My ipod will not charge, the screen is black and when i try to recharge it still will not come on. How can i tell if it is the battery or just the usb cord?

How can you tell if you need a new battery or a new usb cord?

See this Apple support document.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
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HT1420 i tried updating the software on my i pod touch, and it looked like it was working cause it said "verifying update". but suddenly the screen went black and when i tried to turn it back on, it only had a picture of a usb chord pointing to the itunes

i need help. i tried updating the software on my ipod touch, and it looked like it was working fine, because it said "verifying update", but suddenly the screen went black and when i tried to turn it back on, it only had a picture of a usb chord pointing to the itunes icon. what do i do?

Your iPod has dropped into Recovery mode. You'll need to restore it via iTunes on your computer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Regards.

I redirected iTunes to an external drive and moved my iTunes library and folder, but my hard drive is still low on space. How can I be sure that my music is all on the external HD ONLY, especially with the new iCloud technology?

I redirected iTunes to an external drive and moved my iTunes library and folder, but my hard drive is still low on space. How can I be sure that my music is all on the external HD ONLY, especially with the new iCloud technology? It doesn't look like I created any more space by doing this, AND I totally lost all my iTunes playlists. I'm not sure if because I added old library materials manually if this messed up my playlists, or if the new location is just not reading my moved library. In any case, I followed step by step instructions and found a few holes and thought I'd just "figure it out" but I guess I'm not as smart as I thought since I'm still scratching my head many hours later.
Thanks for any support ;-)
Eaglerocker

Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the option (alt) key (shift on Windows) so you get a prompt to select a library, then guide it to the 'iTunes Library.itl' file in the moved iTunes folder.
If this is to a new computer and you put the copied iTunes folder in the default location of Macintosh HD > Users > *User Name* > Music then you don't even need to start with the option key held down, iTunes will automatically look for it there. (Make sure there isn't anything already in the iTunes folder there that you want to keep since you will be replacing it with the one you are moving.)
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music [library] to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527 - a somewhat bewildering and not always easily understandable set of options.

I upgraded to Mountain Lion 2 days ago my screen got black and when i try recover at web, appears the globe counting seconds but not fixes. What's up?!?

Its the question:
Why my display got black whenIts the os starts And works when i try to recover at web?!?
Appears No Signal. How!?!

Hi BdAqua!
I did that. Appears the logo( not perfect) but did not complete the process.
I can't get that screen with theese options.
I turn on the Mac, press the keys ( cmd+r. Or cmd+q). But the display gets black screen beire complete the process.
Both ( recovery by web And repair the disk)
I tried turn on the Mac with the display disconnected ( thunderbolt connector) And afetar 30 séc passei, connect the Pluginswww, but it did not work tôo
I Thing its about incompatibillity between montain lion And thunderbolt
Tanx for you help!!!

When I call someone the screen goes black and when I won't to end the call but I can't use the screen? Help

Someone pleasee help me :)

You can't turn the sensor off or on.
First, try to reset the phone by holding the sleep and home button until the Apple logo comes back again. If thsi does not help, try to reset all settings in Settings/General/Reset -> reset all settings

Hello, my i phone froze suddenly and it won t start up. when people call me they hear it ring but the phone is dead, the screen all black and when i press the start up button nothing happens. i tried to connect it to the macbook but nothing happens

hello, my i phone 4 froze suddenly. before it did, the battery was 80% full. i called it from another phone and i can hear a ringing tone but my phone is completely dead. i pressed the operating button and nothing happens. also i tried connecting it to my mac but nothing happens. i also put it on the charger but nothing happens. any tips please?

Try this yet then.
How to reset your SMC >>
Run fsck.
1. Reboot/Startup holding your Command-S key down.
2. At the command line type the following and hit 'Return.'
/sbin/fsck -fy
3. After it has check/repaired your disk, type 'reboot' and hit 'Return' again. Unit should bootup normally.
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Ipod 5th generation will not turn on, charge, or connect to macbook laptop. i was using it for music then all of a sudden the screen went black and was unresponsive. i have tried using other cords. also my home button is broken. someone please help!

ipod 5th generation will not turn on, charge, or connect to macbook laptop. i was using it for music then all of a sudden the screen went black and was unresponsive. i have tried using other cords. also my home button is broken. someone please help!

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

My Ipod nano touch is not charging, not showing in my PC or laptop. Last I saw an apple icon and low battery signal. There after the screen is black and no power not taking AC or PC charge. What Can I do?

My Ipod nano touch is not charging, not showing in my PC or laptop. Last I saw an apple icon and low battery signal. There after the screen is black and no power not taking AC or PC charge. What Can I do?

If the Reset didn't work, you'll need to do a Restore.
From iTunes, select the iPad and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finished, you will be asked if you wish the contents of iTunes to be copied to the iPad.

I was happily using my 11inch 2012 Macbookair. The screen went black and the machine died. Was fully charged. No sign of anything. Will not restart

I was happily using my 11inch 2012 Macbookair. The screen went black and the machine died. Was fully charged. No sign of anything. Will not restart

ALSO I tried to reset the SMC nothing no response what ever.

HT1766 After unplugging my phone from being charged all night, the screen went black and will not let me do anything!

After unplugging my phone from being charged all night, the screen went black and will not let me do anything including turning it off. please Advise. Thanks

press and hold the home and power buttons until the Apple icon is displayed, then let go.

I was updating my iPhone 5S, suddenly the screen went black and now it won't turn on. Plugged it into my computer and it said "USB Device not recognized..." HELP!!

I just went to update my iPhone 5S as it asked me to, and it got to the point with the apple logo on the screen and the black loading bar underneath, but then the screen went black and the phone now won't turn on? I went to plug it into my computer and it said "USB Device not recognised"..
PLEASE HELP ME! It's 1am here in england, I need to be up at 6am for work and won't be able to get up without an alarm... my only option is so stay awake!

Nothing happened, i managed to get my computer to recognise it and now restoring... but it says 3 hours remaining?! Will i lose everything?

My Ipod just stopped working, the screen got black and now I can't open it. I have tried to charge it but it doens't work.

My Ipod touch 5 just stopped working. The screen got black and now I can't use it or start it.
I have tried to charge it but it doens't start and when I tried to connect it with my computer it didn't work either.
I saw that you could hold down the "home" button and the "power" button at the same time but my home button doens't work so I can't do that.
Is there any other way I can fix it or do I have to go to an apple store?

Try:
Turn on without Home/Power Button

Have a MacBook Pro. the computer will not boot up, the screen has black and white stripes and multi color bands as well.

Have a MacBookPro. The computer will not boot up. the screen has black and white bands with multi color bands as well.

Yeah it's dead. Take it to an Apple Genius Bar and have it checked out. Then buy a new one.

My iPhone 5 is overheaded while charging and the screen is black and is not working. What should i do?

My iPhone 5 is overheaded while charging and the screen is black and is not working. What should i do?

Sounds like a battery failure. Your phone is under warranty. Bring it back to Apple

My Ipod touch 2nd gen. was working fine but when I tried to charge from my PC the Ipod start getting too hot and the screen turn black and doesn't work anymore.Maybe is burn?

My Ipod touch 2nd generation was working fine until I tried to charge again from my PC,when I connected the Ipod was getting too hot and smelling like burn cable,the screen turn black and doesn't work anymore. any ideas about what happen?

You can try here:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
However, from your discription, I suspect that something is broken. Maybe a dead battery. In that case. I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store and see what they say.

My ipod will not charge, the screen is black and when i try to recharge it still will not come on. How can i tell if it is the battery or just the usb cord?

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