For all of us iPod owners (and lovers) out there, this is a tip that we should definitely know. There’s a hidden diagnostic mode in your iPod that will help you troubleshoot problems with the device and give you some pretty helpful information about the device should you need to get it repaired or replaced, and even offers up a few things you can do and tests you can run to try and fix the iPod yourself or at the very least pin down the problem. The tests are aimed to help you figure out if a problem you’re having with your iPod is hardware or software, the latter being easily solved by formatting the iPod and reinstalling the iPod software, but the former requiring repair or replacement from Apple.
Head on over and take a look at the massive battery of tests you can run, from button-press tests to reset tests, from hard drive scanning to memory tests. Definitely worth a bookmark for the next time you run into problems with your (and mine) favorite digital music and media player.
[ MethodShop :: The iPod’s Diagnostic Mode ]
While we’re at it, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Apple’s iPod support site, just in case you do have serious problems with your iPod, this should be one of your first destinations if you’re looking for help: