Ipod classic screen freeze

after charging my iPod Classic, went to music, and it froze on cover flow. Won't do anything. Tried to synch it, and nothing. Help!

Can you Reset your iPod and try playing some song.
Toggle the Hold switch, make sure you dont see the red mark when you do the next step
Reset the iPod -> Press Menu and Center button simultaneously for about 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON
Then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
Here is the Apple support Article on the 5Rs
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/

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Hi Candyfornia,
I think you must restore your iPod (with iTunes) to solve your problem...

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I have recently noticed a thin white vertical line on the right side of my iPod classic screen. It doesn't affect the iPod's function at the moment but I'm worried that it is signaling a potential technicial problem. I have tried all the initial troubleshooting steps suggested but am leery about uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes.

Removing and re-installing iTunes won't do any good as it does not pertain to the iPod in any way. If none of the 5 R's of troubleshooting helped, we can definitely say that it is a hardware issue with the iPod's LCD display.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
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White lines three appeared on my ipod classic screen. It has never been dropped or screen scratched. Suddenly white lines appeared on the screen. Tried to reset settings, nothing changed. Is this a common issue with ipod classic coz apple adviser denying ever having heard of this problem and I have to pay half of msrp to fix it. Offered 10% off to purchase new ipod and turn in old one. What a waste. Apple should take responsibility if this problem is indeed inherent with this product.

The magnets are tnot the cause.
Try the standard fixes to rule out a software problem.
- Reset. Nothing is lost
Reset iPad: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup
- Restore tofactory defaults/new iPad
If still problem then time for an appointment at teh Genius Bar of an Apple store. The drops may have damaged it or there could be another cause.

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Hi,
My new iPod classic started freezing when plugge in after the night, for example - it needs a restore, then works fine. Any ideas?
Thank you for your help

Yikes!, it may means it is the iPod Classic firmware 2.0.4, that is hanging up the USB Host controller, which freezes your whole Computer.
Could be a partially updated firmware 2.0.4, (so kind of corrupted)
Can you
1. Open in finder <yourname>/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/
2. Remove the .ipsw and .ipsw.signature for the version you are wanting to drop, in this case, 2.0.4
3. Open iTunes and in Preferences uncheck automatic check for updates.
4. Connect iPod and select restore. It will ask you if you want to check for newer update. Select Yes. All files will be removed and it will have to resync the entire library but it worked.
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Hello allan63,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where you're not seeing anything on your iPod classic's display, please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
Apple - Support - iPod - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant
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Since you stated
I tried everything possible
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do the Disk Diagnostic as posted by tt2.
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I can not get anything to show up on my ipod classic screen. I tried resetting my ipod and still nothing shows up on my screen, not even the Apple logo. I wonder if the battery is dead.

If the battery is "dead" (as in "fully drained", or empty), you will need to leave it on charge for at least thirty minutes before it shows any signs of life. Then, let it fully charge.
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The sync cable must be connected to a USB port at the back of the iMac screen and not to those USB ports on the keyboard or USB portr hubs.
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Hey jirioxy,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing multiple issues with your iPod classic. To troubleshoot, it may be helpful to run through the following assistant:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
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After dropping my iPod classic, the screen went black and I could no longer get it to work. I was able to restore it however the screen is still black. I can hear it clicking when I spin the will and it connects to iTunes but the screen is still black. Is there any way to fix this?

Put it in the rice for couple of more days. Then
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $99 for 16 GB one and $149 for the others. They do not fix yours.
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Hi, Meg.
I've contacted Apple as you suggested and they have already taken care of the problem.
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Hello Briannat1995,
It sounds like your iTunes application is becoming unresponsive when you plug your iPod Classic into your computer. I recommend trying the troubleshooting steps from the article named:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3219
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
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