My iPod Keeps Shutting Off!!

[jeffnnj]

Hi guys. Wondering if anyone has any ideas. I have a one year old 5th gen 60G Video Ipod. When I use it, after about 15 minutes it shuts down. Actually it loks like it is rebooting because the Apple comes up after a few seconds. The battery has a full charge and it even does it when it's plugged in. Same thing whether I am using the line out or earphones. The software has been newly updated. I think I know the answer is going to be that it needs repair but just wanted to check with the experts

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[sebascrub]

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi guys. Wondering if anyone has any ideas. I have a one year old 5th gen 60G Video Ipod. When I use it, after about 15 minutes it shuts down. Actually it loks like it is rebooting because the Apple comes up after a few seconds. The battery has a full charge and it even does it when it's plugged in. Same thing whether I am using the line out or earphones. The software has been newly updated. I think I know the answer is going to be that it needs repair but just wanted to check with the experts Thanks, Jeff

Try restoring it - you will lose all your songs though, so make sure that you have a backup somewhere. That should fix most problems.

 

[konish]

Jeff,
If its 1.2, you NEED to restore your ipod with the disc that came with it. There have been many, many reported problems with "upgrading" a 5th Gen ipod with 1.2 . I upgraded mine, and while I did not get the spontaneous reboots, mine did get the scrambled screen with frquent lock-ups requiring a reset.

Do yourself a favor, don't take my word for it. Google it and check ilounge...you'll see what I mean.

R/
Dustin

 

[jeffnnj]

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Originally Posted by konish /img/forum/go_quote.gif Jeff, If its 1.2, you NEED to restore your ipod with the disc that came with it. There have been many, many reported problems with "upgrading" a 5th Gen ipod with 1.2 . I upgraded mine, and while I did not get the spontaneous reboots, mine did get the scrambled screen with frquent lock-ups requiring a reset. Do yourself a favor, don't take my word for it. Google it and check ilounge...you'll see what I mean. R/ Dustin

Thanks Dude. Will try it and report back

 

[jeffnnj]

Once again, the geniuses on this site have prevailed. I reloaded the previous software version onto my iPod, reinstalled my songs and it's as good as new. YOU GUYS ROCK!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Happy Holidays,
Jeff