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I cannot open my iPod classic, because it shows an X inside a circle.

For some time I have not been able to use my iPod classic. When I turn it on the Apple Logo appears, then disappears, and an X within a circle appears, and I am shut out.

Posted on Feb 6, 2022 10:39 AM

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turingtest2

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Posted on Feb 6, 2022 10:46 AM

The hard drive has probably failed. See If you see a red X icon on your iPod classic or iPod nano (5th generation or earlier) - Apple Support (archived copy). See iPod Service Pricing - Apple Support. You might want to shop around and/or consider an SD conversion kit to replace the failed drive.

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