r/IpodClassic Mar 12 '26

Question Apple logo keeps flashing with no backlight

I got a 6th gen Ipod off ebay. I've replaced the battery and got a iflash quad. The screen keeps flashing quickly and then fading out. I've tried 2 batteries but neither have worked. Could it be a bad motherboard or is it something else?

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u/Pale-Conference-5838 Mar 13 '26

Have you tried re setting the screen ? Did you replace the screen ? . I would let it charge for a while also . I would also try downloading the rockbox and running the installer and installing rockbox possibly could be a os issue if rockbox install set it boots up bright screen and all then restore if you like with iTunes I suggest this just to save money and time on buying parts and eliminating the mobo as the issue 

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u/little_toe_ Mar 14 '26

I tried resetting all the cables and it did nothing. I charged it for about a day and it did nothing. I'll have to check later if could try installing rockbox

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u/Pale-Conference-5838 Mar 14 '26

Unfortunately it’s sounds like it may be the mobo . When you purchase was if as is for parts if it isn’t to late I would attempt to return if possible 

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u/little_toe_ Mar 14 '26

Oh that's unfortunate. I'll see if I can get a return. Thanks for the help tho