"Whack
an iPod" last ditch repair technique [Don't try this]
There is a rumor
floating around the Internet that says if your hard drive
has failed ala the iPod "click of death" and you've tried
all other repair paths, you can "whack" your iPod on a desk
or table while it's starting up. Ipodmedics.com does not
recommend this technique! As far as we can tell it does not
work, and is a good way to ruin your chances of a future
repair. If you think your hard drive is bad or failing, we
can often fix your unit without replacing the hard drive.
This means that for our flat fee of $39, you might be back
in business with your iPod again. If you think you've got
this problem and you want us to take a look, we'll do so at
no charge. If we can fix it, you'll just owe $39 plus $8
for shipping. If you don't want to have it serviced, we'll
either scrap it or return it to you for $8 shipping. Call
us toll-free [1-866-MAC-MEDICS] for details or e-mail us
at ipodservice@macmedics.com.
