2006-10-17 10:18:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
they do die after a while. My first one lasted almost 5 years. It depends on your usage. They are replacable. You can get replacements thru apple but they are more expensive. You can replace them yourself or pay a little more and have the work done for you. These links have info on replacements for older iPods...
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ipod/batteryreplacement/
http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/
As for nanos I would recommend a service like this since they are so small and the battteries have to be soldered in...
http://www.ipodresq.com/detail.php?prodID=P010705
I hope this helps! =)
2006-10-17 10:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by fiskeri 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, if your only means of charging the device is on the laptop, treat yourself to a wall charger. The USB doesn't get enough power to the device and is primarily for managing the device, not charging. At least not being the exclusive means of charging. Second, at some point all batteries die. Each new generation of a device claims to have improved battery life so that's something to consider when making up your mind about buying a new device. Lastly, Apple is rumored to be releasing a new one in the near future. That means the current ones will get a price mark down and that may make the difference as far as whether you put a new battery in yours or just buy a new iPod.
2016-05-21 21:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy replacement batteries on either ebay or eforcity.com
(Should only be $25 or less)
Just enter ipod batteries and see what you can find! The replacement process is rather trying (so I have heard). I believe the batteries do come with an installation guide and tool in order to take apart your ipod (as difficult as that might be to imagine). Or you could always search Craigslist or the yellow pages for someone who could do it for you. All in all much cheaper than buying a new ipod, but it all depends on how tech savvy you are...
2006-10-17 10:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Frank D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any rechargeable battery will no longer retain a charge after a certain number or charges, NOT YEARS! Apple will replace the battery for you for a fee Some computer stores have replacement batteries you can install yourself
http://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=0&Ntt=ipod%20battery&Ntk=All&Nty=1&D=ipod%20battery&Dx=mode%20matchall
But if your Ipod is still under warranty, replacing the battery yourself will void it
2006-10-17 10:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by jirachii 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have told me that i-pod batteries die in 3 to 5 years. After it's completely done, you probably have to send it to Apple, to get it replaced. I spoke to a technician and you most likely have to send it to Apple.
2006-10-17 10:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by AUCT!ON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they are supposed to die after a year or so, but you can get them replaes through apple. i think they're like 70 bucks. i would just buy a new one cuz they're soooo much cooler now then they were 3 years ago
2006-10-17 10:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for me it, they die after a few years, about two. you should always buy an extra pair of battires the same time you buy the battires for your ipod
2006-10-17 10:22:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
send them back to apple. or get a replacement plan at like best buy and return it there.
2006-10-17 10:19:49 · answer #8 · answered by Hugh Jass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep...u hae to send em back to the factory for a replacement
2006-10-17 10:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they die and you buy a new one
2006-10-17 10:25:35 · answer #10 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