My ipod 30GB reads---Accessorize test :( PLAESE HELP!!!!!!

PLEASE HELP ME! My ipodGB reads "accessorize test". below that it says "please plug FW, LCD ID:1, FWPWR:0" what do i do? i can not use it, or plug it into my computer...but the backlight stays on. i have tried to reset it many times. i also do not want to be charged to fix it . plaese help me, im lost without my ipod!

Interesting, the link you were given has a similar test within it but to get to it you have to reset and then when the apple logo appears hold down the centre and the rev buttons. When you do that the apple logo reverses and you get a list of tests as shown in the link you were given. I'm guessing you haven't done that?
I haven't ever seen a diagnostic test come up on screen without going into diagnostic mode but perhaps there is some simple test built in just to test accessories.
Usually with the other tests you just do whatever is asked and you get a pass or fail. You can usually exit by doing a reset where necessary or sometimes by pushing the menu button but you've probably tried that.
The other option is to do what it asks and see if you can exit by going through them.
"Please plug FW" means plug in a firewire cable, connected to something probably, so if you have one, plug it in.
LCD ID:1 simply means your screen is connected.
FWPWR:0 means that your ipod is not drawing power via a firewire connection.
If you plug in your firewire cable it should change to a 0.
It is possible that will be the end of it or alternatively you will get another screen asking you to plug in your usb cable and possibly your head phones and a remote.
Hopefully the remote test will be optional because you may not have one!
In these kind of tests a 0 means no or not present and a 1 means yes or working ok or connected.
Having written all this, probably the quickest way to find out how to stop it is to call Apple!
If you get a test for the click wheel you will need to scroll it around and around several times until it says pass or possibly in both directions.
You may get a "key test" which means just push all the buttons.
Good luck and interested to hear what happens.
John

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Can anyone help me with this issue? This morning, I touched my iPod and the ipod went into Accessorize Test and I cannot turn the iPod off or reset the iPod.

Hello jawss,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
This morning, I touched my iPod and the ipod went into Accessorize Test
How in the world did that happen?
Anyways, by resetting the iPod, do you mean you are pressing and holding the Center and Menu buttons together until the Apple logo appears? Have you made sure the hold switch wasn't activated as well?
If you are unable to get any sort of response from your iPod, try letting the battery completely drain. Then hook it up to your computer and charge, and once it has enough juice for iTunes to pick it up, go ahead and Restore it there.
B-rock

My iPod is stuck in ACCESSORIZE TEST Mode help pleaseeeeeeee

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Re: iTunes wont sync my iPod Classic 80 GB
Posted: Mar 27, 2010 10:02 AM in response to: b noir Reply Email
could you please respond to [email protected] also in that i read that Email daily? PLEASE?
Thank you so much
this is what tghe test results were. can you please help? it is frozen on
ACCESSORIZE TEST
please plug fw
LCD ID : 2
FWPWR : 0
i did the run diag. nest next next next this is what it said
also redid run diag again did next and next only twice. in brackets it is what it said
red dot only on {iTunes helper is not working }
and the 2nd bunch was green except for the red dot on...no iPod or iPhone found}
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
Gateway T5062
iTunes 8.2.1.6
QuickTime 7.6.4
FairPlay 1.4.10
iPod Updater Library 8.1d19
CD Driver 2.1.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.45.0.0
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number 77A954A4AC937069
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-03-27 12:55:08.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 8.2.1.6 is currently running.
iTunesHelper is currently not running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
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Most Recent Device Not Currently Connected:
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Serial Number: 8K6182HZSZA
iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
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have you tried restarting the iPod? hit menu and the center button together until the screen turns off.

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I have been having a similar problem with my 32GB iTouch as well. Once it's up and running (2 seperate trips to the Apple store), it will sync just fine with iTunes. If I have to restore it (i.e. software update), it will just sit in restore mode until it errors out or I stop the process. I installed iTunes on my laptop and it seems to restore just fine...once that is accomplished, I can sync it with the primary computer.
I've tried turning off windows firewall (even though there is an exception for iTunes already in there) but that didn't make a difference. I've tried uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling it, no difference. Basically I've got it boiled down to some program on my computer is causing the process from completeing. I'm to the point now where I'm just gonna to do a fresh back up of my hard drive on an external one and reinstall my OS. I'm not sure if that will make a difference or not because I'm running XP on my laptop and everything works as advertised. But if I can't figure out what other rogue program is preventing my restore, I'm afraid a fresh load is the only solution.
If anybody else has some suggestions, I'd love to hear them! In particular, if there are any known programs that interfere with iTunes (drivers, software, web browsers, anything!)
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THANK YOU ANYBODY!!!!!!!
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Hi BellaVespaLady,
from your post I can see you were running the diagnostic mode of the iPod, the FireWire cable was plugled.
Simply reset the iPod holding 'Menu' + 'Action' key for for over 6 seconds.
It should return to normal.
I hope it helps.

