, this is disastrous to say the least.
Do you think that there is any other solution besides the method you mentioned involving Smart Playlists?

IPod Classic having massive problems (Not able to connect, Music gone, Etc)

First of all I bought my iPod classic little over 6-7 months ago.
1.About three months in my iPod started to erase my music... So I reset it, didn't work, and restored it to the factory setting.
Now Starting 3 weeks ago, it started to have this massive problems, The musics disappeared even though I disconnected it. So I restored it..AGAIN, but it still does it with new musics.
2. Now it will not even connect itself to the computer anymore. I've erased the iTunes, Reset the iPod, Restored it, but it will work when it feels like it (I've also tried my friends iPod...Wire...Connector.)

Hi, I have not made back up. So I will be loosing all data and apps and music. Do you know any other way to overcome and save all the music and apps in my ipod? My ipod s working fine only problem is I can sync it to itunes it says-"itunes cannot read the contents of the ipod " Go to the Summary tab in ipod preference and click Restore to restore this ipod to factory settings". It is the same error message. Is there any alternate ways to save my music photos and apps ?

My ipod classic is having problems with docking system worksok with earphones

my ipod classic seems to having problems on docking station gear4 houseparty smart dock. its playing ok but am unable to make louder and wont respond to remote . its charged to the full and my sons i phone works perfectly

Hey Silverdemon, sounds like a short, most likely in the headphones. Try a different set of headphones with this iPod or try the headphones with a different device. If the problem stops with your iPod or it moves to another device, then replace the headphones. If within 1 year of date of purchase Apple will replace the headphones for free if problem is a defect, not abuse. If the problem continues with a different set of headphones, check the port for damage and foreign debris. If you note debris, attempt to remove it, if damage noted contact Apple and set up an appointment to have it evaluated. if nothing appears wrong, try plugging / unplugging to jack about 12 times maybe corrosion on the contacts if so that should clean it. Next thing to try reset your iPod. After that try restore from backup. Last resort, restore to new. Just make sure you make a full backup to your computer before you restore so no data is lost. If nothing works, contact Apple and set up an appointment to have your iPod evaluated. Good luck, Cheers.

Brand new Ipod Classic 80Gb - Synching Problems - Ipod ejecting itself

Bought a new 80Gb Ipod last week after my old one crapped out. Computer also crapped out so had to load all my CD's to another laptop on newly downloaded Itunes 7.5. Hooked the new ipod up to the laptop and immediately had problems with the Ipod 'ejecting' itself before any songs were loaded. Furthest I managed to get was name the darn thing before it ejected. So, tried the 5R's with no success - still kept on 'ejecting' - sometimes straight away, sometimes part of the way through synching the library always with the end result of no songs on the ipod. Tried updating windows, updating Itunes, restarting computer, using different cables, different USB ports (all 2.0) with no success. Took the Ipod to the Apple Genius Bar where they restored it and managed to successfully synch a few tracks. Thinking the problem was solved - took it home and it is doing exactly the same thing again. AAAARRRRGGGHHH. Trawled the forum boards all day yesterday found a few suggestions I hadn't tried - setting it to enable disk use etc etc. When I hooked the ipod up last night it was ejecting immediately after connecting so not even giving me a chance to try the new fixes. Plugged it in this morning for a last ditch attempt and it connected long enough for me to switch on the manual synching and I successfully loaded 32 songs out of 4000 (yippee!!) before it started the same carry on again - disconnecting itself..
This is so frustrating - what has happened to the ipod??? I had no trouble at all with my old one. A new piece of kit such as this should not be so time consuming and stressful. After this experience there is no way I will buy another ipod.
Has anyone got any suggestions?

I had over two weeks of frustration getting the right collection of fixes installed (iTunes 7.5 and 1.0.2 on the iPod; 1.0.3 should be OK). My symptom was that iTunes starts to go spacey on me when I plug the iPod classic into the USb port. There are long delays that I can't find a good cause for.
Start up iTunes on your PC.
Before you connect the iPod to your PC, try putting the iPod into Disk Mode (don't know the article info but there is one on this site; just search for "Disk Mode". There will be a check mark on the iPod screen when you have successfully arrived there.) Then plug it into the USB port on your PC.
It may take several seconds/minutes for the iPod to be recognized in iTunes (I get some help with this by clicking on the Windows Start button, which overlays part of the iTunes screen, and waiting for iTunes to refresh its screen.)
Before you click the Sync button, be sure you have chosen all the tabs you want to sync; since my music library is over 40GB, I choose this one first and let iTunes copy over my whole music library. I also check the Enable Disk Use box on the Summary screen. I then go out for coffee or to the bathroom (it takes a while).
Once everything is copied over, be sure to press the Eject button in iTunes to be sure it is releasing the iPod.(Try my Windows Start button trick above to get positive feedback when it is safe to disconnect.) When it disappears from the list on the left-hand side and the screen is refreshed, it is safe to disconnect the iPod. (I'm not sure this is absolutely necessary, but it works for me.)
It can be a little dicey to get the iPod out of Disk Mode or even to just turn off the iPod, but keep trying and you should be able to get it back into normal mode with all your music, video, podcasts and photos (haven't tried Contacts or Games) playable.
Getting
When all the information has been copied over,

IPod Classic Calendar Sync Problem

I have an 80 gig iPod classic, and it works perfectly fine except for the calendar sync function. I really want to get my Outlook calendar on my iPod, and for some reason whenever I sync it, it says it is syncing my calendars and takes a long time. Then I check my calendar on my iPod and the calendar is empty. I've made sure that the box is checked for it to sync calendars from Outlook, and I've even cleared Outlook plug-ins, leaving only iTunes and my security plug-in. I have also tried syncing it after doing these things multiple times and the same thing happens.
How can I get my Outlook calendar onto my iPod classic?

doesn't work for me with classic 120, vista and outlook 2007.
Looks like it needs a fix and will have to wait for apple to sort it.

Ipod classic 30G battery problem.

when connecting my ipod classic 30G to my macbook, it pops up a window,
<USB Over Currenet Notice
A USD device is currently drawing too much power.
The hub it is attached to will be deactivated.>
WHAT CAN I DO?????? Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dun wanna lose my ipod!!!!!! maintenance is long expired!!!
:-((((((((((((((

Hello SircoL,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
The cause of this error message could be any number of possibilities from a bad USB cable, or a fried USB port. Have you tried using a different cable if at all possible or using a different USB port on your MacBook?
Also make sure that each end of your USB cable and USB port are clean. Maybe also try resetting your Mac's SMC as described in this article.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
B-rock

IPod classic 60 GB major problem

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for