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Sometimes my ipod mini acts as if the hold button is on when it is not. The clickwheel becomes unresponsive but i know it's working

Configuration: ipod mini 2nd gen

History: restored the ipod
Posted byalex_nemese_8694
StatusAnswer in Progress
Posted at09 Feb 20:09
Last Update at06 Jan 20:30
CategoryMP3 Players
  • Posted by: alex_nemese_8694 at 10 Feb 08:26 permalink
    My ipod does the "reset" function fine. It resets but then the clickwheel is unresponsive again when I try to navigate the menus. The ipod can synch w/itunes and transfer music and do everything else it's supposed to do. But sometimes the clickwheel has no effect even with the hold switch turned off. Thanks a lot! And further advice you can provide would be great!
    • Posted by: alex_nemese_8694 at 10 Feb 08:36 permalink
      Okay I figured this out. The clickwheel does not have a very good connection to the motherboard. The clickwheel works when I put pressure on the bottom part of the ipod mini, where the connection is. In other words, I have to hold the connection together while using the clickwheel. This clickwheel design was perhaps not the best of engineering ideas (a differerent type of connector would be better IMO).
      • Posted by: Ted at 10 Feb 11:40 permalink
        That's really interesting. How did you figure out that's where the connector is? Did you open the iPod or just by chance hit on the position that worked?
        • Posted by: alex_nemese_8694 at 10 Feb 13:17 permalink
          Since it worked sometimes and not others, I thought the connection could be weak. I think I just sort of accidentally realized, after messing around with it for awhile, that putting pressure on the bottom worked. So I deduced that the connector must be in that area. I took the bottom cap off, reseated the connector (which is the first thing you see below the cap), put the bottom cap back on and now it works all the time. Since they put the connector right below that plastic end cap, it can be affected by outside pressure. I think they should have designed it differently.

         

         

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        [-] Answer by: mahatechguru - Guru Rating: 2.6
        This is a very common problem with iPods.

        Resetting your ipod may help you solve the problem.

        Check out this article on Zolved it will help you reset your ipod.

        http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_content/19516


        This may resolve your click wheel problem