Ipod nano button stuck

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When I opened the iPod and reached the back side of the power button, it found the shim that actually presses the switch was held in place with double-side sticky tape. With use and probably with the help of high temperatures, the shim slides to the border of the button, away from the switch underneath. This is why the button no longer actuates the switch and does not give the tactile feedback, feeling loose or stuck. After removing the shim and the double tape, I cleaned the back button surface and the shim with acetone. The goo traces are very sticky but it is very important to remove every bit and leave the surfaces clean and dry. The fibers of the Pec-Pad cloth I used are clearly seen in the picture but are invisible to the naked eye :. With a minuscule drop of two-part metal cement, the shim is placed in the middle of the button, where it should be:.

Ipod nano button stuck

Repair information for the 6th generation iPod nano. Released in September of Model Number: A Emily Routh emilyrouth. Posted: Jan 29, The power button on my iPod Nano 6th Generation is stuck. As in, my iPod won't turn on unless I plug it into the computer to make it light up. Please help! I took mine back to the apple store and met with a genius. They replaced the nano under warranty. My power button stopped working also.

You can use superglue, or the more forgiving alternative, contact glue. The reason for this is simply wear on the small dome switch inside.

I will document what I did to fix it here. This article may also be useful for those looking to dismantle or fix their iPod Nano 6th Gen since most of the steps contained here will allow you to access all components of the device. By performing this fix, there is also the chance that you may damage your iPod, so beware of this before you attempt to DIY. I cannot be responsible if you make a mistake! You may be looking at the iPod and wondering how on Earth is it possible to open something with no visible screws? You will need tools. Preferably you would buy some plastic opening tools from eBay since they are less likely to damage the device.

If your iPod isn't responding, a simple force restart should unfreeze it. You only need to know which buttons to press and in what order to force the device to reboot and reload its software. A force restart is a hardware-level reset that physically cuts off power flow from the battery to the logic board. This causes your music player to turn off and restart without deleting your settings, music, or data. Apple no longer sells the iPod, but that's hardly stopping enthusiasts from dusting off their rusty old music players. Yes, you can still use the original iPod today , although you might encounter random freezes, sudden restarts, and unresponsiveness. If your iPod is acting up, the first troubleshooting step is confirming that the Hold switch is in the OFF unlocked position. When slid to the ON locked position, the iPod's buttons are inactive to avoid unwanted presses in your pocket. Unfortunately, it's incredibly easy to lock it accidentally.

Ipod nano button stuck

Use this article for help with your iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle. Need help with an iPod touch instead? If your iPod doesn't respond, use the following instructions to force restart it. Find out which model of iPod you have.

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Is it a round button or is it a thin metal plate? The metal shim is typically not the failure mode for the power button. Chris C chrisc Rep: 1. I'm guessing I'm not the only one having problems with this. As for a fix,, i pull one of the black dots off of an old spare flex cable from another project i worked on. Undo these with the Phillips head screwdriver. Then, click "Attach comment to this post" to move it. Posted: Sep 25, Options Permalink History. Possibly though I think it would not be as reliable since you probably need it to be made of metal if it is the part that makes electrical contact…. The cable is too small to repair our selves. Posted: May 16,

To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. My iPod nano 6th gen has its power button stuck since 2 days ago.

I have tried adding another metal shim, and even a thicker plastic shim, but didn't have any luck there. Posted: Feb 21, Options Permalink History. If not then maybe it just slides on. Portatronics doesn't exist any more. Here is what i did: I dismantled it. It is a waterproofer mostly and only adds a little spring to the button itself. Crap product. I fixed the button problem. It was of course the small metal shim under the power button that just slipped a bit to the side. Something half the thickness should do.