So, I dropped my Ipod Classic one too many times and now it won't turn on. If I took it to Geek Squad, would all the music, etc. be wiped out?
Son, you got a panty on your head.
It depends on what's broken and what they have to do to fix it. It's possible they'd just exchange it for a factory-refurbished unit. Or if just the hard drive is bad, then your data is toast, unless you're willing to try a data recovery service, but that will be costly. Here's a source for replacement hard drives, and they offer a recovery service.
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/iPod-Classic-160GB-Hard-Drive-HS161JQ-65 5-1398D-p-17277.html
Alternatively, if you can open up the unit, maybe it's feasible to hook up a drive adapter and recover the contents using PC software. If the hard drive is in good condition, making a backup copy would be a good idea before turning it over to the Geeks.
Thanks for the information.
Son, you got a panty on your head.