Steps to troubleshoot an ipod

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Apple has grown a lot over the years. Their major success that started their popularity was the  ipod. Today's post, is just that, we will focus on how  to fix your ipod. We will provide a list of things you may try. If nothing works, Apple will be the solution.

Before going down the check list make sure that your device still has battery and if it is in any physical damage and want to fix it yourself. There is a great resource at ifixit.com

1. If there is a glitch in the system first try restarting it.
2. If the restart does not work, try doing a hard boot by holding down a combination of buttons.  Here is a link on how to do a hard boot on your type of ipod.
3. If a hard boot does not work, try plugging into itunes.
4. If that fails, to try restoring you ipod to back up. (Hopefully you have a back up right?)
5. If all of the above fails, you have no choice really but to take into Apple.

Here is another link from apple that might help resolve your problem.