My ipod 4th generation will not not charge but when i turn it off and plug it in it turns on. what should i do????

plug it into the computer, it should turn on after enough charge.

First try a new charger...Some after market chargers don't last long.Possibilites of bad battery or charging port

replace the internal battery

It could be dirty connections. 1) Turn off the device.

2) Take a charge cable and dip it in rubbing alcohol.

3)You then want to take the damp cable and plug it in and out of the device. Do this a few times, and then make sure it is dry before you plug it into any power source.

Your iPod is dead. Someone ran over it. Replace the device.

Hello Jak,

Start by plugging your iPod into your computer and check if there are any updates through iTunes.

Mac products are notorious for bugging out when there is a software update and the device is not updated.

Also, plugging the iPod into itunes also helps resolve most software related issues

Thanks,

Pat

Plug your iPod into a wall charger, let it lie for a couple of hours. When these batteries become completely flat, it won't easily charge through computer usb, so try the wall charger, see if it works.

HI there,

worst case scenario is that a circuit has broken inside. But your ipod will be under warrenty for a year from purchase.

Otherwise, leave the ipod to charge for a long time. Just leave it connected directly to the computer USB port despite not having any change in appearance. Also, don't connect it via a usb hub or through your keyboard. You will need to plug it into your computer directly.

You can also try entering DFU mode. Here is a great step by step guide to do that. http://iphonefreakz.com/beginners-guide/howto-dfu-mode/

Then restore the ipod and update the firmware. Make sure you have the latest version of itunes installed. By checking through software update.


I hope this helps,

Nathan.

Try holding the Play/Pause button down for a few seconds. Like maybe 5 or so, thats how my 3rd gen turns off.

It's because it charges via FireWire and your iPod charges via USB. This 12V vs. 5V. I've encountered this twice recently myself. Scosche makes an adapter that's sold through the Apple Store.