iPod says "Please wait, very low battery"

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Failing hard drive

Repeated clicking (the click of death: click, whir) or the sad iPod face usually mean the hard drive is failing. Flash storage is the silent alternative to a new drive.

Next most likely

Loose or damaged hard drive cable

A loose or damaged hard drive cable can make the drive click, drop out or show the sad iPod face.

Free check first Push the cable back in first; replace it only if that does not help.

Also possible

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Failing hard drive

Repeated clicking (the click of death: click, whir) or the sad iPod face usually mean the hard drive is failing. Flash storage is the silent alternative to a new drive.

Next most likely

Loose or damaged hard drive cable

A loose or damaged hard drive cable can make the drive click, drop out or show the sad iPod face.

Free check first Push the cable back in first; replace it only if that does not help.

Also possible

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Loose or damaged hard drive cable

On the 4th Gen and Photo, an iPod that seems too weak to spin up its hard drive often has a hard drive cable problem. A loose or damaged hard drive cable can make the drive click, drop out or show the sad iPod face.

Free check first Push the cable back in first; replace it only if that does not help.

Next most likely

Failing hard drive

Repeated clicking (the click of death: click, whir) or the sad iPod face usually mean the hard drive is failing. Flash storage is the silent alternative to a new drive. On the 4th Gen and Photo we can often fix the hard drive without replacing it, and in most cases all songs are saved.

Also possible

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Failed microdrive (the Mini's hard drive)

When the Mini's tiny hard drive (the microdrive) fails, it shows the sad iPod face or a folder icon, or makes clicking noises. Replace it with a used original microdrive or a flash card.

Next most likely

Loose or damaged hard drive cable

A loose or damaged hard drive cable can make the drive click, drop out or show the sad iPod face.

Free check first Push the cable back in first; replace it only if that does not help.

Also possible

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Failing hard drive

Repeated clicking (the click of death: click, whir) or the sad iPod face usually mean the hard drive is failing. Flash storage is the silent alternative to a new drive.

Next most likely

Loose or damaged hard drive cable

A loose or damaged hard drive cable can make the drive click, drop out or show the sad iPod face.

Free check first Push the cable back in first; replace it only if that does not help.

Also possible

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.

Most likely

Worn-out battery

An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

Free check first Charge it fully, then unplug it: if it empties much faster than it used to, or dies as soon as it is unplugged, the battery is worn out.

Next most likely

Damaged charging port

A damaged charging port stops power from getting in. We fix it by replacing the whole logic board.

Free check first Look into the dock connector for bent pins or damage, and try another cable and charger.

Also possible

Charging circuit on the logic board

If a new battery and a working charger and cable don't help, the charging circuit on the logic board is the likely fault. We fix it by replacing the logic board.