IPod nano RED Special Edition (2nd generation) Won't Charge

Hi,
I recently found my red ipod nano that I haven't seen in years while cleaning my room. I don't remeber when I got it but know it was a very long time ago when I originally purchased it. I plugged in one of my chargers into the ipod and plugged it into my computer. I pulled up itunes and reset my ipod completley erasing everything. I was than able to select the songs that I wanted to put on it completley fine. I noticed that the battery wasn't charged at all so I let it set there over night while I slept. When I woke up this morning the battery was completely charged, at least it claimed to be, so I unplugged it from my computer only to find that my ipod had shut off by itself. The screen slowly faded away like all electronic devices do when the unit runs out of a charge. I found it very odd and decided to plug back in my ipod to my computer. The ipod turns on like nothing is wrong and the batttery status shows that it's charging again. I can plug in my heaadphones and even listen to my music that I put on it, but only when my ipod is connected to my computer. I unpluged it again from my copmtuer after letting it charge for some time and the same thing occured, the unit shuts off completely as if it ran out of charge and the screen slowly fades away. I also tried plugging it into my speaker dock system that I have that charges my ipod and allows me to play music at the same time. Oddly enough the unit turns on and I'm able to listen to the music that I recently turned on. The battery symbol also indicates that it's charging, even after charging it completley twice. After some time I unplug it again from the docking station and to no surprise the unit shuts off by itself as if it ran out of charge while in use.
It seems that my ipod is functioning completely fine with reagards to being able to connect it to itunes, sync music to it, and all the stuff it's suppose to do, it just can't seem to hold a charge. The battery status shows up as empty after repluging it into my computer. After the battery indicator symbol turns to fully charged I disconnect it and unplug the unit from my computer only for the unit to shut off completely like it ran out of charge. I cannot turn it on unless it's hooked up to my computer or docking station.
I'm lost as to what is the problem. Thanks for any input.

So your suggesting to fully let it charge completely and then unplug it and repeat in the hopes that eventually it will be able to hold the charge?

Similar Messages

IPod nano 4 GB Green (2nd Generation) microphone!!!

hi. i have an Apple iPod nano 4 GB Green (2nd Generation) and i need a mic for it, i don't know if it support the Mic or not, can anyone give me some light about that please..thanx

To my knowledge, Apple were originally going to release the new Nano 4G in both 4GB & 8GB models. However, to coincide with the release of a memory upgrade on Microsoft's new Zune products, Apple made a 16GB model just before the release date.
Therefore, this explains why it took them so long to get their 16GB models shipped and these 4GB models are what they made up until they decided to scrap that idea and only release the 8GB & 16GB models.
Hope that helps.

My ipod 2nd generation won't charge. No status light when conected to computer.

Recently found an ipod shuffle 2nd generation. When I tried to charge it there was no status light on it at all. Thinking it could be beyond use as it hadn't been used for a long time. Any advice welcome.

Are you using the USB docking cable that came with your 2nd gen iPod? It has a mini-dock at the iPod end. The docking cable for the 3rd and 4th gen shuffle does not work with the 2nd gen shuffle, because the connector is different.
If you are using the original cable (or a compatible third-party replacement), there are three possibilities. (1) A problem with the computer's USB port not working or supplying sufficient power. (2) A faulty docking cable, even if it's the right cable. (3) A problem on the shuffle.
If you can do some tests to rule out (1) and (2), then it is likely to be (3).

Ipod touch 2nd generation, won't charge but it will still sync with itunes

Everything works except it wont charge. it has the 'done charging symbol' in the battery except its pretty much dead. i know its not a bad usb port or anything because you can still put songs on it and stuff. now it just keeps switching from charging to done charging and i have no idea what's wrong with it. help please?

I would do a restore and see if the problem corrects itself. You might also want to try a wall charger.
Since you posted on the Apple side of the forum, I'm going to assume you have some type of Apple computer. Don't plug your touch into the keyboard USB port (it won't charge) and a restart will re-intialize your USB ports. I would try those steps as well.
If you continue to have problems, it is time for a repair or battery replacement.

Ipod nano not recognized by itunes and won't charge

Ipod nano is about 3 months old, worked fine before with itunes, but now ipod doesn't start itunes, doesn't show up in finder, and doesn't charge.
I have switched usb ports, reset the ipod, downloaded itunes 6. I downloaded ipod update, but computer doesn't recognize ipod so it isn't updated. I tried "restore", but again not recognized. I tried Isync but it can't find ipod.
Do I need a new cable that attaches ipod to computer?
powrmac Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Hello,
The cord might be the case, but first, try these suggestions:
Try putting your iPod into disk mode, then try connecting it to your computer again...
<a href="How to put your iPod into disk mode</a>
Do you have a wall charger? If so, then try connecting your iPod to that, and does it charge, or not?
Have you checked this link out?:
<a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941">iPod doesn't charge correctly
Does your iPod appear in "My Computer"? If so...
iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes
If not...
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes
Post back on what happens when you try these things out. I hope this helps!
~~Kylene

Nano (2nd generation) won't recognize toggle switch

My iPod Nano (2nd generation) won't recognize the toggle switch. I've done ALL of the suggested remedies...reboot...restore factory settings...reboot plugged into a power source....nothing works.
iTunes recognizes the Nano (thus I was able to restore factory settings) and I'm able to manipulate all of the settings while in iTunes, but the Nano doesn't seem to recognize the toggle switch. I after rebooting, I can get to the first screen asking which language, but the lock icon is showing that it's in the locked position no matter how much I toggle it on and off. Since the toggle is always in the locked position, the only thing I can do with the scroll wheel is reboot.
I have no idea what to try next.
Help?

