Comments on: iPod Battery Failure

By: ipod nano cases

ipod nano cases — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:16:59 +0000

An iPod replacement rather than an iPod battery replacement would be better as they cost about the same. I’m happy if my iPod last a year or two and I don’t mind replacing it than because Apple is infamous for their constant dishing out of new models. Personally, I got my eyes set on a new iPhone 3G.

By: dnorman

dnorman — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:21:20 +0000

@karrimor: going waaaay out on a limb here, but how about either a) replace the battery, or b) replace the iPod?

By: karrimor

karrimor — Sun, 27 May 2007 19:32:35 +0000

i have a ipod mini hehe, and my battery seems to be dying to. I charge it overnight, then play a few songs, then the ipod says ‘low battery’ and turns itself off and i cant turn it back on for a while.

any ideas? would be useful

By: John W. Morgan

John W. Morgan — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Try Googling “iPod Replacement Battery” and see how many options come up. One I selected, Tech Restore, was in my state (CA) and had two choices-one for $16 and another for $20. You had to install them yourself, but when I selected the $20 option, I found the replacement process fairly simple and straightforward. Now my 3G iPod has a battery thats fresh and lasts longer than the original. Didn’t destroy the music on my iPod drive either. Even with shipping costs, you can easily get a replacement battery under $25.

By: D'Arcy

D'Arcy — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Small Dog has the 850 mAh battery listed here:
http://www.smalldog.com/product/46815

$29US + $7US shipping

For an extra 20 bucks, they’ll install it, too.

By: JohnO

JohnO — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BIPOD850M3/

Otherworld computing
850mAh

By: joe

joe — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Those folks at batterygeek.net are at it again and have just announced the new GeekPod 100. The GeekPod is an external LiON battery pack the size of a deck of cards that will run your iPod for over 100 hours. The little battery pack is only 3.2 x 2.3 x 1 inches yet it packs a wallop of juice (6,000 mAh) for your iPod. The GeekPod will be available for shipping in the next few days for $99.95. Youâ€™ve got to love that retractable cable.

Full specs:

Chemistry: Lithium Ion
Capacity: 6000mAh (22Wh)
Output voltage: 5V
Output current (Max): 2A
Charging time: 3-4 hours
Fuel Gauge Led: 4 LED indicator
Size/Weight: 58.5×24x82(mm)/180g
Compatibility: iPod
GeekPod 100 includes:

iPod DC Charge Cable
A/C Quick Charger Compatible With All International Voltages
Retail Box & Product Manual
Free iPod, Portable DVD Player & Laptop Screen Cleaners
Free Cell Phone Antenna Boosters
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
1 Year No Hassles Extended Replacement Warranty Directly Through batterygeek.net

By: D'Arcy

D'Arcy — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

Sounds like a great battery, but unless it’s roughly the size and thickness of a credit card, I’m not about to lug around an additional external battery for my iPod. From the website, the battery looks roughly the size of an iPod mini (remember those ), and has a dongle-wire to connect the battery to the dock connector of the iPod.

Not exactly something that will tuck inside my existing iPod case, and without adding a Batman Utility Belt, not something that will be easy to lug around while on the go…

And, $99US for the battery? Give me an internal battery with 100 hours of life, and I’d gladly blow over a hundred clams (CDN) on it.

By: lulu

lulu — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

my mini ipod 4gb is plauing up too.if i charge it to full battery over night, after i play it for half an hour, half the battey is gone.i have only had it under a month….can i get a new ipod?

By: D'Arcy

D'Arcy — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 +0000

lulu, if you just bought it (assuming new, not second hand), then the AppleCare warranty is still going, so you should be able to return it as a faulty unit…