15GB G3 iPod Battery problem
10 February 2006, 07:00 AM
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15GB G3 iPod Battery problem
Gotta say I still love my iPod even though at 2.5 years old it's getting on a bit (in IT years 
). Recently I've noticed that when I charge it, the battery runs down in next to no time at all -- in fact, the battery indicator even after a full charge shows that it's next to dead. What's to do? Can I leave it in to where I bought it for a replacement battery or is it time to bin it and buy a new one (ouch! expensive option)? Anyone know how much a replacement battery costs?
). Recently I've noticed that when I charge it, the battery runs down in next to no time at all -- in fact, the battery indicator even after a full charge shows that it's next to dead. What's to do? Can I leave it in to where I bought it for a replacement battery or is it time to bin it and buy a new one (ouch! expensive option)? Anyone know how much a replacement battery costs?
10 February 2006, 07:24 AM
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http://shop.ipodworld.co.uk/iPodWorl...ory/iPod_iPod/
Did i myself and its better than the original batttery.
Did i myself and its better than the original batttery.
10 February 2006, 07:44 AM
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Thanks for that Scooby-Doo. Was it an easy job to replace it? I looked at the destructions and it seems like a fiddly job...but for less than 20 quid I'm tempted to go for it!
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Fairly easy once the case is open. The plastic screwdrivers are pretty crap and you will never open it with them alone. Best way is to use a stanley knife in the correct place to open it enough to get the plastic driver in. I was not worried about a few scratches as its already covered in them. The battery is far superior to the original.
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10 February 2006, 03:14 PM
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Had the same issue on my 4th Gen iPod. Got a new, high capacity battery from here and fitted it myself. Was a newertechnology battery, came with tools to open the ipod up and full instructions. The link supplied also has a video showing you how to replace it and it's very easy.
10 February 2006, 03:38 PM
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Brilliant, thanks for that, that video really shows how easy it is to replace the battery...page bookmarked
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