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iPod Shuffle repair attempt ends in flames
iPod Shuffle repair attempt ends in flames

DIY iPod Shuffle Repair Attempt Goes Horribly Wrong

Think you can fix your broken iPod Shuffle yourself? This unfortunate iPod Shuffle repair story might change your mind.

June 19, 2006 by jayfrankwilson
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Think you can fix your broken iPod Shuffle yourself? This unfortunate iPod Shuffle repair story might change your mind. Someone named “Chris T” tried to open his broken iPod Shuffle. He’s just a project manager with no real engineering experience, but he wanted to give it a try. If you aren’t familiar with the iPod Shuffle, it’s a small white stick that looks similar to a pregnancy test.

First-Generation Ipod Shuffle 1G
First-generation ipod shuffle

iPod Shuffle Repair Attempt Ends In Flames

Ipod Shuffle Repair Attempt Ends In Flames
Ipod shuffle repair attempt ends in flames

He grabbed a metal knife and started to pry open his Apple iPod Shuffle. Apparently he hit a small capacitor or the battery with his knife because “the iPod basically exploded in his face and caught fire.” Moments later the room was full of black smoke, sparks, and girlish screams. The end result was something that can only be described as a Kentucky Fried Shuffle.

Francis, a friend of Chris T who blogged about this iPod Shuffle repair story, feels there are 2 morals or lessons to be learned from this experience:

  1. Apple made the iPod Shuffle in a way for it not to be opened… there is a reason for this!
  2. Project Managers should never think of themselves as “Hardware Engineers”

If you have a problematic iPod, here are some troubleshooting tips you can try. But always consider sending a broken iPod to a professional before grabbing a knife.

Oops! Thus Guy Fried His iPod Shuffle While Trying To Fix It Himself

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