How can I fix red X on my iPod classic?

I upgraded the hdd since the old one failed I used an I flash solo adapter and after syncing music it restarted then a red X showed on the screen when I entered diagnostics mode it said error can’t open device because of diag halt I entered disk mode it shows a red X and can’t enter disk mode the new battery is installed and the tools that I ordered from Amazon fell apart


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Original Title: ipod classic red x

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Posted on Jun 24, 2025 10:53 PM

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How can I fix red X on my iPod classic?

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