2nd Generation iPod mini Battery

[mr.benny_mac]

The new battery boasts more or less 18 hours of life. I have a 1st generation mini. Question is, can I replace the original battery with the 2nd generation battery? Probably buy one at the Apple Center and ask them to replace the battery with the newer one?

[piedad]

Nope. When iPods are broken, they are replaced with a new unit, since no one locally can open-up an iPod.

[Jumbo]

"Nope. When iPods are broken, they are replaced with a new unit, since no one locally can open-up an iPod. "

when u say replaced by a new unit, its brand new or refurbished?

[Edited on 3-2-2005 by Jumbo]

[gino1.0]

When my iPod's battery goes, they replace the whole unit? How much would that be?

[mr.benny_mac]

Originally posted by gino1.0
When my iPod's battery goes, they replace the whole unit? How much would that be?

I was thinking of the same thing. Won't they just replace the battery and not the whole unit? :wound:

[Edited on 3-5-2005 by mr.benny_mac]

[jerichojanolo]

Oh that's bad. What's worse is the bill!

[Polar Mac]

anybody been to this site -> macsales.com

[maitani]

@mr.benny_mac,

Unlike most of the posts so far, I think you can change the iPod Mini's batteries with new ones. See iPod Mini battery replacement instructions.

Before I bought my iPod Mini, I made sure its battery is available and can be replaced by the user. If you are able to do it, please let me know.

[Edited on 3-20-2005 by maitani]

[elbert]

It would be really great if Apple allowed all of us to trade up our iPods to newer ones (even for a fee0. Unfortunately, that's not the way it works. If you want the 18 hours on your mini, the only way to do that is to buy the new mini.

To answer the very first post in this thread -- no, you cannot have the battery replaced. The batteries are internal and are not replaceable.

Apple does not repair iPods. Rather, they replace them, with refurbished ones. Apple will do its best to replace the unit with the exact same specs. There are cases though where the model to be replaced is no longer available. If this is the case, you might just get an upgrade (some have been lucky).

A unit will only be replaced free of charge if it is deemed to be defective and still under warranty. Defects cover internal parts such as the battery, hard drive, software and display. If a unit is found to be defective due to negligence and abuse, Apple will not replace it.

You can extend the warranty of your iPod by another year by purchasing AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) for iPods.

[mr.benny_mac]

Thanks, mr.maitani and mr.elbertc.