iPod: Q re battery

[the_butcher]

what's the life expectancy of an iPod's battery? is it a lithium ion rechargeable battery which can last for at least 20 years? can the iPod's battery be replaced?:P

[Kenneth]

Typical life of an iPod battery is around a year, maybe more. It can be replaced if your warranty is up.

http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/

[strangehaven]

anyone here knows where to buy a replacement battery kit for a 1st gen ipod? coz my cousin gave me his 1st gen ipod. thanks in advance.

[Edited on 1-9-2005 by strangehaven]

[hubes]

A friend of mine recently was handed down a 3rd gen iPod by his brother. Unfortunately, the battery doesn't get good mileage. In fact, he claims that if he runs it continuously it can only last 3 hours. If he fiddles around with the menu while using it then he only gets an hour out of the iPod's battery. The unit itself is no longer covered by the warranty and although I know that you could have the battery replaced in the U.S. I'd like to find out if someone does it here in Manila. In the U.S. it's $99 + $6.95 (shipping cost). Is it cheaper here perhaps?

[Maverick]

http://www.macsales.com


they sell iPod batteries that even outlast the original OEM one's supposedly. never tried one though.


here's a direct link
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ipod/batteryreplacement/

wow my 1000th post... :dance:

[Edited on 4-12-2005 by Maverick]

[p3rsmag]

Is it ok if i wait 11 months (just bought my 1st gen Mini last week) then have my unit/battery replaced by Apple? SInce i have 1 year warranty (bought my unit at electroworld) would htis be a good idea?

If i buy Applecare, this would extend my warranty to 2 years? or my original 1 year warrant + 1 more year?

gulo ba?

OT: congrants to maverick for your 1000th post, mine is less than 10 hehehe

[Maverick]

thanks p3rsmag...

oops... my mistake total of only 2 years after all

i don't think apple would replace your battery if it's still working ok after a year (of course depending on use).

[Edited on 4-12-2005 by Maverick]

[ibook300bb]

iPod's AppleCare is only additional 1-yr ( 1 yr standard + 1 yr AppleCare = 2 yr warranty)

[hubes]

Originally posted by p3rsmag
Is it ok if i wait 11 months (just bought my 1st gen Mini last week) then have my unit/battery replaced by Apple? SInce i have 1 year warranty (bought my unit at electroworld) would htis be a good idea?

This is quoted from http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html:
Your one year warranty includes replacement coverage for a defective battery. You can extend your warranty to two years with AppleCare. During the second year, Apple will replace the battery if it drops below 50% of its original capacity. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery replacement for $99. Apple disposes your battery in an environmentally-friendly manner.

[p3rsmag]

ahh ok...
i use a mini (1st gen), so that would mean if it plays less than 4 hours straight (ouch) i could have it replaced na.


hmm.. how does one go about abusing the batt before the 12th month?:drunk: