Put your iPod Photo, Nano, Video, or Mini (Fourth Generation) in Diagnostic Mode

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Created: Mar 22, 2006     Updated: Nov 21, 2006

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These directions will allow you to put your fourth generation (4G) iPod into diagnostic mode. This allows you to run basic tests to see why your iPod is not acting correctly.

How to put your iPod into Diagnostic Mode. This will work for all fourth generation (4G) iPods including Photo, Nano, Video, or Mini.

1. Make sure your hold switch is off
2. Restart Your iPod
3. Press and hold these keys: Menu and Select until the apple logo appears and the hard drive starts to spin
4. Then press and hold these keys: Back and Select
5. The apple logo will appear backwards is you have done it correctly.
6. Move through the list of tests using REW and FFW
7. You can cancel any test by pressing MENU
8. To cancel diagnostic mode, just restart your system.