How to Replace an iPod Battery
From Cult of Mac:
A lot of people, like me, had the misfortune of buying a 3G iPod, loving it, and absolutely hating its terrible battery life. Apple eventually provided a product recall following a class-action suit, but the replacements weren’t that much better. At this point, my factory installed battery literally averaged just 45 minutes of life each charge. Less if I tried to skip a song or change playlists.
To really get this lovely vintage gear in top shape, an upgrade with longer life is called for. Lots of companies are now offering service to install new batteries, but that’s for wimps!
Ready to take on the challenge, I ordered a DIY kit for iPod battery replacement last week, and tonight I got the process down. It’s easy, and it’s fun. So click through for a complete step-by-step photo guide to installing a third-party battery.
1. Essential Tools
Lots of kits exist for installing new iPod batteries. I went with the 1100 mAh kit from iPodjuice.com, buying into the idea that a large number of milliAmp hours would make my life better. It’s really cheap — less than $40, and it comes with a colorful — and comical — iPod-opening tool. The battery by itself is $5 cheaper, but it doesn’t matter one way or the other.2. ….
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