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Wanted: iPod organ donor.

(Posted by cwalsh)

I'm not throwing out a whole iPod just because the headphone jack is hosed.

If you have a dead mini iPod (maybe with a smashed display, say?), and you don't want to take up precious landfill space, leave a comment or send me an email.

Posted by cwalsh on June 4, 2007 at 9:49 PM in Amusements . You can: comment, view comments (7), see trackbacks (0) or search Technorati.

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While the thought of mangling iPod hardware appears sexy, it's probably harder work than purchasing an extended warranty (if available). ;)

Posted by: Lyger | June 4, 2007 10:31 PM

I agree it would be nice to buy insurance AFTER you suffer a loss. Not an option in this case. ;^)

Posted by: Chris | June 4, 2007 10:39 PM

Hey Chris,

Drop me an e-mail. I have a dead mini for you. Just need your shipping address.

boB

Posted by: boB Rudis | June 4, 2007 11:22 PM

If you're willing to spend a few bucks you might be able to get a new one from ifixit.com. I got a new battery from them and it works very well...

Posted by: Sid | June 4, 2007 11:23 PM

I'm taking boB up on his very kind offer.

@Sid -- that would be the alternative. The spousal entity (whose iPod this is for) has identified a source for a replacement headphone assembly, but I'm trying it this way.

With all the trash I have (because "I might need it one day"), I have faith that others will be holding onto just the 'junk' I need.

BTW, the pack rat syndrome is a fascinating example of Skinnerian reinforcement in action. Once every year or so, I get rewarded by finding a use for some ancient crap I have had lying around for ages. Today, it was a decade-old pair of bike brake cable ferrules (retail value maybe $00.50). This is enough reward to keep probably a cubic meter of additional junk in my basement for a year. :^)

Posted by: Chris | June 4, 2007 11:49 PM

What's the name of the syndrome where you keep ancient crap around for ages, finally decide to have a clear out, then a week later you need it?

Posted by: Roger | June 5, 2007 6:28 PM

I did a similar thing with my 40G iPod when I thought I would be clever and replace the battery myself. I replaced the battery, but the headphone jack stopped working.

There are a number of places that will do resonable fixes. I have used iPodResQ and TechRestore

Posted by: Mordaxus | June 6, 2007 9:59 AM