Repairing a bricked ipod (1 Viewer)

[Chxta]

I followed the instructions here, but at the point where I had to use Resource Hacker to get IDR_FIRMWARE-3.2.5, I only found IDR_FIRMWARE-3.2.6.

Bottom line is this: can anyone help me with a guide on how to fix a bricked ipod? Preferably in a Linux platform?

I'll be damned grateful.

 

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[swag]

As a great baggy-pantsed MC once said, "Hammer time."

 

[gray]

I don't know about a Linux platform, but it's damn easy to do it on Windows iTunes. Just plug your iPod in and click "Repair iPod". This will format the drive and install new firmware

 

[Chxta]

Won't work Graham. The shyte isn't even being seen as an iPod...

 

[Lawnchair Bes]

ah useless iPods. got me one, all my music in it and collecting dust because of a bad battery

 

[gray]

Chets, if you're willing to do some surgery, you might want to try this out:

http://crunchgear.com/2007/03/05/crunchgear-how-to-fix-an-ipod-that-wont-boot/

 

[Chxta]

Thanks Gray. I'll try it out over the weekend and get back to y'all...

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

can winamp format the iPod?

 

[Chxta]

No. I've connected the iPod to my PC first (Linux), then to one running Windows, then to a Mac. Not one of them detected the scheisse...

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

i posted this before...one of my friends' iPod got screwed one day, and Winamp read all the music n videos even though iTunes runnin on MAC didnt recognize it! so u might wanna give winamp a try!

 

[Alltagsheld]

As a great baggy-pantsed MC once said, "Hammer time."

:rofl2:

 

[Chxta]

i posted this before...one of my friends' iPod got screwed one day, and Winamp read all the music n videos even though iTunes runnin on MAC didnt recognize it! so u might wanna give winamp a try!

Not after I've already formatted the stuff...

Thanks for your concern though.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

 

[Il Re]

No. I've connected the iPod to my PC first (Linux), then to one running Windows, then to a Mac. Not one of them detected the scheisse...

this has happned to me recently

 

[petersmit]

i have a ipod 20 GB photo... for about more years.. never had a problem (for all you ipod haters ) sorry man but i cant help you.. never touched linux before

 

[gray]

Chets, I hope you haven't gone and taken your iPod apart yet.

I wasn't even actively thinking about your problem, but this occurred to me and it could be a simple fix. You said that the USB device shows up but it's not recognised as an iPod right?

Why don't you try formatting the drive? (fat32, full format i.e. not quick format), then after that's done use iTunes to restore the iPod

 

[Chxta]

I haven't had the time to take it apart yet. Thanks for the concern Graham.

 

[JamalRice10]

hmm well i have to fix one this weekend i hope. Are there viruses for ipods?