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Grasshopper Green · 12-13-2005, 04:24 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, 12:46 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, 08:40 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, 09:42 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, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	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! __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

12-17-2005, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star 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 hearts, by d.a.

12-17-2005, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	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, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie 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)