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?

 

http://shop.ipodworld.co.uk/iPodWorl...ory/iPod_iPod/

Did i myself and its better than the original batttery.

 

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!

 

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.

 

Well, you've convinced me - order going in today.

 

I think I read somewhere that its easier getting it open using a wallpaper scraper.

 

If you don't fancy that you can take it to an Apple store and they will replace the entire iPod for £49.

 

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.

 

Brilliant, thanks for that, that video really shows how easy it is to replace the battery...page bookmarked

 

30 quid including postage. Couldn't ask for better than that! Cheers guys!