Subject: iPod 1st Gen Nano (2GB) controls nonresponsive
Note: This is *not* a Rockbox issue since the problem is the same with either Rockbox or the original firmware and since the problem pre-existed the installation of Rockbox onto the device.
When I turn the unit on it powers up normally, but then will not recognize any button pushes. There are a couple notable exceptions, however. Firstly, it *will* recognize a Menu + Select combination press, which causes it to reboot. Secondly, toggling the hold switch from unlocked to locked and back to unlocked will cause the backlight to come on momentarily.
The interface with the computer works normally. I used iTunes to update the original firmware to the latest and greatest firmware, but it still has the same issue. I also used the Rockbox Utility to install Rockbox on it, which worked without a hitch. Neither OS will recognize the buttons, though.
My car stereo has a USB interface which allows it to control the iPod. This seems to work just fine (as I recall - it has been a long time since I tried it), but the controls on the stereo are cumbersome to use, so I don't bother with it. Since the car stereo works (Clarion DUZ385SAT) to control the iPod I could probably get an iPod remote control (wired or wireless) and use that, presuming I could find one that offered full control, and not just volume, next/prev, and play/pause, but I digress...
Anways, any ideas? I'm thinking it has to be some sort of hardware issue with the iPod. The curious thing is the Menu + Select combination is recognized, causing the player to reset, and yet neither button is recognized once the player restarts. But for that little intrigue, I would think maybe there was a mechanical issue with the buttons.