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stesavage · **iPod has locked up -** August 31st, 2005, 02:50 AM

Hi,

I plugged my iPod into my G5 this morning, the"do not disconnect" symbol came up on the screen and then… nothing happened.

iTunes usually loads, but didn't. I loaded iTunes and there was no iPod icon.

The iPod didn't mount to the desktop either.

I loaded iPod Updater and it said "Please plug in an iPod to update".

I tried using USB and Firewire. Neither worked.

The "do not disconnect" sign was still flashing away on the screen, but I counted dismount the iPod. After trying everything I had to just disconnect it. And now the sign is still flashing away on the screen.

I have tried resetting it and this doesn't work either.

Please can someone help. I've tried EVERYTHING!

Thanks in advance

Steve

scarby · August 31st, 2005, 02:59 AM

use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right, see if that works.

stesavage · August 31st, 2005, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarby

use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right, see if that works.

Sorry… where is that?

broadwayrock · August 31st, 2005, 03:35 AM

"use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right" [of the screen on your G5]

If that doesnt work try to reset you iPod while its still connected to the G5 and then disconnect the iPod.

stesavage · August 31st, 2005, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadwayrock

"use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right" [of the screen on your G5]

If that doesnt work try to reset you iPod while its still connected to the G5 and then disconnect the iPod.

Ah, I'm using my G5 at work… So I don't have full system adminstrator access. There is no "safely remove hardware" option in the dock.

shawners · August 31st, 2005, 04:33 AM

On the PC MONITOR it may show A IPOD ICON or to safely remove it by double clicking it, if its not there. THen something is seriously wrong.

Digital Bliss · August 31st, 2005, 05:00 AM

Contact apple but on the other hand this is what happens when people buy over priced electroinics

Krell · August 31st, 2005, 05:03 AM

Theres just something about this thread that cracks me up

I dunno if its the age old snubbery by MAC users about Windows locking up, or the safely remove dialogue

.

.:sp00ky:. · August 31st, 2005, 05:09 AM

...or people telling a mac user to look at their "pc monitor" and "look in the bottom right at the toolbar"

stesavage · August 31st, 2005, 05:36 AM

Well I got so p***ed off with PCs, having used them from Windows 3.11 through to XP, and constantly having problems, that I move to OS X. Best move I ever made. Never have a problem with macs, just damn iPod's!

scarby · August 31st, 2005, 06:01 AM

just dont buy another ipod then. plenty of other alternatives out there. :-s

mcovey · August 31st, 2005, 07:29 AM

try it on windows. if it doesnt work... then tell us. If it does, it's your mac :p

stesavage · August 31st, 2005, 07:59 AM

It doesn't work on a PC either…

scarby · August 31st, 2005, 08:20 AM

did you enter into one of those "WIN A FREE IPOD" competitions? lol, if it aint workin' propa, take it back to where ya got it from, you'll probably get a replacement, or at least some proffesional advice. (hope ya kept the reciept)

stesavage · August 31st, 2005, 08:52 AM

Yeah, its still under warranty and I have the receipt, just couldn't be bothered going back to the shop…

Thought I'd try fixin' it first.

I reckon I could take the battery out, leave it for a while and plug it back in… but it could be too much hassle.

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scarby Offline Easy now. Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: sheffield, uk. Age: 26 Reputation Power: 53	August 31st, 2005, 02:59 AM use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right, see if that works. At least i still have my ladies. looks around Dang it they've escaped. picks up huge net BRB guys.

broadwayrock Offline Shaking It All The Time Posts: 603 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In a basket Reputation Power: 114	August 31st, 2005, 03:35 AM "use the "safely remove hardware" icon in your toolbar, bottom right" [of the screen on your G5] If that doesnt work try to reset you iPod while its still connected to the G5 and then disconnect the iPod.

shawners Offline Hurt no more my son. Posts: 8,056 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: An angel in Heaven and on Earth Age: 34 Reputation Power: 583	August 31st, 2005, 04:33 AM On the PC MONITOR it may show A IPOD ICON or to safely remove it by double clicking it, if its not there. THen something is seriously wrong. www.gotuse.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet

Digital Bliss Offline 2+2=5 Posts: 1,619 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Good Question Age: 25 Reputation Power: 168	August 31st, 2005, 05:00 AM Contact apple but on the other hand this is what happens when people buy over priced electroinics

Krell Offline GET OFF MY LAWN . . . . . Posts: 9,910 Join Date: Sep 2002 Age: 99 Reputation Power: 761	August 31st, 2005, 05:03 AM Theres just something about this thread that cracks me up I dunno if its the age old snubbery by MAC users about Windows locking up, or the safely remove dialogue .

.:sp00ky:. Offline Poptart Tramp Posts: 2,394 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In your pants. Age: 4 Reputation Power: 196	August 31st, 2005, 05:09 AM ...or people telling a mac user to look at their "pc monitor" and "look in the bottom right at the toolbar" Rest in peace mother 16.1.2006 You will always be with me.

stesavage Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 7 Join Date: Aug 2005 Reputation Power: 0	August 31st, 2005, 05:36 AM Well I got so p***ed off with PCs, having used them from Windows 3.11 through to XP, and constantly having problems, that I move to OS X. Best move I ever made. Never have a problem with macs, just damn iPod's!

scarby Offline Easy now. Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: sheffield, uk. Age: 26 Reputation Power: 53	August 31st, 2005, 06:01 AM just dont buy another ipod then. plenty of other alternatives out there. :-s At least i still have my ladies. looks around Dang it they've escaped. picks up huge net BRB guys.

mcovey Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 1,646 Join Date: Feb 2004 Reputation Power: 159	August 31st, 2005, 07:29 AM try it on windows. if it doesnt work... then tell us. If it does, it's your mac :p

stesavage Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 7 Join Date: Aug 2005 Reputation Power: 0	August 31st, 2005, 07:59 AM It doesn't work on a PC either…

scarby Offline Easy now. Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: sheffield, uk. Age: 26 Reputation Power: 53	August 31st, 2005, 08:20 AM did you enter into one of those "WIN A FREE IPOD" competitions? lol, if it aint workin' propa, take it back to where ya got it from, you'll probably get a replacement, or at least some proffesional advice. (hope ya kept the reciept) At least i still have my ladies. looks around Dang it they've escaped. picks up huge net BRB guys.

stesavage Offline Zeropaid Regular Posts: 7 Join Date: Aug 2005 Reputation Power: 0	August 31st, 2005, 08:52 AM Yeah, its still under warranty and I have the receipt, just couldn't be bothered going back to the shop… Thought I'd try fixin' it first. I reckon I could take the battery out, leave it for a while and plug it back in… but it could be too much hassle.