iPod nano old for new replacement

Lord Spence

Hi all, a few months back I saw a recall notice from
Apple regarding iPod nano 1st generation and overheating battery, my nano was fine but decided to send back anyway as it was free to do so and what harm I thought I may get a fresh new battery in my very dated 1st gen nano, to my very happy surprise ups arrived today with a nice new but probably refurbished iPod nano 6th gen RESULT!!!!!

So anyone with a 1st gen nano use link below and you might also be lucky here

http://www.apple.com/support/ipodnano_replacement

Hail 2 Da Thief

Just checked mine but it's a 2nd generation. Oh well

Mr E

Wow... I have an old 4gb Nano - I just checked and it's first generation!
I've just submitted my application to Apple. Waiting for shipping info now.

Confused2011

Does the iPod need to be working? I've an old one here but it's broken!

Lord Spence

I'd say once it looks ok cosmetically id say they will replace it, no harm in trying anyways

flower tattoo

That's great thank you. Have filled out the form- how long did the process take??

Lord Spence

About 6 weeks

ado100

Just had my 4gb 1st generation Nano replaced. I thought they'd send a replacement 1st generation Nano but turned out to be a 8gb 6th generation! took a while though.

jased10s

got mine replaced and received an 8gb touch screen as replacment.

Kinda pissed i dident the origional one back as the design was iconic and with steve's death would have been worth more.

vicwatson

Suppose Apple have to waste their $98 Billion dollar cash in hand somehow?:rolleyes:

GobBass

One of my mates had a similar situation to the OP. Both are lucky bastards in my eyes.

Ballyv24

Can you buy a first gen ipod nano (ebay?) and then send it off to apple for a new nano? That would make it a first bargain apple product

omega42

Prob with that is if its advertised as 1st gen but when u receive it its not

Ballyv24 wrote: »

Can you buy a first gen ipod nano (ebay?) and then send it off to apple for a new nano? That would make it a first bargain apple product

RayCon

Thanks Op ... just orderd a repair service

baileye

Lord Spence wrote: »

I'd say once it looks ok cosmetically id say they will replace it, no harm in trying anyways

No, it doesn't have to be working or look nice.

Source: I sent mine back - it didn't turn on anymore and I had dissolved the front screen -- I had a protector on the front of the nano and when I removed it there was some glue left behind, I used nail polish remover -- it removed the glue, but it turned out it also dissolved the plastic the front of the nano was made of.

I received a brand new 8gb 6th gen nano as a replacement.

a.man

I did it too..And i was still using my old nano daily, absolutely nothing wrong with it but thought may as well try... It was all legit sone through the Apple site so kind of knew it wasn't a scam. Submitted my details, they sent me a UPS prepaid envelope to put my old one in, 6 weeks later got brand new touch screen nano with ten times more storage...Love it!

Vertakill

Found my old iPod nano lying about there and checked it - 1st gen! Delighted

Thanks OP, great find! Hope it works out for me too.

Lord Spence

Vertakill wrote: »

Found my old iPod nano lying about there and checked it - 1st gen! Delighted

Thanks OP, great find! Hope it works out for me too.

Glad to see people are benefitting from it, its about time apple gave us something free anyways

doctorg

Lord Spence wrote: »

Glad to see people are benefitting from it, its about time apple gave us something free anyways

You probably paid for 10 replacements when you originally bought it.

No wonder apple has 98 Billion

Vertakill

doctorg wrote: »

You probably paid for 10 replacements when you originally bought it.

No wonder apple has 98 Billion

You realise that the Zen and other mp3 players (at the time of the iPod nano 1st gen) were all comparable in price, yeah?
Nothing comes free in life!

Except my nano actually was free as it was given to me as it was so old... !

ToadVine

Does this apply to all first gen nanos or just a specific range?

maki

Is anyone else getting this after they click continue?

"We're sorry, the transaction cannot be completed at this time. Please try again later or contact us."

gjc

Did you get a box earphones and charger with replacement

Lord Spence

No just the device itself in a plain cardboard box

knipper

"We're sorry, the transaction cannot be completed at this time. Please try again later or contact us."
Same reply here.

paidi_ed

Thanks OP, had a IPod nano 1st gen. It was still going strong working away. Its going in the post today tho, I look forward to my new one!

paidi

nice1franko

Damn, I have one of these but our 3 year old decided that it was her mobile phone a couple of months ago and now I can't find it

Kev.

