I found my ancient ipod nano (6th gen) again. Years ago, the power button suddenly got squished or jammed and wouldn’t work anymore and it still has that issue now. The device only switches on when plugged in for charging. Everything works like normal then and I can listen to songs too, but then when I switch off the plug, it switches off instantly.
Is there any way to repair this? It works amazingly well when it’s charging, so it feels like a waste to let it remain like this.
probably power flex cable and its tiny switches are the problem, you have to change the power button flex cable..
have similar problem on my mipad tab.
I have the same problem and its probably a dead battery. these things are a nightmare to get repaired. even some of the technicians said its better to leave it than repair as its a very delicate process
Thank you. I’ll see if some repair shop thinks they can repair it without making it worse.
Oh. That sucks to hear. I’ll just try to see if some repair shop is confident they can repair it without making it worse, or at least diagnose the issue. But not much hope there. Thank you.
am looking for someone to help me design a 3d printed battery mod for this
For an ipod you mean?
Yes , it should the ipod nano but also have some space behind which will hold a battery and a 5v boost module that will supply power through the usb port below the nano
I’ve been trying to look up if anyone has done any tinkering on this model, but it seems like it’s difficult. I’m not at all experienced with battery modding lol, so I’ll just check around if someone knows and let you know if I find something. Do let me know if you find something that works too, thank you!
I also think it’s the battery because it’s working fine otherwise.
Looking at youtube videos this is alot easier than the other nanos. Pop out the screen and you have access. I’m wondering why professionals will say no to repair, maybe its lack of parts.
iPod nano 6th Gen Screen and Battery Replacement Tutorial
Getting oem battery replacement is a problem here.
I have a 5.5g nano 16gb. Everything works like it should except for the battery, bloating and will break the screen any day. Also have a complete ipod classic 3g (usb + firewire) 20gb (thin) which needs battery replacement. Would love to revive these someday.
Any leads on battery replacement for vintage gear (old ipods, ipads, fire tabs, etc)?
I just noticed your reply, sorry! Yep, that video makes it sound like a straight forward process. I think I will just try to show this video to technicians at repair shops to convince them lol. I too have a few other older devices that I kinda think could be fixed, but I will have to find someone who is willing to try to fix them. Or perhaps one day I will give up and just start learning how to solder and fix electronics. I’ll let you know if I find any leads too