So, I got 2 iPod minis (one first gen and one second) for free due to condition, and they didnt turn on or show any signs...

This xbox has had quite a few problems. While it plugged in and turned on after getting it, the disc drive did not open or...

Recently my copy of Super Mario Land for the Gameboy stopped working. I opened it up, tested around with a multimeter, and...

Last year my gameboy color was dropped. Very, very hard. The screen was cracked, leaving a large area of dead pixels, but...

Sometimes if it doesnt want to fit together I’ll put a plastic spudger in from the bottom and very lightly apply pressure to the board just to get that little bit of clearance so it fits under the scroll wheel assembly. If that’s your issue then give it a try and tell me how it turns out!

Had this same problem with 3 SP’s I picked up. It’s not likely a big issue at all so don’t worry. It means you need a new battery. Luckily nintendo made it really easy. All you need to do is buy a replacement, you can get cheap ones from amazon that’ll do the trick. Though before you buy the new battery, check the back of your console, you’ll see the battery compartment held in with a phillips screw. It’s better if you can open it and take the old battery out to check, but even if you can’t at least check for any bumps/ a bulge in the plastic. If there is a slight bulge in the plastic around the battery compartment, this means the battery is starting to expand, and it can damage your gameboy if left unchecked. Best of luck! (by the way most batteries for it come with a little screwdriver so don’t worry if you don’t have the right size)

I would recommend looking for damage in the cable or a lose connection like others said, however, sometimes when reinstalling the board, if it scrapes to much against the metal shell, it can cause a chip to break or fall out. There’s one chip that, if broken, will make the click wheel cease to work however the rest of the ipod would work fine. and lastly, I’m surprised no one so far has recommended taking off the top bezel and making sure the lock switch is in the right position, as that could be the problem and would be a very simple fix.