| If you are in the market for a new Apple iPod, you | | | | not having the battery rundown. |
| may be enthusiastic at the idea of putting it to use | | | | In the Event Your Battery Does Run Dead |
| immediately. However make certain that you are | | | | When the first Apple iPods were introduced, the option |
| aware of how to keep your new iPod running and | | | | of having replacement batteries was not offered. In |
| looking great for years to come. Specifically because | | | | place of that, Apple's expectations for consumers |
| a brand-new Apple iPod is going to cost you more | | | | were that by the time they needed to replace a |
| than just a few dollars, you want to make certain that | | | | battery, you, as a user, would buy a refurbished Apple |
| your doing everything possible to take proper care of | | | | iPod at a significant price. |
| it, so you do not end up throwing your hard earned | | | | After some very highly publicized complaints from |
| money at a newer one sooner than you wish to. | | | | consumers in regards to battery problems, including a |
| Here are a few pointers to keep you or recover from | | | | class-action lawsuit, Apple designed and developed a |
| possibly one or more of these likely problems in an | | | | battery replacement program which costs much less |
| Apple iPod; one main problem being that of a dead | | | | than the original cost of repair an Apple iPod that had |
| battery. If you wish to maintain your Apple iPod without | | | | a dead battery. |
| being chained to a plug, you need to keep your battery | | | | If your looking to try the do-it-yourself route you should |
| in good running condition. While Apple works hard to | | | | have a battery that will have a longer life on each |
| build a product with a battery life that is long-lasting, the | | | | charge. There are third-party manufacturers that do |
| fact is that now and then batteries do wear out | | | | offer replacement kits that have batteries that very |
| unfortunately. | | | | often exceed the power of the batteries that the |
| While this is definitely something that is not desired, it | | | | Apple iPod comes supplied with. |
| does happen occasionally, and you should be mindful | | | | It is important to keep in mind, though, of some |
| of what steps to take if it does happen, as well as | | | | difficulties that some models have: IPod Nanos have |
| what are the best ways to minimize the risk that your | | | | batteries that are soldered onto the main board, and |
| battery will wear out anytime soon. | | | | the latest iPods have batteries that are glued to the |
| One good rule of thumb is to have your Apple iPod | | | | back plate. Even if you happen to not own one of |
| kept away from temperature extremes. Even if you | | | | these two models, be cautious when you handle the |
| plan to be in a bank or grocery store for just a few | | | | battery yourself. When in doubt, your battery |
| minutes, do not fall for the temptation of leaving your | | | | replacement should be done by Apple Computer. |
| iPod inside of your car, since extremely cold or | | | | However, if you follow some of the tips listed above |
| extremely warm temperatures has the capability of | | | | and use some care, the battery in your Apple iPod will |
| damaging your battery. When your Apple iPod is not in | | | | have a very long life. |
| use, make certain to keep it in sleep mode so you are | | | | |