Replacement iPod batteries

[Zachariah]

I am not part of this site or get cash for this info, but I thought it would help, so I am sharing the info.

One of the few things we don't like about iPods is the battery you can't replace. After about 18 months, plan to send your iPod back to Apple wrapped in a $100 bill--that's about the time you'll need a new battery, because the old one will have crapped out.

If that rankles you like it does me, check out ipodbattery.com. Not only does it have replacement iPod batteries for every iPod made, the prices are nice and the photo tutorials on taking your iPod apart are absolutely exemplary. If assembling a piece of IKEA furniture takes you all day (and it still leans funny when you're done), then this project isn't for you. Otherwise, you'll save money and get the satisfaction of not being treated like a child.

iPod series. 4th generation 2004 series
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iPod series. Fits all older models (not for the slim models).
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iPod series. Fits all slim models
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External battery for Apple Ipod
External iPod Battery with Carrying Case. adds up to 12 hours for the original and slim iPod, 17 hours of continuous playtime to the 3rd generation iPod, 27 hours for the 4th generation iPod, 22 hours for the iPod Mini. Allows downlod from your PC and simultaneously charge a cell phone. Comes with cords to recharge battery and download from PC or Mac. Works with all iPod models
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[Tekton]

Top part: http://boston.com.com/4520-3000_7-5143133-1.html

Thanks for the links though. I was supposed to buy myself an iPod for Christmukah but haven't decided which one yet.

[Blam Forumz]

get a Zen. you can buy the batterys for ?25

[Ben5150]

very cool thanks for the info

[Corriewf]

Originally Posted by Ben5150

very cool thanks for the info

[high]* Corriewf beats Ben with a dontbringupoldthreads stick.[/high]

[filburt1]

For what it's worth, rumors of iPod batteries dying after 18 months are greatly blown out of proportion. For it to happen, you have to use your iPod every single day for the full charge. Virtually nobody does this.

Also Apple recently and quietly reduced the price of their battery replacement program.

[KevinL]

And recalled a lot of them for this reason.

My 8 hr battery lasts for *maybe* 4 hrs, after about 30 minutes it pauses every few minutes.

[Corriewf]

Get a psp guys.

[filburt1]

Does your PSP hold 20 GB of music out of the box like my iPod does? A PSP is in a completely different market than an iPod, which so many people just don't seem to grasp. They're not competing products.

[Tony G]

Pfft, PSP. What can it hold? 128mb of songs? A portable game console can't replace a iPod I'm afraid, or any large scale music storage portable player.

Considering all the money you save from not having to put real batteries into the iPod, the amount you pay for a battery replacement isn't that bad, although, still a bit expensive.