classic 5th gen won’t connect right | iPod | Page 1

compact bolt Feb 16, 2024, 5:51 PM

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I have a 5th gen classic that I want to get working. I’ve plugged it into my computer, and it shows the “do not disconnect” screen. The device shows up in windows device manager, but not iTunes or even file explorer. Is this a sign of a bad drive?

leaden plover Feb 16, 2024, 5:55 PM

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Try looking in disk management (diskmgmt.msc)
Also did you install iTunes from the Microsoft Store or the Apple website?

sharp patio Feb 16, 2024, 5:56 PM

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compact bolt I have a 5th gen classic that I want to get working. I’ve plugged it into my com...

eiter bad drive or bad drive cable

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drive cables are BITCHES on 5g's

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mine actually broke recently but some miracle way i got it to work again

leaden plover Feb 16, 2024, 5:57 PM

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Might just be unpartitioned

sharp patio Feb 16, 2024, 5:57 PM

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doubt it

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why would it be unpartitioned

leaden plover Feb 16, 2024, 5:58 PM

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Because the previous owner wanted to wipe it of any information quick, idk

compact bolt Feb 16, 2024, 6:15 PM

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leaden plover Try looking in disk management (diskmgmt.msc) Also did you install iTunes from t...

I don’t remember, I’ve had it for a few years and all my other iPods work thru it. Would that really make a difference?

leaden plover Feb 16, 2024, 6:53 PM

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Not if others work with it

compact bolt Feb 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

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Ok good to know

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