IPod Shuffle just suddenly dies

I was listening to my 2nd gen. shuffle then all of a sudden there was a loud popping sound and it wouldn't turn back on again. I tried pressing play/pause, track buttons as well as turning it off and on again. The lights don't even turn on when I press buttons. Has my shuffle just died? What should I do?

IF it's less than a year old take it back to an Apple Store to be replaced.
IF older, try the Reset Utility... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1238

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my ipod shuffle just shuts down after about 20 secs.
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SORTED!!
After looking at other comments on here the problem was my earphones!
I was using my iphone earphones (slightly different type jack) and for some reason this was causing the shuffle to shut off after around15secs.
I’m assuming because of the slightly different jack type connection the shuffle didn’t recognise there was earphones in (even thoughthey worked) and went to sleep thinking it was just playing without earphones.
Was frustrating at the time and found this place very useful!!!
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Hello, I have an ipod shuffle 4th generation. It was a gift from my mom seven months ago, it was working fine until yesterday. It won't chanrge, I have tried with another charger, tried on all the usb port of my computer and the wall outlet and nothing I used it a lot to work since I ride my bike to it. When I connect it, it just flashes a solid red light for 3-5 seconds and that's it.
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If you tried a wall charger (that previously worked with your shuffle) and computer ports, the most likely cause is a problem on the iPod. At seven months, it may not be the battery (although it sounds like you use it a lot every day), but it sounds like the battery is unable to charge.
Does the iPod still appear in iTunes when you connect it? If it does, you can try doing a Restore using iTunes.
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If the wall charger is something you did not previously try, it's possible that the computer's USB port is not supplying enough power. As a test, shut down (power off) your computer and disconnect all USB devices (including any hubs). You can leave standard keyboard/mouse connected, if used. If the computer is a laptop, connect its power adapter so that it's not running on battery power. Put the shuffle power switch in the OFF position. Start up computer, run iTunes, and connect iPod to a direct USB port on the computer.
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My step daughter has an ipod shuffle, and when you
press any button, the amber and green flash
alternatively and the thing doesn't work. The
computer doesn't even register that it is connected.
I have tried other USB ports to no avail. Sometimes
the computer recognises it, but states that the
device is faulty. I can't therefore reset the thing.
What is worng. Can anyone help me???????
Is it still under warranty? Check here:
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
You might be able to get it replaced... Otherwise, try this: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303979

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Either way, at best it's likely that the battery is shot and in need or replacement. Sorry.
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Hello there baku_k,
It sounds like your iPod shuffle just isn't being seen in iTunes no matter what you do on your PC running Windows 8. Without knowing the exact troubleshooting you have done, I would recommend that you look over the troubleshooting steps in the following article to help you determine what may be happening, named:
Apple - Support - iPod shuffle - iTunes Troubleshooting Assistant
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
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Hello there baku_k,
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Dear Apple communities,
I don't know if I am unlucky or not, but this is the second iPod shuffle which suddenly stops to work.
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Hello Mr. Fabio,
I would recommend resetting your iPod shuffle while it is connected to the computer with the USB cord.
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Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
1st generation
2nd generation
3rd generation
4th generation
Wait five seconds. For iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation), wait ten seconds.
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From: Resetting iPod shuffle
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1655
Cheers,
Sterling

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