Did I break my teenager's IPod !

[Roma]

A couple of days ago I plugged my teenagers' IPod into the computer to recharge it, now it doesn't work. The little screen is kind of flickering but not brightly, all else is not working. Can I do anything to make it work again ?

"Mom ! You broke my IPod, I hate you....Waaaaa!"

 

[Lisa Simpson]

It doesn't connect to iTunes at all?

 

[a_unique_person]

Just do what they would do. Act like you know nothing, and play dumb. Deny everything.

 

[Kel]

Do the new iPods have a way to reboot them (other than turning it on and off)?

Every time I had a problem with my old iPod mini, I did a quick reset. It worked most times (I think I had to format it once).

 

[Lisa Simpson]

You can reset an iPod Touch by holding the sleep button and the home button together. I don't know what kind of iPod the OP's teen has.

 

[elgarak]

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/

Pick the model, follow the instructions.

If this fails, contact Apple (follow the instructions on the page I supplied), or go to an Apple store.

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

Apple is pretty good on warranties. I believe that is one of their selling points. Contact the store.

 

[rjh01]

Does your teenager have any younger (or even older) brothers or sisters? In which case problem solved!

 

[whatthebutlersaw]

If it's a nano, try toggling the lock button (the slidey one on the top) between off and on - ending up at on - and then hold down menu button and middle button until the little apple - hopefully - shows up.