I went on to the link and entered the serial number in and it prompted me to log in with my apple ID

then the page went onto something else.

Do the email you details or should I have seen a different screen?

TIA

Kev.

Got it sorted thanks OP

revz

I have a very old ipod nano, just not sure if it's 1st gen.
It's a slim white one, but doesn't have a colour screen (like this without colour: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2011/11/16/1321403089788/Apple-recalls-nano-007.jpg)
Would this be eligible? (I've searched the apple website + google and they're coming up with some conflicting stuff, especially google images!)
I think I recall the chunkier coloured ipod nanos coming before the one I have, http://i.t.com.com/i/lumiere/2006/05/31/31137650-320-0-20065-20060531_123156-320x240.jpg
tho I could be wrong...if anyone can clarify it'd be much appreciated!

agrif06

The first link is the 1st generation - they came with a black or white plastic front (2nd generation was metal front). The second link is the ipod mini.

RayCon

Ipod Nano picked uptoday by a very efficient UPS service (1 hour from call to pick up !!) ... lets see what I get back now Thanks again Op

madcabbage

Nice find OP. Just found my old nano there and put in the details. Waiting to hear back so fingers crossed!

wanabe

cheers op!
wonder will they notice dat the screen doesnt work?

fgaha

Thanks op. Nearly sure there is one in my parents lying atound. Will check it out.

Farls

Just put in a claim for my one, that iPod I had was lying in my jeep for the past 3 years unused! Cheers OP.

Peter B

Sent mine away today. Fingers crossed!

cson

Thank you OP.

I happen to have two of these lying around the house.

numorouno

thanks op

sent my away by ups on wednesday.very efficient!

cant wait to see what i get!

rebel.ranter

I had a 2Gb & a 4Gb in each of the cars permanently, that potential fire hazard was a small bit worrying. Registered both of them for the replacement program, just waiting on shipping package now.

Fair play the Apple, they have the number 1 customer care in my books. They replaced my iPad & my iPhone for free in the past few weeks & now this!

Here's hoping they do an iPhone 2G & a 3GS swap out!

vicwatson

Fair play the Apple, they have the number 1 customer care in my books. They replaced my iPad & my iPhone for free in the past few weeks & now this! 

Not the best advertisement for Apple really. You've had to replace an ipad, ipod and iphone.:o

rebel.ranter

vicwatson wrote: »

Not the best advertisement for Apple really. You've had to replace an ipad, ipod and iphone.:o

I should clarify, I dropped my iPad & cracked the screen, they replaced it. I dropped my iPhone 4, the speaker stopped working, they replaced it. Does that change the perspective?

gerbo

I sent off my 1st gen and received a current generation one about 6 weeks later....result

skinsuit

Cheers OP, I sent mine off 2 weeks ago when this was first posted and Apple have sent email saying 6th gen IPod has been sent and is due to arrive tomorrow. Best BA ever!

Peter B

Is there anywhere you can log in to to track the progress of your Nano?

RayCon

RayCon wrote: »

Ipod Nano picked uptoday by a very efficient UPS service (1 hour from call to pick up !!) ... lets see what I get back now Thanks again Op

Super .. just received an email with a UPS tracking number - checked the tracking number and the replacement iPod will be delivered tomorrow - wonder what I'll get

Lord Spence

Just received my iwatchz strap for my nano which I got from amazon , lovin it

Doylers

Just so people know I got this ehh "offer". Got a new nano the really small touch screen one. I called apple who said I was getting an old 1st gen nano. Also after I called I got it within a week, mind you I had been waiting over 5 weeks at the time it came in the post. Your replacement can be tracked via the apple website.

Vertakill

Step 1 Request

March 21, 2012: Empty box shipped

Is this the normal turnaround time?

Step 2 is:

Step 2 Service

Diagnosis pending

Doylers

Vertakill wrote: »

Step 1 Request

March 21, 2012: Empty box shipped

Is this the normal turnaround time?

Step 2 is:

Step 2 Service

Diagnosis pending

21st of last month? You'll be waiting a while the 6 weeks starts from when they receive it.

Vertakill

Doylers wrote: »

21st of last month? You'll be waiting a while the 6 weeks starts from when they receive it.

Ahh sh!t - Yeah, March

Doesn't sound like they've even processed it yet!