Sorry I could not have brought better news. I still have an 80 GB iPod Video that I feel the same about!
B-rock

My Ipod touch 2nd generation won't turn on.

My Ipod touch 2nd generation won't turn on, except when I plug it in. When it's plugged in, it works fine, but when I unplug it, the screen turns black. The secont i plug it in again, it shows the apple logo as if i shut it down. When unplugged, it is unresponsive, i've tried everything with the home button and power button, doesn't move, it's just black. I've reset the Ipod, I know it is not a software issue. Sometimes it works, but as soon as i push the sleep button it doesn't turn back on till plugged back in. The battery's bad, but it can still last up to 30 minutes. I don't think it's worth buying a new battery, may as well buy an Ipod 5. (pretty cool)

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- 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

Ipod touch 32gb red special edition will not turn on - looking for advice

my daughter has a red special edition ipod touch 32gb but for some reason it is refusing to turn on - looking for any assistance on this?

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- 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 another cable
- 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

HT1414 My iPod 2nd generation won't update to version 4.2.1. How can I fix this?

My iPod touch 2nd generation won't update to software version 4.2.1. It keeps giving me an error message [-1]. I have no idea how to fix this. Please help!
Ramona C

Error -1
Attempt to restore your iOS device two more times. If the issue is still unresolved, the device may need service.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694#error1

Can I buy the Ipod nano Red in any other stores besides the apple retail store?

Can I buy the Apple Ipod Nano RED in any other retail store other than the apple store? I want to get one today but I don't want to go to the mall to get it. Thanks!

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Apple only sells the iPod nano (RED) Edition at Apple Retail Stores and the Apple Online Stores, not at any other shop. However, if you want, you can search one on a different site in the Internet, but you won't find it on a different shop than an Apple Retail Store

I just purchased an iPod Nano (Red) and want to connect to my truck's speakers. There is no built-in direct port. What is the best product to buy to make that connection?

I just purchased an iPod Nano (Red) and want to connect to my truck's speakers. There is no built-in port to connect. What is the best product to purchase in order to make a connection? Thx, Robert

Your truck's audio system may not have a specialized docking port for iPods, or a USB port, but does it have a standard "auxiliary" audio input port? It would look like headphones jack on the iPod. If so, you can use a cable like this
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-iCable-Player-Auxiliary-Input/dp/B002AR5XIK
to connect your iPod's output to the car's audio.
Otherwise, if your audio system is old enough to have a casette tape player, you can get a device that looks casette tape with a cable coming out of it, and play your iPod through the casette tape player. The other way is to get a device for the iPod that sends the audio, through a low-power radio transmitter, to your car's radio (at a frequency that is normally not used by local radio). From my experience, neither of those methods work well, in terms of maintaining full audio quality.

IPod Nano Red India

Hi
I have bought iPod nano RED(New Model) direct from Apple store. one of my friend bought it for me when he was in US. Now my question is ,what kind of services or warranty are available to me as I have that in India e.g if something happens to that iPod can I send it for replacement or so. Please guide.
Sachin
QTP

My mistake the ipod in question is a 2nd gen iPod red. But can it play movies or videos?

So is the 7th generation iPod Nano in fact a 6th generation iPod Nano with a software upgrade only ?

I went to buy a 7th Generation Nano from a local Apple store and when I gto home to set it up, I found out that it had the old software (i.e. small icons and only two clock faces). I took it back to the Apple store and they informed me that it was the latest model (i.e. 6th gen) and that I had to update the Software to make it a 7th gen model..... this all seems contrary to the following article on the 7th gen tear down....

Same thing with us. We were told that no "new" stock was brought in to the store, just they lowered the price on the current xtg inventory, so buy it now as you don't need the nike kit. Here's apple's own link showing gen 6 as current:
http://support.apple.com/specs/#Nano
Seems like a good way to inject a few more sales as the "new version" at the keynote got our attention. The gen is moot for us as it seems to be working for us so far as it held a charge overnight powered off. We still are testing that it doesn't drain down too fast for our uses running. If it works for what you want, does it really matter what you or someone else wants to call it?
http://www.ipodrepublic.com/ipod-nano/turning-off-new-6th-generation-ipod-nano/2 010/09/21/http://www.ipodrepublic.com/ipod-nano/turning-off-new-6th-generation-i pod-nano/2010/09/21/
If you want, need, and the item works for you - just buy it and enjoy it.

My iPod touch 3th generations won't charge on jbl dock station

I have a jbl dock station and my ipod touch third generation won't charge but play music

Did it work before?
Does JBL (support site) say it will work with a 3G iPod with iOS 5.1.1?
Maybe this will make it charge:
Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod and dock for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

I want to buy the latest Ipod Nano - is this the 7th generation? it doesn't mention 7th gen in the apple store. Also can I use with Nudeaudio Studio 5 docking station? Thanks

I want to buy the latest Ipod Nano - is this the 7th generation? it doesn't mention 7th gen in the apple store. Also can I use with Nudeaudio Studio 5 docking station? Thanks

The following shows the 7th generation Nano as the most recent available: Identifying iPod models - Apple Support

IPod nano RED Special Edition (2nd generation) Won't Charge

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for