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Basically, both my work and my home computers stopped being able to read the iPod. However, I know it is not a problem with the computers since on the iPod itself, nothing appears under the "artists" menu anymore. Instead, everything, including music and video simply appears in the "videos" directory.
This sounds like a data corruption issue.
Anyway, this happened a month ago, and after consulting everything I could, including this forum, it seemed the only solution was to restore my iPod and loose all of its information.
Well, tonight it just happened again, and once again I had to wipe my memory clean.
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Thanks for the response.
Well, it seems like the file-structer on the iPod itself keeps getting corrupt. On the iPod, suddenly everything other than one band disappears from the "artists" folder. However, everything appears under the "playlists" folder.
Also, interestingly enough, all my music playlists also appear under the video playlists. Oh and the one band remaining in the correct artists folder also has the playlist for that band in the "movies" folder
I'm a software engineer, even if there's a way to manually change the info files on the iPod, I am more than willing to give it a shot.
Also, I should note that today everything was fine on the way back from work; it only corrupted itself when plugging into the computer (and not even downloading anything!)
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Froze on Accessorize Test!!! Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!

my ipod is froze on an accessorize test and says "please plug FW"
I have no idea what that means and i have no idea how it got on that page. The screen is white with black writing. I really don't know how to fix it. It wont reset and it wont connect to my computer. It is not responding in any way.
Can someone please please please help me. What can i possibly do to fix it?

What's an "accessorize test"?
says "please plug FW"
It says that (in those exact words) on the iPod's screen?
If it's locked up with the screen ON and doing the two-button reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1320
does not work (no response), just let the iPod sit disconnected until the it goes off due to lack of power. Then connect it to charge and try using it normally.
If does respond to doing a reset, but it keeps going back to an error screen, that is different from "not responding in any way." Please post back.

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Well I turned on my ipod and it went throught alot of wierd this about testing this testing that and now it say
Accessorize test
Pleas plug FW
LCD ID: 2
FWPWR: 0
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and how do i fix it?

It looks like the iPod diagnostic mode.
You should be able to reset the iPod to exit that mode.
See this.
How to reset the iPod.

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Just popping in.
I was having same problem on my Ipod 30 gig color. Stuck in accessorize testing. Held center button and menu and restarted thanks for the tip. I was getting worried. I use my ipod as a portable harddrive for work.
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Kari8 here. I couldn't remember my other account, so here's a new one.
Question: What if I connect iPod but don't see it in iTunes? (This is from Start Guide)
Answer: Try connecting iPod to another USB port on your computer.
My Complaint: I tried it, but I still don't see it. What could be wrong with my iPod 30GB Video? Or, rather, how can I fix this issue?

If your ipod shuffle won't respond read this it might help

Hi
I got this from the apple help line.
It fixed my ipod shuffle.
I hope it helps.
My ipod had music on it and was recognized by the computer and itunes, it just wouldn't play anything and the green light just stayed on.
I was using windows xp
If that sounds like yours read on.
1. Go to start menu
2.then go to ipod updater
3.open up ipod updater
4. you will get a pop up with pictures of ipods just click ok
5.plug in your ipod
6.the screen will then show what version of the ipod updater thing you have, the lady told me to make sure you have the latest version, you can get it for free on the apple website just go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
7. If you have the latest version and everything just click restore.'
8. The help support person said sometimes you have to restore about 3 times
This resets the ipod, you will lose all your songs and stuff though if they are only on the ipod.
If you still need more help call the apple help line at 1-800-275-2273, I am not sure if you can call after your warranty time, but you can try it.
Bye

How to get the help? Click on the link in another of the posts above or, if you're in a wild and crazy mood, actually go to the iPod Shuffle Support Page and find the exact same thing all on your own!
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Frozen on Accessorize Test

I have a 30GB iPod Video that I got for Mother's Day 2006. This morning my daughter went to use it and it was going through some type of diagnostics. Now it's stuck on a screen titled Accessorize Test. It's frozen solid. Can anyone help with this? Thank you.
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Did you get into that diagnostic screen on accident or were you trying to get there?
It goes into the diagnostic screen, if you are resetting the ipod and then hit center+rewind.
Most times this is done on accident, I would advise not running any of the tests as some can take up to 2 hours to complete.
If you get into this screen, resetting the ipod is your best option.

What the heck is Accessorize Test?

Okay.
something weird.
Something called Accessorize Test has occured to my Ipod. out of the blue, I turned it on, and it went to Accessorize Test.
I'm not sure how to fix this, I tried everything the help pages sugguest, but restarting doesn't do anything, nere do any other of the 5 R's.
it's on a screen that says:
Please plug FW
LCD ID : 2
FWPWR : 0

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