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My Most Common iPod Repairs:
   Broken iPod LCD Screen
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   Click Wheel Replacement
   Logic Board Replacement
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   iPods put through the washing machine
   Sound on Only One side of ear buds
   I actually Fix Customer 'Repairs'
   Fix the "folder/exclamation" error
   Click Wheel Problems
   Replace my hard disk


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   1 HR iPod screen replacement
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Add a folder to iTunes Library - Macintosh User
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How to Rip iPod Movies
Change Importing Options
Next... let's change their importing options to make them better too. Click over to the "Importing" tab. The screen will now look like this



Pull down and change the "On CD Insert" to become "Import CD and Eject". Pull down and change the "Import Using" to be "MP3 Encoder". This a far more widespread encoder and really the standard file type for all files shared on the internet and among different music players (including new car stereos). The AAC default pushes you to use the Apple Quicktime file structure which isn't as fully compatible as the MP3 file type.

Leave the Sample rate at "High Quality". 160 kilobits per second is *more* than good enough.

Uncheck the "Play songs while importing or converting" checkbox. That just really slows you down when you are trying to RIP a stack of CDs to add to your iTunes Library.

Leave checked the "Automatically retrieve CD track names from internet". This helps keep your files organized.

Uncheck the "Create files names with track number" checkbox. It just makes the file names look silly and they may be too long to import on other people computer systems.

Leave unchecked the "Use error correction when reading Audio CDs" box. If the CD is that scratched, get a better copy.

The "Importing" screen will now look like this



Click the OK button. The changes will be permanently saved.

Overview
Setting 'Robust' Preferences
Change Import Options
Check for Protected Files
Add Their File to Your iTunes Library
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I'm in Sonoma County... Northern California wine country.

If you live nearby, are traveling through or live in the San Francisco Bay Area bring your iPod to me and I can do the work while you wait or go wine tasting for a while. Send me an email just to make sure I have on hand whatever parts your repair will require.

Call or email me with questions or to set up a repair. You can also call, I am here most days from 8am to 8pm
Toll Free 1-877-iPod-Pro (1 - 877 - 476-3776)

Send the device to:
    Frank Walburg
    2145 Service Court
    Santa Rosa, Ca 95403-3139
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