Does the iPod battery wear down after a while?
I have read about this concern in several places. The concern is that batteries used in digital devices wear down after a period of time and the amount of time they work for goes down after being recharged so much.
The problem with the iPod is that you can't buy a new battery, b/c it's internal. Has anyone had this experience with their iPod? Does the battery performance go down after a while? Does anyone know if Apple will make an iPod with a battery that can be replaced?
The problem with the iPod is that you can't buy a new battery, b/c it's internal. Has anyone had this experience with their iPod? Does the battery performance go down after a while? Does anyone know if Apple will make an iPod with a battery that can be replaced?
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I think that one of the 'secrets' is to make sure that you never run the battery down to nothing.
The internal battery is easily the worst aspect of the iPod. While it may make the size possible, it is the most likely the component most prone to failure (though it happens gradually)
Two AAA cells would have extended the iPod's usable life. Apple could ship the iPod with a li-ion cell that fits a dual AAA format. Then, when that battery no longer holds charge, you could then start using two Alkalines, or buy another cell that charges in the iPod (just like their proprietary cell now does).
As it stands now, when your iPod battery no longer holds charge, you're fvcked.
Originally posted by ast3r3x
So is there anyway to prolong the life of it?
Yo. LINKAGE
Originally posted by Eugene
http://www.ipodbattery.com/
Thanks, but does Apple endorse that product? It seems like if you take your iPod apart to try to install this and it gets messed up in the process, then your waranty doesn't cover it anymore and you're screwed.
Does this thing really work?
If your battery is dead after the warranty has expired, there's nothing to lose.
Originally posted by tchwojko
If your battery is dead before the warranty has expired, you don't need to buy this, because you can get Apple to fix the battery, I would expect.
If your battery is dead after the warranty has expired, there's nothing to lose.
I don't have one, I'm just thinking of buying one and looking at my options.
BTW, how long is the iPod's waranty?