Does anybody know of a decent iPod repairer?

I know this not any use to you, but we have a local computer store/repairers that do iThing repairs , use Apple bits . Maybe something similar around your local.

I'm sure the  interweb will give you feedback on them.

ipodrepairdoctor.co.uk has been recommended on here in the past.  I've not used it myself though.

Thanks, checking it now.

The iPod will bootup into disk mode but I cannot reset it!

Jono

I spent most of last night doing just that, to avail 

The battery is flat now so a recharge and another go is on the cards.

Jono

Jono,

There are lots of tutorials on u tube for repairing the various types of iPods.  With the "sad face" icon, I have found that simply opening up the unit, disconnecting and then reconnecting the hard drive often gets it going again.  Failing that buying and fitting a replacement hard drive is not that difficult, nor is replacing the battery.  From my experience the classic's are easier to repair than the smaller iPods due to the size of my fingers and my diminishing eyesight.  Repair agents often seem to charge at a level that it makes it almost as cheap to buy a new one, so what have you got to lose with a little DIY effort?  Getting the case open is usually the hardest bit, but you can get tools for that as well.

Regards

Nic  

Nic,

It looks very straight forward so nothing to lose! I crack it open on the weekend and see it that helps.

Thanks,

Jono