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Ipod Battery - How to Replace It (Track This Article)

iPod battery replacements with these easy procedures. Please be warned that although replacing the battery is a breeze, it will nullify your warranty with Apple. I don't want to be kept liable for the harm done to your iPod because of this article, so do this at your own venture.

Things you should understand before replacing your iPod battery:

1. Apple has an official out-of-warranty battery replacement program for $59 + $6.95 shipping in the United States(see Europe and Canada pricing). The policy requires that you send in your iPod (any model), and Apple will switch the battery and ship it to you for $59 plus handling and shipping. Technically, Apple really replaces your unit with an equivalent original model or factory-refurbished model in a brand new cover, with its own 90-day service warranty; if it was previously engraved by Apple, it will be engraved again.

2. The iPod warranty is one year but you can extend it for two years with AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod. Many retailers have inexpensive extended warranty coverage available and often these programs simply change the product with a corresponding new unit.

3. Over the course of time, the battery will not keep the same amount of charge as when it was newly purchased. This is natural, and exists to all lithium ion batteries. This continued degradation will not affect, or be discovered by, most users during the life of their iPod. Although, based on usage, environmental factors, and various other variables, some heavy users may realize a great degradation than others. It is important to understand that this is the exact same degradation that would take place with any lithium ion battery used in any laptop, cell phone, portable music player, etc.

4. The iPod's cover is not planned to be opened, so, in that respect, it's not what would in general be referred to as "user-replaceable". Although, with a particular set of tools you can change the iPod battery yourself and avoid all the hassle by going through Apple.

Procedures:

Step 1 - Procure an iPod battery online or in a retail shop closest you. iPod batteries sells for as low as $11. You have to be sure that the replacement battery you buy is for your iPod.

Step 2 - Switch off your iPod and set the hold button to the on position. Take a flathead screwdriver, as thin as possible but oftentimes the online shop that sends you the battery will spare you a tool. In any case, you must open the unit by putting the tool or screwdriver between the plastic and the metal. Once you feel a clip, pry it ever so gently. Keep going around the iPod, opening up each latch.

Step 3 - You are going to have to apply that tool or screwdriver again to extract the battery from the hard drive. Once got rid of, unplug it from the board.

Step 4 - Plug in the newly purchased battery to the board of the iPod (where you unplugged the old battery) and set it on the glue that stayed on the hard drive. Make sure that the battery and the wires are set right so you can actually close the iPod. Snap the cover back together, you'll hear it when it's finished!

Step 5 - Turn on and charge the device. That's it and your iPod battery is successfully replaced.

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