Lobster wrote:
SWMBO has IIRC a 5th generation 30Gb video ipod, anout 2 years old; it's
just completely dead for no apparent reason. If you try connecting it
into a PC USB port the PC reports it's malfunctioned; it won't take any
charge if plugged directly into a charger. Have tried all the
'resetting' tips etc on Apple's support site etc.

So what next?

1. Attempt a diy repair; ie buy component(s) (which?) from somewhere
(where?) and fit them myself?

2. Send it away somewhere (where?) for repairs

3. Bin the bloody thing and buy a new one?

Any experience and advice welcome...
David
you can buy batteries from Maplins complete with fitting instructions(I
doubt if that will fix it though), I doubt if any thing else is
available apart from a Apple repairer
I had mine repaired buy Apple by a local repair shop
or try these
http://www.ukipodrepairs.com/ipod_5g.php

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Kevin R
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