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Medusa · 12-13-2005, 05:24 PM

I have a relatively new ipod shuffle and I am having a problem with it, and I'm hoping that someone here may know how to help me.

When I plug the shuffle into a USB port to charge, a box that says Unsafe Removal of Object pops up. It pops up ever 30 seconds or so until I remove the shuffle. The problem is, the shuffle won't charge, even though it is in the USB port. I have 4 ports, 2 work. I've tried both ports and the box comes up each time. I've successfully charged the shuffle once before and I don't remember which port I used. This was given to me as a gift, and apparently the warranty expired before I even received it, so I can't get help from Apple unless I purchase another warranty (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). So...does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks muchly!

sadistikdreams · 12-17-2005, 01:46 AM

Well, I don't know how I can help you from a software standpoint, since I assume you're running Windows.

Can you still put different music on it?

If the only problem is that it isn't charging, Apple does sell USB chargers, which is just a little white brick you plug into the wall with a USB port that you plug the shuffle into.

MPower · 12-17-2005, 09:40 AM

Maybe it needs usb v2 and you are plugging it into a v1 port? Or your usb ports dont have all the wires hooked up. I did that once and they worked, just did not have any power going to them.

macmanmike6100 · 12-17-2005, 10:42 AM

i'd go to an apple store and have the genius bar take a look at it; they'll do a preliminary at no-cost (usually)

12-13-2005, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Medusa Kiss my ass Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Land of fry sauce, green jello, and weak beer	iPod shuffle problem I have a relatively new ipod shuffle and I am having a problem with it, and I'm hoping that someone here may know how to help me. When I plug the shuffle into a USB port to charge, a box that says Unsafe Removal of Object pops up. It pops up ever 30 seconds or so until I remove the shuffle. The problem is, the shuffle won't charge, even though it is in the USB port. I have 4 ports, 2 work. I've tried both ports and the box comes up each time. I've successfully charged the shuffle once before and I don't remember which port I used. This was given to me as a gift, and apparently the warranty expired before I even received it, so I can't get help from Apple unless I purchase another warranty (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). So...does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks muchly! __________________ Wanted: Clever, intelligent, yet hilarious signature...apply inside.

12-17-2005, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle.	Well, I don't know how I can help you from a software standpoint, since I assume you're running Windows. Can you still put different music on it? If the only problem is that it isn't charging, Apple does sell USB chargers, which is just a little white brick you plug into the wall with a USB port that you plug the shuffle into. __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang

12-17-2005, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
MPower Psycho Join Date: May 2003	Maybe it needs usb v2 and you are plugging it into a v1 port? Or your usb ports dont have all the wires hooked up. I did that once and they worked, just did not have any power going to them.

12-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tri-state.	i'd go to an apple store and have the genius bar take a look at it; they'll do a preliminary at no-cost (usually)