My ipod shuffle (1st gen) is not working!

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http://www.retrevo.com/support/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-First-Gen-512MB-MP3-Players-manual/id/4770ci753/t/2

https://support.apple.com/en_US/manuals/ipodshuffle

Apple iPod Shuffle First Generation

Download iPod Shuffle Manuals for Every Model Here

The battery in your iPod Shuffle has apparently reached the end of its usable life.

There are directions, replacement parts, and tools available at ifixit to allow you to replace the battery:

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPod-Shuffle-2nd-Generation-Battery-Replacement/3656/1

Please click the link above for the repair instructions and links to parts and tools needed.

On October 26, 2006, Apple released an iPod Shuffle Reset Utility that corrected this problem for some owners of first-generation iPod Shuffles Then, in March 2007, an updated iPod Reset Utility was released which can also address similar problems with second-generation iPod Shuffles.
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Here's simple steps to cure the problem if your iPod shuffle won't play and does that green-yellow-green-yellow-green-yellow blinking thing:

1. Plug in iPod shuffle
2. You'll notice the "Podcasts" play list under your iPod volume.
3. Delete the "Podcasts" playlist.
4. ITunes will re-sync
5. Unmount the iPod Shuffle and everything should be fine.

If that doesn't work try the link below. It's for the iPod Shuffle (1st generation) restore utility.

Hope it helps.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1238

1. The iPod reset utility will reset your iPod shuffle back to it's factory settings. It works for the following shuffles: iPod shuffle (1st Generation) - iPod Software version 1.1.5, iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) - iPod Software version 1.0.3
   The reset utility will fix the following issues.
   1. The iPod won't play music and can't be restored using iTunes
   2. iTunes won't see the iPod but you can see it under "My Computer" in windows or under Apple System Profiler on a Mac.
   3. iPod shuffle (1st Generation) is identified as a device in "Recovery mode." iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) is identified as a "USB DFU device."
2. You have to have administrator privileges to run the restore software and it will wipe out all the information on the iPod (including all your music) and install factory software back onto it.
   System requirements are Mac OS X 10.3.9, or later, Win2k with sp4, Win XP, this won't work on Vista.
   Download the file for the program here:
   MAC
   http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102formac.html
   Windows
   http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102forwindows.html
   
3. Install the software onto your computer, plug your iPod into the USB port and run the reset program, it will ask for your permission to reset the iPod, answer yes and the process will proceed. After finishing the reset procedure then use iTunes or whatever software is used to access your iPod and load your music. Enjoy your toy!
   

if you have itunes loaded already on your pc then try plugging the ipod into a different usb port to the one you have already tried. Hopefully it will be picked up.

ALLOW IPOD TO RUN DOWN..BY LEAVING ON.THEN FULLY CHARGE.TURN ON AND IT SHOULD RESET ITSELF IF NOT LET ME KNOW.I WILL ADVISE FURTHER.RICHARDM69

Try reset utility for the 2nd gen.iPod Reset Utility 1.0.4 for Windows iPod Reset Utility 1.0.3 for Mac

for the 1st. gen.
iPod shuffle Reset Utility 1.0.1 for Mac

For first generation ipod shuffles : See this document :

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1814

For the Second Generation of the Shuffle see this :

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1407?viewlocale=en_US

If you cannot find what you are looking for in these articles, it is very likely your IPOD Shuffle will need service.

I am not sure about the 1st generation but the 2nd generation definitely charges via the USB connection. If you don't hear the music its because there are no songs on your device. When you initially add songs, they go to the Library in iTunes, not the Shuffle. Just drag and drop your songs from the "Library" to your "Device" in iTunes and then you'll notice them get sync'd with the Shuffle.