I have a new ipod nano 4GB silver need to know MPN

SOURCE: my ipod is completely dead!

First make sure your hold switch isn't on. It's on the top or bottom and slides back and forth. It needs to be switched to the left. Once it is to the left, here's how you reset:

You can reset your ipod by holding down the menu and select (round button in the center) buttons down for at least 10 seconds. You'll see an apple logo flash, that's when you stop pressing the buttons. It will shut off, then back on.

Posted on Dec 27, 2007

SOURCE: apple ipod nano 4GB silver model no A1236

To unlock the ipod you need to do a restore:

How to restore iPod

1. Ensure that you have an active Internet connection as new versions of iTunes and iPod Software may need to be downloaded to your computer.
2. Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.
3. Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
4. After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
5. Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.
6. Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software. The 4 possible restore options are:
7. • Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
   • Restore Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
   • Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
   • Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.
8. If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
9. A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
10. • Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
    • Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
11. During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage. Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
12. After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

Posted on Feb 10, 2008

SOURCE: ipod a1199

According to appel this is a 2nd gen ipod with 4gb memory

http://store.ifixipodsfast.com/ipod-parts-/-installation/ipod-nano-2nd-gen/ipod-nano-2nd-gen-lcd-screen/prod_84.html

Posted on May 01, 2008

SOURCE: MA978LL/A ipod nano 4GB silver model A1236

Do you have Itunes installed?

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Posted on May 16, 2008

SOURCE: forgot passcode for ipod nano

Hi trollingston,

You should be able to unlock the iPod using Itunes. Plug the iPod into the computer that you normally use to update it, open iTunes and then synch the iPod. That should unlock it. When you unplug the iPod from the computer it should operate normally.

Best Regards,
Ken
"Go Ahead. Use Us."

Posted on Jul 03, 2008