Used iPod buying checklist

Saudade · Source-checked, not hands-on tested

Device / version: __________________ Date: __________

Seller / platform: ________________ Return deadline: __________

Mark each item: passed / concern / not tested

1. Match the name, original capacity, and seller description. A single model number is not enough.
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2. Ask for an uninterrupted demonstration of startup, the wheel, buttons, and screen.
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3. Check both audio channels, volume, charging, and computer recognition.
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4. Record the conditions of any battery demonstration. Powering on while plugged in does not prove battery life.
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5. Confirm included accessories, repair or modification history, and the applicable return terms.
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6. Photograph the package, body, and ports on arrival. Stop use and charging if there is swelling, an unusual smell, or abnormal heat.
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7. Do not restore, erase, or accept automatic syncing before understanding what it changes.
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8. Record each check as passed, a concern, or not tested. Address problems within the applicable return window.
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These non-invasive observations do not establish authenticity, lifespan, or battery health. Concept images are not identification references.

References: original 2005 Apple announcements for iPod and iPod mini. Full source links are in the device profiles.