Identification and Background
Designed to replace the iPod mini, the first generation iPod nano was offered with either a black or white plastic front case. It came in 1, 2, and 4 GB versions with all sporting a standard color display.
Use the iPod identification system to help you identify your iPod. They tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which one you have before ordering any replacement parts.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano is Apple's first iPod with flash memory, and it comes in white or black. Troubleshooting and replacing parts is fairly straightforward.
iPod won't turn on
No matter what you do, you can't get your iPod to turn on.
Hold switch on
Before delving into the guts of your iPod, check to make sure the hold switch isn't activated. If the hold switch is on, the iPod will ignore any input on the click wheel and refuse to do anything. If your iPod's problem isn't so easily solved, read on.
Drained/bad battery
If your iPod won't turn on, especially if it has not been used recently, you may simply have a drained battery. Plug your iPod into your computer or AC adapter and see if anything happens. Ideally your iPod will recognize it has been connected to a power source and charge its battery. If it will no longer charge, it must be replaced. We sell replacement batteries, but replacing the battery is very difficult (it requires soldering). If you are not confident in your soldering abilities, replace with a logic board/battery combination.
Bad display
It is possible that it appears nothing is happening because the display is bad. If nothing is visible, or just a white screen shows up, it is possible the display is bad and must be replaced.
Bad click wheel
If absolutely nothing happens, it is possible that your iPod is not receiving your instructions because the click wheel (black or white) is bad and must be replaced.
Bad logic board
If your iPod does nothing when plugged into a computer, the problem most likely lies in the logic board. We offer the following logic boards: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB; as well as the instructions for installing them.
No audio or distorted audio
Your iPod turns on and appears to work, but when you plug in headphones or speakers, the audio doesn't play properly.
Bad headphones/speakers
It's unlikely your headphones or speakers are bad, but it's worthwhile to eliminate these as the source of your problem at the beginning. Try your iPod with another set of headphones or speakers just to make sure that the problem is with the iPod.
Bad audio jack
The most likely cause of audio output problems on iPods is a bad audio-out jack. Unfortunately, this jack is permanently affixed to the logic board. Therefore, you will need to replace the logic board.
Restore icon on startup
Your iPod displays the text "Use iTunes to restore" on startup
Corrupted software
Sometimes, a reset and restore will fix a sad iPod. Connect your iPod to your computer and use iTunes to restore the iPod. Restoring the iPod will erase everything on it, so make sure everything on the iPod is stored elsewhere prior to restoring. Sometimes it may be necessary to restore the iPod several times before it works properly. If you are unable to restore your iPod using iTunes, you can hard reset your iPod. iPod Nanos can be hard reset by booting while holding the menu and play/pause buttons. This should result in a quick dark screen followed by the standard Apple boot graphic.
Bad logic board
If restoring the iPod didn't work, the sad iPod is likely caused by a problem with the logic board. There's not much to troubleshoot here. Basically, the only option is to replace the logic board (1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB).
Folder icon appears on startup
The iPod displays an image of a folder when turned on.
Bad memory
One of the nice things about iPod Nanos is that their flash memory is nearly impervious to damage from dropping the iPod. Unfortunately, this also means that the memory is soldered to the logic board. Therefore, you must replace the logic board (1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB) when an internal problem arises.
iPod doesn't boot past Apple logo
The iPod either boots to an Apple logo and freezes or continuously reboots.
Bad logic board
This is likely the cause, and the logic board (1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB) must be replaced.
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