Ipod classic only works when cold.

Does any body have experience with an ipod that only produces sound when cold, ie, coming out of the refigerator. Also, will get sound when holding down the right lower corner? I don't get sound from the ear phone jack or the docking station. I have read extensive threads on another site regarding this.

There are probably some dry solder joints that work when pressure is applied in the right place and the device is cold. As it heats up different components expand at different rates and the circuit fails. I doubt it is amenable to an easy repair.
See also Corrupt iPod classic.
tt2

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