If the battery shows anything but empty, then the iPod should still be turning on. The battery is not dead.
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Limiting your charging time to 3 hours will make your iPod battery last longer.
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Restart your computerby turning it off and back on again. Computers generally do not charge devices while in sleep mode, and a reset can help ensure the computer is on and ready to troubleshoot. Plug in your iPod and wait for a minute to see if the light comes on. If it does, leave plugged in with the computer “awake” for up to 3 hours to fully charge it.
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Clean your headphone jack. Use a toothpick to gently remove any debris from the headphone jack. Debris in the headphone jack (lint, etc.) will prevent a connection between the iPod and the headphones or charger cable.
- If the jack is clear but the Shuffle won’t sync, try using a different USB port to sync or charge.
- The white plastic ring on the USB cord should come into direct contact with the iPod. This may require a small amount of force.
- If you are using an extension cord make sure it is capable of carrying a charge. Try taking off the extension cord to charge from the USB cable alone. (Underwater Audio headphone extension cords will not work to charge your iPod.)
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Restore your iPod using iTunes if your computer still recognizes it.