elsiegee40 Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Apple - Support - iPod nano Replacement Program Have you got a 1st generation iPod Nano sold between September 2005 and December 2006? Apple is recalling them and replacing them due to an over-heating problem. Time to have a rummage in the back of your cupboards and swap it for a new one! We've found two... might as well send 'em back! Edited November 15, 2011 by elsiegee40 1
LosOjos Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Apple - Support - iPod nano Replacement Program Have you got a 1st generation iPod Nano sold between September 2005 and December 2006? Apple is recalling them and replacing them due to an over-heating problem. Time to have a rummage in the back of your cupboards and swap it for a new one! I've got one with a smashed screen, wonder if they'll still take it?
elsiegee40 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Posted November 15, 2011 As long as it still plays music, they can't argue really!
dezt Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 Was thinking of buying one of ebay, they're quite cheap, then sending it in for a new one, makes sense to me.
FN-GM Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 would you get the latest generation or the same type you sent off?
p858snake Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 I'm trying to find mine... I used it all that not long along on the stereo system (has a iPod dock) so I know its here somewhere.
elsiegee40 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Posted November 16, 2011 would you get the latest generation or the same type you sent off? I think it's pretty unlikely you'll get the same generation. TBH it doesn't matter.. I've lost nothing if they do a straight swap.
GrumbleDook Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 From reading the Apple Support Forums people who have been into stores to ask have been told it will be a like for like swap ... so you are probably going to end up getting a refurbished unit with a fresh battery.
elsiegee40 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Posted November 16, 2011 From reading the Apple Support Forums people who have been into stores to ask have been told it will be a like for like swap ... so you are probably going to end up getting a refurbished unit with a fresh battery. One of mine only gets used in the car and the battery life is getting fairly chronic, so this is fine by me.
oalcock Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Arranged for three of my old ones to go back! Once I get the new ones, just sell them...
oalcock Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Recieved three packets today to post them off to Apple Care in Lutterworth! There is speak about getting refurbs as replacements but I have spoke to apple care and they say that they will be brand new ipods and could be more up to date ones depending on how many ipods they get back in etc. etc. Steve jobs has left us now though, so will service be the same???... I will let you all know in six weeks!
oalcock Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Got confirmation that my replacement products are in the post , What a good turn around seems I posted them near the end of last month.
elsiegee40 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) I got my replacement this morning and they're not replacing like with like. I've got a new current 6G 8GB nano in exchange (no headphones or cable - just the nano) Edited January 4, 2012 by elsiegee40
andy_nic Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 i did read on the engadget website that they were replacing with new ones (well latest gen ones) Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? -- Engadget
elsiegee40 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 i did read on the engadget website that they were replacing with new ones (well latest gen ones) Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? -- Engadget They are
crc-ict Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I've just had an e-mail from Apple to say my replacement iPod is on it's way. Checked the serial number, and bonus - it's a 6th Gen replacement!! Better still, checked the tracking and it was out for delivery today. About 5 minutes later, got text from my wife to say it had arrived. Much playing for me tonight methinks.
oalcock Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Recieved latest nanos in parcel today, pretty cute, smart looking. The ipod i sent off to apple was battered and scratched, with only 2GB and battery didn't work at all. They have now replaced it with a brand new (or looks brand new - maybe refurb) colour touch screen nano with 8GB. Straight on ebay me thinks!
JMB Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I don't want to put ideas in anyone's heads, but 1st gen ipod Nanos can be bought on Ebay for about £31, which includes a cable and headphones. As the replacements don't seem to come with these accessories, £31 looks like a total bargain. But obviously I'm not suggesting anyone buys one, and then sends it to Apple for a nice shiny new one.... ;-)
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