I zapped my broken ipod shuffle with a grill igniter, and it works now! am i on to a new theory of engineering

Question

if its broke, try to break it more! ironic isn't it?

Answer 1

I closed mine into a car door.

My mom called Apple and told them she didn't know what happened.  The screen looks like it "exploded" she said.  

Anywho... I think what you're referring to is the "FONZ" phenomenon.   Try kicking it or tossing it around.  You may find that it works even better.

Answer 2

You had the earphones in your ears when you did that, didn't you?